On the occasion of the Ukrainian singer&rsquo;s birthday on October 18, we talked with her about femininity and the strength of a modern woman.

What does it mean to you to be feminine?
Being feminine for me definitely does not mean being defenseless. Femininity is about tenderness and love, compassion and care, respect for yourself and others. However, this does not exclude such qualities as self-confidence, strength of mind, independence and rationality, which are stereotypically associated with men. A real woman wisely combines all these manifestations, mainly acting in all situations from a position of love - for herself, children, loved ones, her business.
How important is it for a woman to be financially independent?
I believe that it is extremely important for any woman to realize herself, to do what she loves, no matter what she likes. If this passion comes from the heart, it is the main secret of success in any field. When everything works out, financial security will come.
Why does a woman need a man?
We need love. In my opinion, it is extremely wrong to consider the relationship between a man and a woman from the position of &ldquo;need&rdquo;. It&rsquo;s another thing when you &ldquo;want&rdquo; to be together, you lie down and fall asleep with your loved one, and you feel comfortable and good next to the one you love.

Is higher education mandatory for women?
Education gives a certain level of thinking at which freedom becomes mandatory for a person. Freedom of choice, freedom of thought, inner freedom. I think every woman has the right to decide for herself what is important and necessary for her. But one thing is mandatory for every woman - to be happy.
Who is more difficult to work with &ndash; women or men?
In my work, I do not divide people by gender; the main criteria for me when choosing partners and team members are professionalism and moral rectitude.
What style of clothing do you prefer outside of the stage and work events?
In my free time, I prefer casual clothes, sneakers &ndash; comfortable and high-quality clothes. I trend to support Ukrainian designers, and I&rsquo;m getting to know Latvian brands. And, of course, I really like the way Riga women dress - they have an innate sense of style and appropriateness.

Is makeup the first thing a woman should do in the morning, or are there more important things to do?
Definitely! Smile at yourself in the mirror, do exercises, drink a cup of aromatic Americano, wish good morning in an SMS to a dear person... there are many options. Personally, the first thing I do is kissing and hugging my children. Makeup is a part of the image and depends on the need. On a daily basis, I feel quite confident without it.
What is your main recipe: how to be strong and at the same time remain feminine?
It is very important to understand that no one owes you anything. I always believed in myself and, no matter what, followed my dreams. Without ceasing to love and help those who need it.

Svetlana Loboda: «It is very important to understand that no one owes you anything»

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