Lydia is from Russia and she is not afraid of being stereotyped as a "mysterious Russian soul" or a symbol of "eternal femininity". Lydia's home town is located right on the border between Europe and Asia and that invisible line between two worlds became her identity. Two traditions have fueled her creativity with the best spiritual illuminations of both the West and the East.

Her songs and short stories represent the right balance between intellect and sacrifice, creativity and deep meditation, search for truth and compassion, complexity and simplicity.

She is a published author, with works including "Bringing Hidden Things To Light", Abingdon Press, 1996. She has contributed to the Kansas City Star, Response Magazine, and The Kansan.

Lydia has studied voice with Dr. Charles Beard of University of Missouri, Kansas City, accordion with Betty Jo Simon, championship winning accordionist, and percussion with Doug Auwarter. She has also studied jazz vocal stylings with Everette DeVan and jazz piano with Rich Hill. She has performed with John Anthony of the NY Metropolitan Opera and Will Wiggins of the San Francisco Opera.

Lydia's voice is warm and sultry. Some have commented that her voice has "healing qualities"...and they listen to her CD's over and over again. Lydia takes a risk to open up her soul right in front of the audience to help people to get a fresh look on life. Her irony, edginess and sometimes gentle sarcasm disarm even the most hard-shelled listeners. Lydia helps people to look at themselves through lens of truth.