Elena Satine was born in Tbilisi, Georgia (former USSR), and raised on the Black Sea coast of the "Russian Riviera" (Sochi). She began her professional career at the tender age of 6 when she appeared on the popular children's variety show "Utrennaya Zvezda" ("Morning Star"). At age 9, already a winner of numerous international awards, Elena became the youngest performer to headline at "Kinotavr"-International Film Festival. On a spontaneous trip to New York City, the young actress attended an open call for at the Professional Performing Arts School, and got accepted on the spot. After graduating with honors, Elena continued her dramatic studies at the legendary Moscow Art Theater School, founded by Konstantin Stanislavski.
