The film is based on the novel by Timofey Smetanin, a Yakut war veteran writer. The story takes place in the fall of 1943, the young hunter Yegor Chaerin becomes a sniper, enters the fray with the German invaders and changes the balance of power on the front lines. In writing the script, the main characters and events of the story were taken and placed in the new story. A character was added, the German sniper Schultz, who became the main antagonist of Chaerin.
The film was produced by Nyurgun Ivanov and directed by Dmitry Koltsov. The war atmosphere of 1943 was recreated on eight acres at the dacha of the art director. The shooting process was divided into three stages: the nature (forests, fields, river), the interior (headquarters, dugouts) and the trenches as a separate location. Also, additional shooting was organized for battle scenes with the participation of EMERCOM personnel. It premiered in Russia on March 11, 2021.
"Pugashki" is a delightful children's animated series based on the "Incredible Adventures of Pugashki" book series, conceived by Anton Kalinkin. Premiering in 2021, the show aims to develop self-awareness among children aged 3 to 6, presenting exercises in a playful and relaxed manner to help them conquer fear on their journey to success.
The series focuses on enhancing cognitive skills in preschoolers and is available in three languages – Russian, English, and Chinese. It follows the adventures of four small heroes, the Pugashki, who are descendants of enchanting fairy-tale creatures. These magical wizard friends protect their beloved forest and assist its inhabitants in overcoming their fears.
PureSense is a Russian fragrance brand manufactured by visually impaired artisans under the guidance of its founder, Ekaterina Zinchenko. Founded in 2020, the project brought together its team via social media and subsequently provided 9 months of perfume art training to each member. Through their uniquely crafted scents, every participant shared their personal stories of sensations and aromas, offering a chance to perceive the world in a slightly different way.
The brand's core concept revolves around "Aromas of States," built on the influence of scents on our neurophysiology. Presently, there are three distinct aromas – one for each perfumer on the team: Tranquility, Freedom, and Inspiration – addressing essential aspects often sought in the 21st century. PureSense marks the first and only public endeavor that integrates visually impaired individuals into the world of perfume art. This initiative stands as a distinctive socio-creative project, introducing a fresh perspective to the world of fragrances.
The center of musical and cultural life of the city, Pushkin State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre was founded in 1935. In 2022 a new team headed by art director Alexey Trifonov took over the theater. In record time a new orchestra, La Voce Strumentale, was formed, and the opera and ballet troupes were replaced. Over the past year the theater has hosted three opera premieres - Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice, Tchaikovsky's The Queen of Spades, Bizet's Carmen, and the world premiere of the ballet Terezin - Quartet to the music by prisoners of the Nazi concentration camps.
The orchestra and soloists have performed to great acclaim in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Samara, Tolyatti, Pushkinskiye Gory, Tonjong (South Korea) and the Berlin Philharmonic. The Opera and Ballet Theatre stages performances ranging from chamber music and symphonic programs to experimental opera and ballet productions. It carefully preserves traditions while also embracing new opportunities and technologies. The theater troupe features distinguished talents, honored artists of Russia, laureates of the Golden Mask Award, Tvorcheskaya Udacha (Creative Fortune) and Nizhny Novgorod Pearl awards. In 2022 the theater received a special jury prize of the National Theatre Award, Golden Mask, for "creative courage and team spirit".
This unique performance comprises four monoplays in one, directed by Ruzanna Movsesyan, with its grand premiere at the Vnutri Space on December 27. While remaining faithful to Pushkin's tales, the adaptation brings a fresh perspective to the stage design, presenting each fairy tale as an exhibition hall from various cultures worldwide. The production showcases the talents of four actresses: Tatyana Veselkina, Anna Kovaleva, Tatyana Matyukhova, and Daria Semenova, each delivering their own individual solo performance, enchanting the audience with delightful fairy tales.
The fairy tales are ingeniously presented in diverse genres. "The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish" embraces a Japanese style with elements of kabuki theater. "The Tale of the Dead Princess" is an enchanting journey into the world of fairy tales, with a traditional retro-style of children's theater set in an Egyptian ambiance. "The Tale of the Golden Cockerel" creatively fuses imagery from ancient Rome, blending satire and tragedy. Lastly, "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" brings elements of Ancient Greece with a delightful touch of stand-up comedy. This premiere was held on December 27, 2023.
Qari Qris, which translates from Georgian as "the wind blows," is a jewelry brand founded in 2015. It focuses on crafting jewelry made in Russia using precious metals. The jewelry is made in a large production facility by professional jewelers. In September 2020, the first store was opened in Moscow, which was nominated for the "Interior Plus Design Russian Project" award.
The brand minimizes the use of 3D modeling and modern technologies, choosing to hand-carve jewelry models in jeweler's wax, which are then cast, refined in metal, and sent for production to be replicated. Their design philosophy centers around embracing soft, curved lines, which closely resemble elements found in nature and the human form.
Questbook is a unique literary guide to the Ulyanovsk region. The first timer's guide to visiting the place the right way. It tells you about literary heritage of the region. It's an entertaining read, relevant and comprehensible to young audiences. It also contains several spreads with colorful postcards. One particular spread tells you about myths and legends of Simbirsk (present-day Ulyanovsk).
The authors have not forgotten about the literary symbols of the Ulyanovsk region – the letter "Ё" and "Kolobok" (Russian folklore character - a round ball of dough). The publication also contains information about literary places, libraries and antique bookshops of Ulyanovsk. The information is presented in the format of Interesting facts & figures. This edition helps each tourist read his way through the city and not miss anything important.
RESBYRES by Rezeda Seyukova is a designer clothing brand for modern Muslim women that ships worldwide. A trip to the Fashion Week in Milan was an inspiration for Rezeda Seyukova. The main idea of the "ResByRes" is to make clothes for Muslim women. After the trip to Italy, the stylish and feminine clothing collection "Rastsvetai" ("Blossom") was released. The collection meets Islamic guidelines. Modest and comfortable clothing items suitable both for everyday wear and festive occasions.
The clothing collection celebrates weightlessness, romantic mood of Spring and closeness to nature. . It is vibrant, with floral prints and rich colors. The collection was presented as part of the "Made in the Ulyanovsk region" forum, and also participated at the VI season of the International Fashion Week in Ulyanovsk.
