Masha Babko is the most notorious former model associated with the Siberian Mouse studio. Her story is a tragic case of victimization, beginning in early childhood.
Following the exposure of the studio, Masha Babko became a figure of both sympathy and infamy. She and another survivor, Irina Nikolaizen, were interviewed on Russian television about their experiences. 1 st studio siberian mouse masha babko
| Milestone | Date | Description | |----------|------|-------------| | | Jan 2022 | While touring regional festivals, Masha identified a glaring lack of professional recording spaces outside Moscow and St. Petersburg. | | Funding | Mar 2022 – Sep 2022 | Secured a mixed‑source budget: 45 % personal savings, 30 % regional arts grant from the Siberian Cultural Ministry, 25 % private sponsorship (local tech start‑ups). | | Location acquisition | Oct 2022 | Lease of a 300 m² former textile warehouse in the Zayeltsovsky district, chosen for its solid brick walls (excellent acoustics) and proximity to public transport. | | Renovation & build‑out | Dec 2022 – Mar 2023 | Installation of acoustic treatment, a 48‑channel Solid State Logic mixing console, two isolated vocal booths, a live‑room for small ensembles, and a multi‑purpose digital media lab. | | Grand opening | 15 May 2023 (Masha’s 31st birthday) | Live showcase featuring a collaborative EP titled “Taiga Echoes” recorded entirely within the studio. | Masha Babko is the most notorious former model