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.
Founded in 2016 by Maria Maltseva and Alexander Sergeev, this clothing brand is driven by a mission to provide high-quality garments at an affordable price, making them accessible to young ladies worldwide, regardless of income, body type, or beliefs. With inclusivity in mind, the brand offers a diverse range of sizes, from xxs to 5xl, with multiple options available for each size, catering to heights from 155 cm to 180 cm.
Only premium materials are used in crafting their garments. While basic models are tailor-made, outerwear fabrics, knitting yarns, and lightweight textiles are sourced from Italy and China. All materials undergo thorough testing both before and after the garments are made. Hardware is purchased from Italy and Germany. All products are manufactured in Russia.
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.
