Anna Barsukova (filmmaker)
Anna Vitalyevna Barsukova (; born 7 October 1981) "(maiden name — Sidorenko)" is a Russian film director, screenwriter, camerawoman and musician. She is a member of the Russian Union of Cinematographers (since 2019), the International Society for , and the Guild of Documentary Films and Television. She authored and directed documentaries You Are Not Alone! (), and Voice for the Voiceless () about the social stereotypes and discrimination against PLHIV(music composer: ) Biography. Born on 7 October 1981 in the city of Nikopol, Dnepropetrovsk region, Ukrainian SSR, Anna Barsukova was active in sports and music since early childhood. She competed for prizes in  rhythmic gymnastics contests and won first prizes in regional violin competitions. In 2006, after completing her studies at the Academy of Music as a violinist and symphony orchestra conductor, Anna earned a higher education degree in music from the Rostov State Rachmaninoff Conservatory in Russia. As a musician she collaborated with many accomplished composers and musicians of our times including Yuri Bashmet, Sergey Yakovenko, Gyuli Kambarova, Oleg Bezuglov and Giya Kancheli. In 2016, Anna received a secondary education and became a film director. She graduated with honors. Awards. "'* 2019 "Voice for the Voiceless" (selectively)