Melena Tara was born on August 26, 1990, in Moscow, Russia. She began working in the entertainment industry around 2010 and has spent more than a decade building her career as a model and online creator. She has also been associated with Playboy and has appeared in a number of international modeling publications and productions. Melena has brown hair, brown eyes, and is 1.72 meters tall. She is also known by the name Maria Ryabushkina. On Instagram, she uses the verified account @melenamariarya_ and has over 270K followers. Her profile currently lists Berlin as her location.
Melena began her career through webcam modeling before moving further into professional photography and adult modeling. Over the years, she has worked with studios and platforms including MetArt, Playboy Plus, 21 Naturals, 21 Sextury, Hegre Art, MPL Studios, Ultra Films, SexArt, Watch4Beauty, and VirtuaGirl. Her portfolio includes a large number of photosets and video productions, with much of her work centered on solo and artistic modeling. She has also appeared in international publications, including a Maxim Czech edition cover in 2015 and a Penthouse feature that same year.
Her career has extended across both studio photography and online entertainment, allowing her to maintain a presence with audiences in different markets. She has used several professional names during her career, including Melena Tara and Maria Ryabushkina, and has also maintained her own online brand. Her work with established photography studios, combined with years of webcam and digital content experience, has made modeling the central focus of her professional career.
Away from her professional work, Melena has expressed an interest in music, travel, the sea, and spending time with friends. She has also developed an interest in fashion, photography, and creative online content. Her Instagram account gives followers a glimpse into her life outside professional modeling, with posts connected to travel, personal style, and her work as an artist. She continues to maintain an active presence online while living in Europe.