Editing Natasha Durov (section)

== Family and Background ==
Natasha was born in North-Eastern Russia about 50 miles north of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Her family preferred to live away from others as a personal choice. Her father and mother lived a simple life. Although her parents lived this alternative lifestyle, they still used 24th century technology such as replicators, shuttle technology for travel, and computer based systems in their house.

Natasha had 2 older brothers and 1 younger sister. She was only 3 years apart from her oldest brother and only 1 year apart from her sister. Together the Durov’s kept to themselves in a small village. The climate where she lived was normally dark and cold. People didn’t get out much and there wasn’t much to do. 

When Natasha began her teenage years and watched her older brothers do nothing with their lives, she began to wonder what else was out there. She wanted to know what was the purpose of life. She began to explore life away from her village using the single computer in her house. She discovered a whole new way of living and immediately became intrigued. 

Her parents took her fascination with leaving with little concern, but that changed once Natasha turned 17. Natasha and her girlfriend decided that they both wanted to leave Russia and find a new life in the United States. Her parents never believing that this day would come were shocked and angry at her. 

Against her parent’s wishes Natasha packed what she owned and found the cheapest ride to California. Natasha’s girlfriend went straight to work as a chef in a local restaurant, and was able to provide for the both of them. Natasha on the other hand found odd jobs when she could, but she didn’t work much.

Instead Natasha took in the culture around her. She took a specific interest in the arts such as painting and photography. Somehow through their travels in this new world they stumbled upon San Francisco. 

The second Natasha saw the great architecture at Starfleet Academy and Starfleet Command she immediately became interested in Starfleet. Overnight she felt like she had a special connection with it. The deeper she dug into their beginnings and purpose her excitement grew. Not too long after, the time came for her to take the first and biggest step in her life. She enlisted into Starfleet on a whelm, not knowing what would become of her, but trusting in fate.