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The International Children's Festival of Contemporary Art is focused on introducing children aged 6 to 16 and young people to contemporary art. It debuted in Moscow in October 2021 and is curated and ideated by the distinguished theater and film actress, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Yulia Peresild.

The festival features performances of touring plays from different cities. Festival-goers can participate in workshops, attend lectures and creative meetings. It encompasses a comprehensive children's and professional program, along with an exhibition and educational project in collaboration with the Moscow Museum of Contemporary Art. The festival's core idea revolves around using contemporary art to engage in serious discussions with children.

"The Aviator" is a bestselling novel written in 2015 by the prose writer and philologist Evgeny Vodolazkin, tells the story of a man in a tabula rasa state, frozen in 1932 and thawed in 1999 after 67 years in St. Petersburg.

The novel is structured as a sequence of diary entries made by the main character Platonov, his physician Geiger, and Nastya, a girl, who first his fiancée and later his wife. All three of these characters, as they document their thoughts, strive to fathom their inner selves, the surrounding reality, and the profound currents of Russian history. The book is regarded by critics as one of the most anticipated Russian novels of 2016, according to Forbes and Meduza, among others. The novel was awarded the prestigious Big Book literary award.

The Blueprint is an independent publication that explores the realms of fashion, beauty, and contemporary culture. Established in January 2015, it emerged with a clear vision of creating insightful content within the context of the Russian fashion industry. As a high-quality online glossy magazine, The Blueprint stands out for its remarkable production values and in-depth analytical articles.

The magazine captivates readers with interviews featuring creative people, producing digital editions that explore current themes, and presenting extensive video projects. Impressively, 83 percent of the readers actively purchase the brands featured in the magazine. Embracing the notion of pushing the boundaries of online media, the publication brilliantly showcases the endless possibilities within its pages.

A scientific and educational mini-series about houseplants premiered on September 15, 2022, in the Greenhouse Tauride Gardens in St. Petersburg. Created by the M. Gorky Film Studio with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Perm Region, in honor of the city of Perm's tricentennial, and the "Perm Film Commission," the series consists of eight episodes, each 15 minutes long. The show features professional botanists and scientific researchers from leading universities.

Delivering interesting and useful facts in an accessible manner, the series covers topics ranging from the history of indoor gardening to the possibility of communication among plants. Viewers can learn valuable care tips, such as soil, water, light, air, propagation, and dealing with diseases. They also get to observe the most common plant species in their natural habitats and witness experiments shot at the legendary Central Scientific Film Studio "Centrnauchfilm". The series has an 8 out of 10 rating on Kinopoisk.

Totan Kuzembaev Architectural Workshop specializes in crafting exquisite one-story buildings, featuring a frame constructed from pine logs. The diverse designs of these houses are achieved through the use of either light or dark fir boards and the incorporation of gabled or flat roofs. Notably, the Architectural Workshop has garnered several prestigious architectural awards, including Dedalo Minosse International Prize, Zodchestvo architectural festival, ARCHIWOOD awards.

In the construction process, the architect embraces the constructivist style, emphasizing the use of natural materials such as wood, stone, and grass. Totan's ingenuity extends to inventing wooden bricks. His houses have a very unique and distinctive appearance, both internally and externally. The architect perceives a house as more than a living space; it serves as a sanctuary for contemplation and inspiration.

UNIKA møblar is a designer furniture brand with its own production. At the core of the brand's concept lies mindfulness, simplicity, and a careful attitude to nature. It harmoniously blends unique aesthetics, ergonomic design, and comfort. Environmental consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the company's philosophy, striving to implement eco-friendly material processing methods in its production.

The furniture is crafted from solid wood, using American walnut or European oak. The exquisite assortment features shelves, cabinets, chests of drawers, consoles, wardrobes, tables, chairs, and upholstered furniture. Each model is thoughtfully developed, infused with meaningful stories, and designed to seamlessly transform within various interiors.

As a member of the Paris High Fashion Syndicate, this brand stands out as the sole Russian label showcasing collections at Paris Fashion Week. Their garments are defined by a feminine silhouette, blending various cultural influences (mainly, Russian), couture techniques, intricate details, and folk crafts. The brand's distinctive touch is evident through veils, knitted hats, fur boas, muffs, and other elegant feminine accessories.

The "Ulyana Sergeenko" fashion house has forged partnerships with multiple craft workshops and studios across Russia, specializing in traditional crafts. Each collection features elements like Yelets and Vologda lace, Rostov finift and filigree, or various techniques of hand-embroidery. Preserving and nurturing the invaluable skills and traditions of the Russian people remains a key objective for the brand.

This Moscow-based brand offers handcrafted aromatic candles with captivating shapes and delightful color palettes. Their candles come in the form of true morels, fly agarics, boletes, as well as Buddhas, rabbits, Maneki-neko beconing cats, Sergei Esenin's bust, and a variety of other designs. The candles are made from natural beeswax and emit a subtle fragrance of patchouli or smoky oud.