Born in the Ukranian town of Konotop, Russ began painting seriously during Russia's Perestroika period, keying to subconscious elements while studing objective technique through private lessons from Moscow artists and while also working as a free lance journalist. Since 1992, her solo exhibitions include those at Tri Doma Gallery, Auto Art Gallery, Suz Tvortchestvo Gallery and the Bulgarian Culture Center in Moscow, Russia as well as Art Center of Freeport, Grand Bahama and Letizia Gallery of New York City. She now resides in the Bahamas.
"I think that the best of everything is created when the mind is in a state of absolute liberation, when there are no chaning limits to destroy movement of thought. Skill is able to enter upon this situation to pledge success and, then, one is able to do anything that before seemed impossible. It touches a sphere of activity such as art, science, etc. It is only necessary to fine the key to yourself and thereafter, everything depends on one's capability for work..."