Gessen’s mother was a literary critic and his father is a computer scientist now specializing in forensics. His siblings are Masha Gessen, Daniel Gessen and Philip Gessen.

What religion is Masha?

Muslim According to the Associated Press, Masha, who is dressed in a folk costume with a headscarf, became a household name in many Muslim nations including Indonesia.

What does Masha mean in Russian?

In Russian, Masha () is a diminutive of Maria. It has been used as a nickname or as a pet name for women named Maria or Marie. An alternative spelling in the Latin alphabet is Macha.

What is Masha’s real name?

Barbara Sarantseva Barbara Sarantseva (after 53 ep.) Masha (rus. ) is the main character of the Masha and the Bear series. She is a Slavic Russian girl who lives in Tyumen and is six years old.

What does Masha mean in Hebrew?

Meaning: Rising Water. Masha is the female version of Moshe. Gender: Female.