Galiya Karjakina – The Lady in Chess


Dear Ladies,

We have arrived to the newest part of our series, and the lady is Galiya Karjakina from Moscow. Galiya is the wife of the world famous chess player Sergey Karjakin, managing his appearances and tournaments while being a perfect wife and insists on that once in a life everyone must visit her city. When I first texted Galiya she responded really quickly and nicely to all my questions, and if everything goes well, I might be able to meet her in Moscow soon!

So, here are the questions…



How is your average day? What do you do?
I work in the chess organization, which organizes chess events. And I'm a wife of international chess grand master Sergey Karjakin.

How do you decide what to wear for an occasion? Do you prefer sporty or girly clothes?
It depends on the mood and the priority of the event. In the gym enough to wear simple clothes for sport, but, for example, the opening ceremony of a prestigious chess tournament, of course, I have to wear a beautiful fashion dress. But I am feeling myself equally comfort and chic dress and sportswear.


Do you like shopping? In your opinion for what girls should pay attention for?
Oh, I love shopping very much! Once, I spent almost a week in the shops of London! Although, London is not the most popular city for shopping. In my dress it's difficult to identify something. The main thing in dress selection is choice right size! For example, in shopping malls in Beijing, it was hard to pick up something for myself, because the Chinese have a slightly different body type and other dress size.

Do you have a favorite style icon?
I do not follow fashion shows, what would select someone special.

Do you have any special issue that you stand up for?
I'm trying to make chess and everything connected with them more interesting for people. I run my blog, as a wife of famous chess player, I write it about events I attend, or that could be interesting for this kind of sports spectators. I believe that social networking is very helpful in this.


What do you think what is important a girl to know (like cooking, housekeeping)? What is your favorite meal?
The modern girl should be able to all! And watch out for the house and take business solutions! Everybody makes their own choice. Now, in our society is very fashionable to be a woman who manages everything. If we talk about me, I love to learn something new, I like different experiments very much! Of course, when we are at home I like to cook a delicious dinner for our family, but I think that men prepare delicious better than women, because most chefs are men. 

Do you like living in Moscow? Which are the must-see things there?
I love Moscow!  I think that Moscow is one of the cities in which everyone should visit! Moscow has a rich and interesting history. Everyone knows attractions such as the Red Square, the Bolshoi Theatre! Moscow is very beautiful in the winter, during the Christmas holidays! In the summer, it is also very beautiful! Moscow is in flower gardens! If you have the opportunity, you have to go to Moscow!

If you would have three wishes to be come true, what would they be?
Only 3 wishes!?:) I have a good imagination and I always doing something, it is difficult to put my desires just in 3 offers;) Of course, I want peace in the world, and I want that children were not ill, and all adults have the opportunity to realize their talent.
Thanks!


Overall, I think we met a really special, always-happy and unique girl, who knows how things are happening in the world. If you would like to follow Galiya, here is her Facebook, Instagram /all pictures in this post are from there, so click on follow ;) / and Twitter.

Have a wonderful day my Ladies!