Author Elena Gomez

Born on September 8, 1990 in St. Petersburg. Education: St. Petersburg State University, Faculty of Journalism, specializing in international media. She received a diploma with honors. During her studies she actively participated in student exchanges and interned in London, where she became interested in the topic of cultural differences and women's self-actualization in different countries.

Work experience:
2012-2015: lifestyle editor at Marie Claire Russia - wrote about fashion, mental health and women's independence.
2016-2019: freelancer in the Gulf countries. Elena has worked on materials for international publications, studied the role of women in the modern culture of the UAE and wrote a column about the life of Russian-speaking expats.

Since 2020 she is a regular author and columnist of LadyEscorts blog, where she covers the topics of women's choice, work and freedom in the Middle East. Elena is one of the few journalists who can talk about difficult topics calmly, without judgment and with a deep understanding of the context. She writes with honesty, empathy and a keen interest in real stories. She writes about the choice of women in the escort industry, what's behind beautiful Instagram photos, and the rules of the game that are important to know in Dubai. Readers appreciate Elena for her sincere tone, strong analytics and ability to speak on controversial topics with respect for the individual. Her articles are more than reportage: they are an invitation to think, understand and draw your own conclusions.