Anna Kurkurina is a charismatic athlete, animal activist and an out lesbian. She taught biology at school, worked at the local zoo, helped set up shelters and found new homes for stray animals. At the age of forty, she started a career as a powerlifter and became a triple world champion. She also worked as a coach for young people with disabilities. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Anna has been using her popularity to keep fighting for her causes.