Alexey Kitov is a versatile photographer: wedding, advertising, studio, family, reporting - he is successful in every genre of photography. He did some international projects in such countries as Spain, Italy, Greece, Georgia, Turkey.
Alexey's works won the “Ilyich Lamp” contest in the “Best Advertising Photography” nomination. Alexey Kitov entered the top 100 wedding photographers of Russia, according to mywed.com. He also ranks the first on the list of wedding photographers in Ulyanovsk, according to gorko.ru. Alexey's works are listed among the best photographs of the "35AWARDS" contest.
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Alexey is a real travel addict. He is obsessed with travelling to the most beautiful places in the world to photograph them. He shoots landscape, travel and reportage photography. He also shoots adventure photography, capturing his experience during traveling. But his favorite genre is landscape photography, because it lets him capture any given moment in time and place on film. Alexey is a prize-winner of the National Geographic Russia contests. He is among the top 35 photographers in the "Landscape - Night" nominations and among the top 300 photographers of Russia according to the 6th 35AWARDS contest. His photos have been published by the BBC News Russian, UK Daily Mail, various Russian media outlets and books, including travel guides and calendars.
Yuri mostly shoots narrative, portrait and editorial photography. He also does advertising and product photography, photojournalism, individual photo shoots and event photography. He takes inspiration from paintings of different historical periods. He also borrows quite a lot of concepts from movies and TV series. Yuri is not a fan of static shots - he prefers the dynamics in his photographs.
Besides shooting portraits of beautiful women and doing photojournalism, he also practices street photography. In July 2022, his "Notes of a Madman" work entered the top 23 best photos in the "Emotional Portrait" selection of the "35AWARDS" Contest. Yuri is also among the top 100 photographers in the world according to the "35AWARDS" Annual Photography Contest.
Creative workshops, educational lectures, different types of activities, just meeting with friends and having a good time – all this happens at the Picnic. The PicnicXM project is carried out by ordinary people who love their hometown. They also receive the support of the social investment "Hometowns" program by the corporate foundation Gazprom Neft and the Administration of Khanty-Mansiysk. The festival is held annually in July.
Alleys of craftsmen, lecture halls, children's playgrounds and sports grounds where Russian flatball, fencing and nail standing tournaments take place. Here you can draw a "Map of a Happy Life", make lemonade or grow microgreens, look at the sun in a telescope, learn a new creative hobby or take part in a sports competition. Adults and children of all ages will find activities perfect for them.
A personalized perspective on contemporary art by the creator of the gallery, Dmitry Vashesnikov. Dmitry is the founder and art director of the conceptual haircut school DEMETRIUS and the training center "Dengi v Industrii Krasoty" ("Money in the Beauty Industry").
The gallery serves as a loft-style art space, encompassing 120 square meters of art installations, lectures, workshops, and encounters with creative and media personalities. The gallery presents works by talented Russian artists.
Pirog is a podcast that explores the cultural code and creativity of Nizhny Novgorod. The hosts regularly invite media personalities and experts from a variety of spheres. Sitting around the table, guests share their achievements in the industry, discuss the latest news and life in the city. The question: "Why do you love Nizhny Novgorod?" is a nice finishing touch. You can listen to the podcast on YouTube.
What makes the podcast unique is that a bunch of young people discuss the many aspects of business with a wide variety of professionals on an equal footing. Vladimir Lutayenko, founder of "Nu, Pognali" podcast, was their first guest. Pirog reminds us that it's the people who make the city. Together with the hosts, the listener explores Nizhny Novgorod, gets tips on where to have a good time in the city and which local celebrity to subscribe to.
Polygonium Games is a game developer specializing in hyper casual games. er the course of two years, they have created prototypes for approximately 30 games and continue to release new games regularly. Currently, hyper casual games are one of the fastest-growing segments in the game development industry. They are fast-paced, engaging mobile games that are incredibly simple and easy to understand. At Poligonium Games, there are 4 programmers, 2 3D modelers, and a game designer.
Among the team's notable successes are Voxel Crusher 3D, a popular tractor simulator game where players demolish old houses, and Spider Web, a unique spider life simulator where players create webs and catch beetles. The latter has gained traction through organic installations, with over 14,000 players currently enjoying the game.
Ulyanovsk is always colorful, bright and beautiful on postcards made by Julia. Light watercolors, cozy colors and recognizable locations are among the main distinctive features of these postcards. The houses with the unique atmosphere, which lies in details: shabby walls, plat bands, old boards, rooftops with antennas and wires, shades and tints, brickwork or plaster - is the main subject of her works.
Julia preserves the buildings, and with them the history of her hometown. She attracts attention of the youth to the problem of preserving the historical architectural heritage in the region. The artist's postcards are filled with love for her hometown and its identity.
