About Denya

Hello! My name is Denya. I moved from Russia to Singapore seven years ago and live here with my family.

I’m a multidisciplinary designer working across interface design and other digital projects. In this blog, I write about the small mysteries of everyday life in Singapore — local food, neighbourhoods, traditions, homes, family life and the occasional culture shock. These are personal stories about the things that surprise me, make me laugh or help me understand the city a little better.

How we arrived with six suitcases

A week-long visit, an offer to move and a family willing to give it a try.

Why Banana Lemon?

Alexander Vertinsky, “Magnolia” and the song that gave this journal its name.

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