The project presents you with the original diary entries, documents and sketches of Valery Chernetsov, a famous anthropologist and an expert on finno-ugric ethnic group, in a form of an interactive map. It includes information about his expeditions, which is divided into 5 sections: a map of his routes, a description of routes, archaeological sites, documents and a biography section. Valery Chernetsov made 9 expeditions to the rivers in the Mansi region: Severnaya Sosva, Lozva, Konda, Yukonda (tributary of the river Konda), Tap (tributary of the river Tobol), Tagil. He also made an expedition to the Nenets region in the northern part of the Yamal Peninsula.
The visuals of the interactive map are based on the sketches of the anthropologist. Having completed the virtual expedition together with the scientist, you can study the materials on different aspects of traditional Ob-Ugrian life: material culture, traditional crafts, ceremonial and spiritual practice, their values and social organization.
Elena is a glass artist - instead of paints, she uses stained glass, instead of a brush – a glass cutter and a grinding machine. Elena makes her masterpieces from different types of glass, each with the different transition temperature. In her craft, she utilizes various techniques, including glass fusing, glass engraving, jewelry manufacturing. Earrings, brooches, pendants, rings are available for purchase.
Elena offers a selection of different kinds of fashion accessories: consumer-oriented jewelry, collectible brooches, semi-precious dichroic glasses for connoisseurs of minimalism. Elena has built a community around her workshop - a creative space for children and adults can make their own glass pieces, under the guidance of a mentor.
Just.Ayaal is the cosplay alias of Ayaal Fedorov. Ayaal makes outfits, figures and dolls based on well-known cartoons and movies. Some of the major works include Bumblebee from Transformers, Thanos of the Marvel Universe, and Smaug the dragon from The Hobbit, a replica of a doll from the Squid Game TV series, Nexu and Wampa creatures from the Star Wars sagas.
Ayaal, together with a team of enthusiasts, recreated the whole Razor Crest ship from the The Mandalorian TV series. It was later installed in Urdel Park in Yakutsk. The ship is 14 meters long, 10 meters wide and 4 meters high. The cockpit is equipped with illuminated engines and control panels. It took about 50 sheets of fiberboard to assemble the ship. In April 2023, Ayaal's works were presented at an exhibition at VDNKh in Moscow.
Jute products are becoming increasingly popular among both craftsmen and souvenirs lovers. This material is made of natural fibers and does not cause allergies. And you can also paint it.
Galina crochets and makes accessories and home decor items from natural jute fiber, cotton and polyester cords. Handbags, seashells, panels, napkins are among the accessories available for purchase. Jute decor items attract attention with their practicality, uniqueness and durability.
KAK SOLNTSE presents a captivating ensemble of candles crafted by contemporary artists. Just like their own artwork, they meticulously design the candles from the overall concept to complete realization. With precision, these artisans curate the color palettes of ceramic candle holders and organic waxes, collaborate alongside perfumers to compose exclusive aromatic blends, and fashion packaging designs that embody distinctive artistic expressions.
Each of their collections emerges in limited editions, with no replication. This uniqueness makes each candle a collectible object, appealing to interior design enthusiasts and art collectors due to the involvement of prominent artists in creating these items. KAK SOLNTSE cares about the environment and its customers, avoiding the use of plastic in their packaging. What's more, their ingenious refillable system ensures that a single candle holder can be used indefinitely.
KENDZHALI design studio manufactures designer's clothes that emphasize femininity and sensuality. Natural fabrics are used in the manufacturing process. In 2022, the collection of the brand "I am a Woman" was presented at the Ulyanovsk Fashion Week 2022.
Everything that appears on sale - the designer tests it first. She enjoys working with velvet most. The designer's personal feelings and life events are expressed in clothing collections. That is why them give that unique energy. KENDZHALI aims for the clothes that would not restrict movement, but at the same time will look sexy and feminine.
KICHKA is a clothing brand founded by designer Nadya Andrianova in 2019. Folk costumes, typical of the Nizhny Novgorod region, make up the DNA of the brand. Each collection reinvents individual elements, such as rubakhas - traditional Russian shirts, or the sarafan dresses. The brand offers three major clothing lines. OKO is the basic line that explores and reinterprets traditional folk cut. Clothes are either available in different sizes or in single pieces. ZERO is a difusion line of basic unisex cloting inspired by the ties between local traditions and other cultures. OKROMYA is a line of one-off upcycled items, distinguished by a traditional cut, natural materials, clear silhouettes.
In addition to the Russian name, the brand also names its models in a very Russian way - Kaftan tops, Telogreika jackets, Fekla blouses, Portki pants. The mission of the KÍCHKA brand is to allow people to wear modern designer clothes that would combine folk motifs and contemporary style.
KIRA WINTER opens a portal to the magical world governed by imagination. Kira's lyrics and music conjure up unlikely, mythological figures. The melody carries us away some place distant, to the world of fairy tales.
In 2020, KIRA WINTER released the first studio recording, an adaptation of the song of the legendary folk band Wardruna. She also released an album "Na Zare" ("At Dawn"), that has a total of 7 songs. In 2021, she composed the soundtrack to "The Martian", the first play of the "ABSURDUS" theatre. It was made using only the computer software.
