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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.

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.

The series of books "Chitatel Rodilsya!" ("A Reader is Born!") presents enchanting nursery rhymes and poems by contemporary authors, published by the Book House of Anastasia Orlova publishing house. Manufactured from sturdy cardboard with rounded edges, they are perfect for young readers to touch, feel, and even try on their teeth.

With 19 captivating titles, the series features delightful, memorable texts complemented by vibrant illustrations. Collaborating with esteemed contemporary illustrators like Olga Ionaitis, Valery Dmitriuk, Diana Lapshina, Alla Belova, Oksana Baturina, Yulia Gukova, the publishing house serves as an ideal introduction to poetry for children.

Revolver is a young theater troupe composed of recent graduates from Moscow's theatrical universities. Founded and directed by Sergey Vlasov, their main concept revolves around selecting dramatic material and synthesizing new drama with diverse realms of contemporary art. Many of their productions are aimed at teenagers.

The theater addresses poignant and relevant themes. In their primary performance, "Snegurochka" ("Snow Maiden"), the spotlight shifts from the Snow Maiden herself to the people - the Berendey, who broke their covenant with the gods and lost their blessings for a long 15 years. Their diverse repertoire also features the eccentric comedy "Komary i Drugie Klouny" ("Mosquitoes and Other Clowns"), delving into the world of mosquitoes and humans and "Rybiy Glaz" ("Fish Eye"), a portrayal of children and parents in the '90s era.

The interactive book "Russkaya Klassika" ("Russian Classics") from the "Sem Velikikh Kompozitorov" ("Seven Great Composers") series is created by a team of illustrators. Within its pages, each artist crafted scenes inspired by their selected musical compositions. By pressing a button, young readers can listen to snippets of pivotal compositions by these classical composers, bridging the gap between music and visual art, and try to visualize the music. The closing pages of the book provide a glimpse into the lives of these renowned composers.

The book includes quintessential works by great Russian composers, such as Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Rimsky-Korsakov, Prokofiev, Khachaturian, Stravinsky, and Schnittke. The built-in sound module contains seven musical compositions, with each fragment lasting about 20 seconds. The series curator is Lyalya Kandaurova, a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory, accomplished violinist, contributor to the Seasons of Life magazine, lecturer of the "Theory and Practice" project, and the author of several comprehensive music theory and history courses.

Sirinbird is a clothing brand founded in 2013 by Russian designer and artist Irina Batkova, who personally crafts all the designs. The brand's DNA is centered around the mythical Sirin bird from Slavic legends. While specializing mainly in silk scarves, the assortment also includes shawls, silk twillys, anti-stress pillows, masks, kokoshniks, headbands, T-shirts, hoodies, swimsuits, and various home accessories.

Each artwork involves extensive historical research and meticulous craftsmanship. The Sirinbird graphics come to life through a multi-step process, from initial pencil sketches on paper to refined digital drawings and finally, the production on high-quality silk at an Italian factory that collaborates with top-tier global brands. All pieces are exclusively crafted from natural silk.

Soyuzmultpark is the first-of-its-kind platform in Russia, offering a unique experience for both children and adults to explore new skills, rediscover beloved cartoons, and fully immerse themselves in the world of animation and modern technologies. Spanning 2000 square meters and featuring 18 captivating amusement facilities, the venue utilizes cutting-edge technologies such as VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), 3D animation, systems of generative graphics, autonomous development, and endless generation of graphical objects.

At Soyuzmultpark, visitors can engage in workshops, guided tours, and attend the animation school. They have the opportunity to meet iconic characters like Winnie the Pooh, Town Musicians of Bremen, Karlsson, Prostokvashino village residents, Kitten Named Woof, Hedgehog in the Fog, Mowgli, and many more. Soyuzmultpark is located in Moscow and Kazan.