: Born in 1979 in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), she moved to Moscow in 2003, which provided the firsthand experience for her city-comparison books.

Lukas gained significant recognition for her humorous and insightful look at the cultural rivalry between Russia’s two major cities. Her writing style is characterized by a balance of joy, light melancholy, and reflections on life values.

: She was shortlisted for the Zavetnaya Mechta (Cherished Dream) prize in 2007 for her book Cinderellas on the Edge .