"What the forest is silent about" is the fairy tale trilogy written by Tatyana Filatova. The book tells the stories of pre-Christian times, when fields and rivers were inhabited by spirits. And they lived in harmony with people of that time. It was a place, where disobedience was followed by punishment. The solstice symbolized not only the transition of seasons, but transition from life to death. The reader will dive into a series of tales. The first tale is about the mermaid girl who accidentally fell in love with a human being, thus bringing misfortune. The second tale is about the Elder's daughter who fled from a forced marriage and into the arms of the forest king. The third - is about love, unexpected and unwanted. Stories of love, struggle for freedom and the search of one's place in the world unfold before you. The detailed description of nature is inspired and based on the forests on the northern side of Staromaynsky bay of the Volga River in the Ulyanovsk region.
The trilogy was published by the Moscow publishing house “Formaslov” in 2022. "The Unknown", being the first part of the trilogy, is published in the "New Writers" anthology. The collection includes the best works of writers – participants of the Forum of Young Writers from Russia, the CIS and Abroad, held annually in the Moscow region. The second tale of the trilogy won in the "Prose" nomination of the "Belskiye prostory" magazine. The third story also won in the "Prose" nomination of the All-Russian competition "Stylisty Dobra".
A captivating series showcasing fashion designers from different regions who ingeniously incorporate traditional national motifs into their work. Delving into the world of multi-cultural Russian fashion, the series provides an exclusive glimpse into their unique and innovative works. Produced in 2022 with one season, directed by Konstantin Raykh, and available on Kinopoisk and VK social media platform.
Each episode introduces a new heroine and her fashion brand. The artists open up their creative realms and share the profound philosophy underlying their designs. Fashion historians and prominent designers discuss their works and delve into the roots of the national costume culture. With four episodes, each running for 20 minutes, the film brilliantly explores the connection between traditional costumes, crafts, and cultural heritage, as viewed through the designers' eyes.
Zlata is an artist. She creates unique items of decor. For materials, the designer uses wood that remains after the demolition of old houses. She makes utensils that you could find in Russian huts in the old days: krynka (a clay jug), kubyshka (an ancient piggy bank), krupnik (a pitcher-jug), chugunok (a cooking pot). Objects that you'd never find in a modern household, but only preserved in the villages or kept "as a memento". She also makes cute jewelry boxes. Zlata draws inspiration from traveling, new emotions, the colors, the perfect combination of nature and architecture.
One of Zlata's major works is the "Invisible Threads" series. Since antiquity, embroidery and weaving patterns have absorbed a myriad of symbols - you could not only look at them, but also read. Each symbol bore a certain meaning, serving as a talisman and a reminder of the invisible threads that connect each person to nature and its heritage. The artist decided to transfer these patterns to woodwork and reinterpret them.
Yadreniy Vimmelbuh (Vigorous Hidden Picture Book) is a unique interactive souvenir. It is a set of 12 designer coloring cards. On the front side of the cards there are contour drawings of iconic places of Nizhnevartovsk, on the back - a blank postcard. All fragments need to be laid out in a certain way. If done correctly, they add up to the map of Nizhnevartovsk. The cards are laid out according to the order of the season: winter, spring, summer, autumn.
The "ironic" postcards depict the famous people of the city, local memes and inside jokes, understandable only to the locals. In each of the 12 drawings, there is a hidden bear - the main symbol that glorified the city in the international press in March 2021. It comes in a DIY wrapping with a branded wooden stamp. It was designed by the Yadro Art Residence in honor of the 50th anniversary of Nizhnevartovsk.
Yakutia Technopark is a large facility that accommodates more than 167 resident companies, covering an area of 20,816 m². The products manufactured by the technopark are supplied to 32 cities and around the world. The key areas of resident activities are IT, energy conservation and efficiency, biotechnology, agrotechnology and biomedical technology, construction, transportation infrastructure.
Companies are provided with scientific advice and assistance in production start-up and testing. Yakutia Technopark has the status of a regional operator of the Skolkovo Foundation and is among the top ten Russian technoparks. The infrastructure complex of Yakutia Technopark includes a biotech laboratory, a regional engineering centre, Yakutsk IT Park and a branch in the city of Neryungri.
YALLO is a Russian clothing brand with vibrant pieces steeped in the 70s aesthetics, founded by designer Miklina Olya. She takes the philosophy of life inherent in the fashion of the 70’s and 80’s and interprets it in her outfits: striped shirts, daisy-chained or patchwork dresses, loose jumpsuits, wide flared jeans, bright knitwear.
Colored vests and panama hats, knitted like mats, were a great success. This clothing line is full of surprising and bold outfits of irregular shape, rich in detail. You can appreciate the level of detail of each piece of clothing. YALLO has its own small production. Everything is made in-house, without the involvement of third-party factories.
The project is focused on addressing safety concerns during car trips with children. Created by Yandex Go in collaboration with Riki Group, it includes unique branding for taxi cars, new thematic series of cartoons entitled "Alphabet of Safety," and a specially designed AR game and audio podcast named "Poekhali" ("Let's Go"). To back the project, 800 service cars are outfitted with images of beloved cartoon characters - Krosh, Nyusha, and Yozhik.
In the episodes of the "Alphabet of Safety," beloved characters from the popular animated series act out various scenarios that highlight the importance of following safety measures, especially during taxi rides in the city. The podcast also focuses on road safety. Additionally, during the trips, children can engage in an AR game with characters in augmented reality by scanning a QR code placed on the back of the seats.
"Ya Pridumal!" ("I Thought It Up!") is an inventive board game with original mechanics designed to stimulate creativity. Made by Kristina Ovchinnikova, this game draws inspiration from the experiences of famous creative individuals, making it a unique technique for idea generation and fostering a sense of aesthetics. For those preferring a digital experience, a virtual version is available in the form of a Telegram bot.
In this game, white cards present concise tasks, while black cards feature captivating stories from renowned designers, advertisers, architects, and other creative professionals. Players are challenged to come up with brilliant ideas based on the given tasks, utilizing the black cards as inspirational references.
