Personal Life
Pogonina is currently studying for an MA in law at the Saratov State Academy of Law. Her hobbies include flamenco, music, photography, travelling, sports, literature and poetry. Her handle on the Internet Chess Club is "Bagira".
On June 5, 2009, she married IT-specialist and debate expert Peter Zhdanov. They have a son named Nikolai (born November 18, 2009).
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