Kristina Moskalenko Portfolio

Dovlatov on Netflix: Alexei German Jr. on the Life of a Soviet Literary Icon

By Kristina Moskalenko Remarkably, Netflix acquired the rights to Dovlatov, the film by Russian director Alexei German Jr. After all, Baryshnikov is well-known in the West, but Dovlatov? So why did the American giant choose to buy a Russian film that depicts six days in the life of an obscure Soviet writer Sergei Dovlatov, unpublished…
From Horror Films to Rock Legends: Lucy Boynton on Acting, Love, and Freddie Mercury

By Kristina Moskalenko At the end of October, Queen and Freddie Mercury fans won’t be heading to a concert, but to the cinema. Bohemian Rhapsody hits the big screen! The official story of Queen and Freddie is full of insider detail, and a little controversy. The project took ten years. Sacha Baron Cohen was first…
Rami Malek on Becoming Freddie Mercury: Behind the Scenes of Bohemian Rhapsody, Live Aid, and Queen

By Kristina Moskalenko It’s impossible not to notice Rami Malek among Hollywood’s stars: an Egyptian born in the U.S., with deep, serious eyes and a thoughtful, almost guarded manner. From the first handshake, it’s clear—he’s an introvert who doesn’t open up easily. Malek studied alongside Kirsten Dunst, but fame came only in 2015 with Mr.…
Russian expats in UK live ‘under suspicion’ as anger over Ukraine invasion boils over to ordinary people

Kieron Monks inews.co.uk ‘Most of the Russians who live outside Russia – there’s a reason for that,’ Kristina Moskalenko told i, insisting most have already rejected the regime “We don’t serve Russians,” read a sign outside a restaurant in Portugal. The same policy was applied by an innkeeper in Germany, a hotel in Poland, and a university in Estonia. Russian…
Unique moments: the photographs of Gueorgui Pinkhassov

The Russian photographer is having a rare exhibition of his work at Magnum’s London Print Room By Lowenna Waters, translated by Kristina Moskalenko “I really take a lot of photographs” says Gueorgui Pinkhassov, from his home in Paris. “But I only show the ones that suddenly speak to me; that come alive when I look at them.”…
Gueorgui Pinkhassov’s best photograph: a rooster in a Tashkent bazaar

Interview by Ranjit Dhaliwal, Translated by Kristina Moskalenko ‘I felt that the rooster was bored of me being there, and I felt some empathy for it’ I have heard that many photographers have tried to imitate this image since I took it 20 years ago. I believe that if you lined up their images with…
Ogio Renegade Vault: The Curated Carry-On

By Kristina Moskalenko Traveling through airports and train stations with OGIO Renegade Vault Carry-On is like traveling through life with a great partner. Because in a way, when you travel, your luggage becomes your partner. Is it strong, reliable, flexible and organised? Here is a good place to start. If their utterly discreet and stylised…
Danny Drysdale on Directing Mumiy Troll’s Viral Russian Rock Video

By Kristina Moskalenko for Afisha.ru The iconic Russian rock band Mumiy Troll has just dropped a dazzling new music video for their latest single, Summer Without the Internet — and it’s the ultimate anthem for unplugging. With its infectious vibe and playful message, the track invites fans to ditch their screens, step away from gadgets,…
Golden Vines Awards: Christie’s Auction of Rare Wines and Luxury Experiences at Annabel’s, London

By Kristina Moskalenko On 7 October, London’s exclusive private members’ club Annabel’s will host the inaugural Golden Vines Awards—an extravagant “Oscars of wine” celebrating the world’s finest vintages and visionary producers. The ceremony, organised by London-based Liquid Icons, takes inspiration from the legendary Met Gala. “We wanted to capture that same sense of glamour and…
Sandra Choi on Jimmy Choo: Crafting Iconic Shoes That Empower Women and Define Luxury

By Kristina Moskalenko Jimmy Choo has unveiled a striking new logo — a bold statement for a house already synonymous with glamour. To mark the moment, Kommersant Style sat down with Sandra Choi, the brand’s visionary creative director and niece of the legendary Jimmy Choo, at the label’s London headquarters to discuss the daring plans…