While revisiting an old family photo album, founder Sofonie Dala discovered a forgotten picture from a wax figure exhibition in Russia in 2007–2008—standing beside a young Vladimir Putin figure years before her 2025 visit to Madame Tussauds London
How Sofonie Dala's visit to Madame Tussauds London brought back a remarkable memory from her school days in Russia.
Greetings, everyone!
Recently, our founder, Sofonie Dala, shared some impressive photos and videos from Madame Tussauds London, where she was photographed alongside famous figures and members of the British Royal Family during her 2025 visit.
While looking through an old family photo album, she rediscovered a fascinating childhood memory that she had completely forgotten.
Interesting fact about Sofonie's childhood:
Growing up in Russia, Sofonie attended school in Magnitogorsk. Around 2007–2008, her teacher, Marina Velovna, organized a class outing to a Выставка восковых фигур (Wax Figure Exhibition).
During that visit, young Sofonie posed for a memorable photograph with a wax figure of Vladimir Putin.
Nearly two decades later, she found herself visiting Madame Tussauds London, creating new memories among world-famous personalities and historical figures. Discovering the old photograph was a reminder of how childhood experiences can unexpectedly connect with moments later in life.
From a school excursion in Russia to visiting one of the world's most famous wax museums in London, the journey makes for a remarkable story hidden within a family photo album.
Do you have a childhood photograph that later gained a special meaning? We'd love to hear your story.
