Anya hails from the remote island of Sakhalin, Russia, where she was raised in the quiet home by her single mother. Her father is believed to be from Moscow. Her mother is a gifted indigenous artist who dedicates her life to preserving their cultural heritage through intricate embroidery, a tradition Anya once helped craft. Today, she works at the local Cultural Centre and has a fondness for traditional drumming, she loves getting lost to the ancient rhythms through dance. She is deeply invested in her community, unaware of the winds of change that will soon be knocking at her door.