The series, directed by Artem Aksenenko, combines action, drama, crime, and sports genres. It was released in 2019 with a total of 10 episodes. In Kaliningrad, both father and son, the Evdokimovs, return at the same time. Sergey, known as "Volchok," is released after seven years in prison, while his father, Alexander Evdokimov, escapes to his hometown to avoid troubles in Moscow. Sergey struggles to find his way forward upon returning home. The story revolves around the father and son's reunion and their journey to overcome family traumas, pain, and dependencies. They face tough choices between duty and love, life and death.
The series is rated for ages 18+ due to its candid depiction of the challenges faced by an ordinary Kaliningrad family and society, including the use of strong language. The cast includes Pavel Priluchny, Vladimir Epifantsev, Artur Vakha, Yekaterina Malikova, Alyona Mikhaylova, and others. It features thrilling and intense octagon fights, a captivating and dynamic plot that combines social family drama with a criminal business involving no-rules fights.
"Captain Volkonogov Escaped" is a drama-thriller film co-directed by Natalia Merkulova and Alexey Chupov, jointly produced by Russia, Estonia, and France. This surrealistic movie centers around NKVD captain Fedor Volkonogov, who seeks forgiveness from one of his victims to avoid damnation. The film premiered at the 78th Venice Film Festival in September 2021.
It received various accolades, including the Audience Choice Award at the 32nd Kinotavr Open Russian Film Festival Kinotavr, the "Best Artistic Film" award at the 30th Philadelphia International Film Festival, and the prestigious Golden Unicorn Awards for "Best Film," "Best Screenplay," and "Best Actor." The film was also recognized with the White Elephant Awards by the Russian Guild of Film Critics for "Best Film," "Best Leading Male Role," and "Best Supporting Female Role."
Chronotope is a carpentry workshop and restoration studio founded by Alexandra Avakova in 2016. The company specializes in the restoration and sale of vintage furniture originating from the years 1950 to 1980. The team consists of seasoned craftsmen fromfrom classical carpentry schools with 20 years of experience in restoring museum-level objects, as well as young specialists with skills in 3D modeling and working with CNC machines.
Beyond restoration, the workshop designs and manufactures custom-made upholstered furniture. They also conduct host classes that teach participants to understand the structure of upholstered furniture and upholstery materials, discern the differences between upholstery fabrics and interior fabrics, and explore where to find unconventional patterns.
"Chto Ya Delayu" ("What Am I Doing?") stands as a distinctive jewelry brand, setting itself apart from conventional brands typically found in jewelry stores. With a focus on novel materials, intriguing shapes, conceptual ideas, and complex messages, the brand presents two collections: "Moskovskaya" and "Khuliganskaya."
The "Moskovskaya" collection forms a capsule of jewelry that draws inspiration from everyday life in the city. Taking inspiration from the Soviet era, pieces like "Moskvichki" with newspaper headline pendants akin to "Komsomolskaya Pravda," calligraphic brooches reminiscent of school notebooks, the "Map of Moscow" brooch, and "Moskovskie koltsa" rings carry a distinctive charm. On the other hand, the "Khuliganskaya" collection embodies vibrancy, audacity, and boldness, with jewelry pieces carrying daring and unexpected names.
Cronohome stands as a brand dedicated to crafting unique and artistically designed home goods. Founded by Dmitry Nesterov, the brand's vision was to forge a Russian product that could shine on the global stage. At the core of Cronohome's philosophy is the creation of unique and captivating design, encompassing lamps, light fixtures, vases, panels, paintings, kitchen accessories, figurines – everything that enhances daily life, adds coziness, and reflects the owner's personal taste and style.
In the creation of interior pieces, the brand holds a commitment to employing primarily natural materials like brass, copper, ceramics, glass, and wood. Their products stand out with a seamless fusion of functionality and aesthetics. Each item is meticulously crafted by a small team, bringing them to life through skilled hands.
An interactive educational platform-community dedicated to nurturing creative skills. This extensive online community emphasizes both online and offline networking, providing opportunities to engage in contests and special projects. It serves as a knowledge hub, offering top-notch case studies, trend analyses, guides, video tutorials, workshops, and professional growth recommendations.
DС Camp caters to aspiring and established professionals, including designers, strategists, copywriters, and managers. It provides a platform for gaining experience, acquiring new knowledge, and building portfolios. Outstanding participants of the platform have the chance to join "Talents," where they can take on exciting test assignments, receive feedback from "Depot" experts, and contribute to real client projects.
Founded by Pasha Kramarenko, the brand offers a wide selection of all the essentials for a versatile daily wardrobe. T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, long-sleeves, pants, bombers, and various accessories (double-sided scarves, backpacks, socks, headwear). Emphasizing a unisex approach, each item in the collection shares a unified concept and is crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
DISSIDENT sets itself apart by infusing each collection with fresh and distinctive elements, not just in cuts and prints but also in concepts and spiritual aspects. The brand collaborates with talented artists, photographers, models, and other creative individuals worldwide.
DVKB is a design and production studio specializing in crafting ceramic products. Founded by two Stroganov Academy graduates, Ruslan Sherifzyanov and Mikhail Zhaglin, the studio has evolved from a small workshop into a large-scale operation. They create exquisite tableware and ceramic objects for restaurants worldwide, often accompanied by live DJ music in the background. The range of products includes cups, plates, flower pots, complemented by porcelain, linen textiles, and cutlery.
The products are characterized by simplicity and elegance, with subdued colors and simple forms. Their creations grace the tables of renowned restaurants like Severyane, Gorynych, Pushkin, Eggsellent, Dom Kultur, Surf coffee, Technicum, White Rabbit, among others. Notable clients such as Novikov Group, White Rabbit Family, and Ginza Project regularly seek their services. The studio often hosts markets and fun parties with DJs, where people can purchase DVKB's exquisite tableware.