Oksana Leslie (Kornienko) was born in Uzbekistan (former USSR) to the family of a Russian doctor and an Ukranian musician. Oksana has a master's degree in Russian literature, and resides in US since 1998. She has her own blog and YouTube channel for her Russian readers where they can learn about life in America at www.oksanaleslie.com and Oksana Alabama USA. She is a mother of three boys, a blood donor, and a CEO of a family remodeling business, Leslie Painting and Home renovations.