An albino girl, who was an outcast at a Moscow school, conquered the fashion world (6 photos)

Until recently, a person born with an albino, in addition to their unusual appearance, faced nothing but problems. Today, everything has changed – albinism has become a fashionable modeling trend, and this has, in part, changed the way people perceive such people. The fate of Anastasia Zhidkova, a sought-after model worldwide, illustrates this well.





As a child, Nastya experienced the full extent of the suffering that befalls people with her appearance. No one wanted to be friends with her, and there were always those who wanted to say something offensive or even hit her. To blend in, in high school, Zhidkova began dyeing her hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes, but this escape from herself only brought her suffering.



At that time, the Moscow schoolgirl didn't yet understand that what she considered a flaw would become a gift from God. It wasn't long before Nastya completely overcame her complexes—she is known and loved in many countries, and her photos are published in renowned fashion magazines in Europe, the USA, and Asia.





Nastya is especially welcome in Japan, where she enjoys visiting not only for work but also for leisure. The model has been interested in the culture and history of the Land of the Rising Sun since childhood, and now she has a great opportunity to see it all with her own eyes. Zhidkova loves anime festivals and cosplay, and recently began learning Japanese to get by without a translator.



The popular model maintains an Instagram page with over 100,000 followers. Unfortunately, Nastya also has many haters, whom she regularly has to block. She believes that online, as in real life, rudeness should be stopped immediately.



Zhidkova readily talks about her life with journalists. Naturally, the most frequent question the press asks concerns her albinism and its impact on her life. The model admits that she is forced to use contact lenses and sunscreen because UV radiation can cause burns. Nastya also said that she immediately warns photographers about her photophobia—even studio spotlights can damage her melanin-deficient skin.



Nastya is glad that albinos are no longer outcasts and can realize themselves even in such specific fields as modeling. Her life is a clear example that all people are beautiful, and this beauty just needs to be presented correctly.