The play is timed to coincide with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Russian playwright and writer Alexander Ostrovsky. The premiere took place in December 2022 at the Sakha Academic Theatre named after Platon Oyunsky. The performance is in the Yakut language and is 2 hours and thirty minutes long . The director created a world of insects by placing the characters in an abstract and absurd environment, where the inhabitants of the forest live with false nobility, wear masks and are preoccupied with consumerism.
The production was presented as part of the competitive program of the National Theater Festival SATA-2023, where the play received two nominations: Best Lighting Design (Stas Svistunovich) and Best Music (Bayaru Takshina). In Sergey Potapov's interpretation of the classic work, there is room for songs, dances, complex moral issues, and ethnic references.
Alexey Gurniansky is a graffiti artist. He creates his masterpieces under the alias Lexus One. The artist first started practicing street art in 1996, drawing graffiti on walls, fences, and building facades. These days Alexey draws huge graffiti on the facades of buildings across the country. He also does custom wall painting, airbrushing, stenciling, mural painting and branding of all kinds of surfaces.
The artist runs his own blog, where he shares his creative activities, publishes videos, discusses his works and expresses his opinions on the street art of Nizhny Novgorod and other cities of Russia. He is most known for such works, as Sova graffiti on Vaneeva Street in Nizhny Novgorod, street art decoration of the facade of the library in Stary Oskol (Belgorod region), graffiti portrait of Russian actor Yevgeny Evstigneev on Obukhova Street, Messi graffiti in Nizhny Novgorod, etc.
Established by Oleg Barmin and Mikhail Tretyakov, the apiary stands as the largest in Russia with 5000 hives. Situated in Adygea, it produces exquisite mountain honey. The company's primary focus revolves around honey production, including creamed honey and honey samplers. Impressively, their assortment now spans over 500 items, including cosmetics, candles, gift sets, jam, and souvenir products.
To cater to customers, the brand operates its own website, lipko-and collaborates with online retailers such as Ozon, Beru, Wildberries, and Avito. For those in Moscow, there's an offline store located at the design factory FLACON.
Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll is a visual novel. The events take place in the 1980s and revolve around the life of the son of Soviet engineers who migrated to Japan. With the ghosts of the past haunting him, the protagonist is tasked with navigating a complex web of trust and deception. Unfolding over a span of 28 in-game days, the story encompasses a total of 14 possible endings, each depending on the decisions made by the player during the gameplay.
Developed by Soviet Games, the game made its debut on August 4, 2022. It is available on Steam, VK Play, Google Play, RUStore, and App Store, The game received positive reviews for its compelling storyline, well-developed characters, and aesthetically pleasing design. Players and critics alike have praised the game's innovative approach to the visual novel genre and its ability to evoke a myriad of emotions and thoughts among its audience.
This unique theatrical performance is unlike any other in Russia. Inspired by Nikolai Leskov's story "The Toupee Artist," directors Eduard Boyakov, Valentin Klementiev, and Renata Sotiriadi skillfully recreate the ambiance of a 19th-century Russian serf theater. The performance captivates the audience with immersive elements, drama, and mesmerizing musical spectacles featuring live instrumental music, songs, dances, tricks, and even circus elements.
Set in the ancient manor of the Saltykov-Chertkov family, the audience embarks on a unique journey through four distinct routes, traversing various halls and rooms. Along the way, they are presented with new plot twists, not only exploring themes of love but also witnessing the evolution of professional Russian theater.
The LUNA Art Gallery is a multipurpose environment where unique cultural projects are created, artists are supported, concepts that evoke an emotional response from the audience are explored, and projects aimed at developing and supporting regional Russian art are developed. Over the years, the gallery hosted more than 150 exhibitions in Russia and Europe, including the annual International Art Fair ART MIR, a variery of charity auctions and events. LUNA regularly cooperates with museums in other regions of the Russian Federation. Besides exhibitions, the gallery also published a number of illustrated books.
LUNA Gallery was founded in 2016 by Maria Bogdanova and Ksenia Fedoseyeva-Tsaritsinskaya by merging two independent galleries, Vesh V Sebe and Gallery Group. For their contribution to the development of the region's culture and organization of important cultural and educational projects, the gallery founders were awarded letters of gratitude from the Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Gleb Nikitin, and the Mayor of Nizhny Novgorod, Yury Shalabaev. Maria Bogdanova and Ksenia Fedoseyeva-Tsaritsinskaya are laureates of Woman of the Year and Person of the Year awards, as well as recipients of various prestigious awards for their contribution to cultural development.
MADE IN COSMOS crafts exquisite accessories from fragments of iron meteorites. The visionary behind this venture is Sergey Romanov. Beyond their showcased jewelry line, they also specialize in crafting custom-made pieces. Their diverse collection encompasses an array of meteorite specimens sourced from across the globe. Each jewelry piece is accompanied by a certificate affirming its authenticity and exceptional quality.
The inherent composition of meteorites renders traditional melting techniques impractical; instead, these artisans carve each piece from the solid meteorite material. As a result, their pieces often showcase elegant geometric profiles. MADE IN COSMOS is a member of the International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA Inc.)
MAK ROOM is a manufacturer of Boho and contemporary macrame products. It was founded in 2020. Only natural and eco-friendly materials are used in the production: 100% cotton or recycled driftwood. This skill was passed down from her father to Galina Makogon, who now brings modern macrame products to life. For Galina, macrame making is a form of meditation that soothes and heals.
Her first piece was a cozy, decorative wall panel. Many of her products found a new home in different parts of the world: Russia, Poland, the United States. The brand presents a wide range of trendy macrame dresses, decorative panels, postcards, herbariums in glass, bags and clutches. Galina routinely participates in various fairs and events and runs live workshops for kids and adults, where everyone can create their own masterpiece.
