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Igrushkodelka (a Toy Maker) is a 2022 animated film made by the members of the "Lemonade" animation lab as part of the "Ulyanovsk Kinofond" film foundation. The film is based on the eponymous story which was written and published as part of the third volume of "Fairy Tales" - an anthology of fairy tales. . The film is made using cutout animation. The storyline reminds you of what's really important: miracles in life and the victory of good over evil. Tyapkin-Lyapkin, an inventor and an engineer, along with his creation, the Toy Maker, are the main characters of the animated film. It starts with Tyapkin-Lyapkin inventing the Toy Maker, a machine, that makes toys. But something goes wrong, the machine breaks down and starts spitting out garbage.

And the machine wouldn't let him fix it. Then a girl shows up and finally convinces the machine to let the inventor fix it. At the end, the Toy Maker goes on a journey to give toys to all the children on the planet. Anna Lukashevich is one of the animators. She is also the author of the fairy tale the film is based on. This is the author's debut work. The film was a participant of the all-Russian children animation film festival Mult-Goroi. It ranked second at the All-Russian competition of media creativity and programming among students 24 bit. It also took the 3rd place at the All-Russian festival of children's animation creativity "Miracle Island".

KENDZHALI design studio manufactures designer's clothes that emphasize femininity and sensuality. Natural fabrics are used in the manufacturing process. In 2022, the collection of the brand "I am a Woman" was presented at the Ulyanovsk Fashion Week 2022.

Everything that appears on sale - the designer tests it first. She enjoys working with velvet most. The designer's personal feelings and life events are expressed in clothing collections. That is why them give that unique energy. KENDZHALI aims for the clothes that would not restrict movement, but at the same time will look sexy and feminine.

KIRA WINTER opens a portal to the magical world governed by imagination. Kira's lyrics and music conjure up unlikely, mythological figures. The melody carries us away some place distant, to the world of fairy tales.

In 2020, KIRA WINTER released the first studio recording, an adaptation of the song of the legendary folk band Wardruna. She also released an album "Na Zare" ("At Dawn"), that has a total of 7 songs. In 2021, she composed the soundtrack to "The Martian", the first play of the "ABSURDUS" theatre. It was made using only the computer software.

KUZINA is a women's clothing brand founded by sisters Irina Malova and Yulia Arefyeva on the basis of "Kuzina Beloshveika" chain of ateliers. The passion for fashion, sewing and style was passed down to the sisters from their grandmother, who tailor-made clothes without unnecessary fitting; and from their mother, who made clothes for her daughters herself in the 90-s. Grandma's old Singer sewing machine and an old charcoal iron are now kept in the atelier like talismans. The brand creates unique looks for women in a smart casual style, produces its own collections of clothing, designs and manufactures women's casual clothes and outerwear, tailors fur and sheepskin coats, hosts fashion shows and events, does charity.

In the first autumn-winter capsule collection of the 2017-2018, only natural materials were used: Italian wool and fur of various animals, including yak, lynx, broadtail, llama and sheepskin. In October 2021, the "Archive by KUZINA" collection was presented, based on the philosophy of conscious consumption.

Keramos ceramic wares are made on a pottery wheel using the traditional pottery techniques. Environmentally friendly certified materials are used in the manufacture of ceramic products. The company offers a wide range of products, from traditional cookware to custom creative items: cookware, souvenirs, plant pots, dolls, lamps, vases among others.

Keramos craftsmen produce unique ceramic products as specified by individual designs and sketches. All workshop products are handmade.

Kinomechanika (Film Mechanics) is a regional project: it's a film about young people who care. It tells the story of a young romantic, a driver of a mobile movie theater who shows films in remote regions where there are no movie theaters. He is a geek. He knows everything about cinema, it is hard-wired in his DNA.

Kinomechanika is a romantic comedy drama. In 2022, the film was recognized as the best in the competition of regional cinema, which was held as part of the XIII International Film and Television Festival "Ot Vsei Dushi" ("From the Bottom of My Heart"), named after Valentina Leontieva, held in Ulyanovsk. The directors of the film Vladimir Buchinsky and Ruslan Makhdud-Ahunov won the nomination of the festival "For contribution to the development of regional cinema".

Larsa Home - richness of style through minutiae and craft. The brand continues to preserve, develop and actualize the folk art of embroidery. Larsa Home manufactures eco-friendly clothing and household textiles with unique embroidery. Clothing made of delicate cotton and linen with embroidery elements emphasizes individuality and refined taste.

Household items preserve the particular atmosphere of the house and family traditions, passed down through generations. Ornamental compositions of various cultures of the world, which convey the identity and craftsmanship of a long history of said cultures, are reflected in the collection of the brand. Larsa Home collections are intended for creative enthusiasts, familiar with Russian traditions, who appreciate hand embroidery and the dedication of the craftsmen to their craft.

The brand manufactures feminine, natural and comfortable products. Great attention is paid to the selection of fabrics. The materials used in the production are sourced from different countries including Italy, China, India, Russia and The United States. Some fabrics are even made exclusively to order. The brand tries to maintain an individual approach to its products, changing fabrics constantly, developing original technologies for the production. Maria Akireikina releases new models of skirts, dresses, blouses, coats monthly.

The brand's collections have received numerous awards at the Russian and international contests. It is among the top 5 most promising Russian brands according to Fashion Channel. The founder of the brand, Maria, runs a cozy, aesthetic and inspiring blog on social media. It tells about fashion looks, table settings, recipes, daily life, helps shape a good taste not only in clothes, but in life in general.