Category: Interview
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Lena Dunham Talks Girls, Nudity on screen, Social Media Hate, and Her Creative Process
Interview by Kristina Moskalenko Guess who just gave us an interview?!We still can’t believe it ourselves – it’s Lena Dunham! Yes, that Lena Dunham – fresh off the cover of Vogue, dubbed “the voice of a generation,” and never afraid to weigh in on literally anything (including whether or not you should suck in your…
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Alice Dellal: From Royal Romance to Fashion Royalty
The British model on being a Chanel muse, working with Karl Lagerfeld, and staying punk forever By Kristina MoskalenkoPhotography: Nikolay BiryukovStyling: Elena Bessonova With her signature half-shaved head and ripped tights, Alice Dellal never tried to become a fashion icon—she just was. Long before “it girl” became an Instagram cliché, Dellal embodied the title with…
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From Ice Age to Ferdinand: Carlos Saldanha on Teaching Kids Courage Without Violence
By Kristina Moskalenko Carlos Saldanha, the Brazilian filmmaker behind animated hits Ice Age and Rio, speaks to Gazeta.Ru about his latest project — Ferdinand, a heartwarming animated film that champions kindness over violence. The director opens up about the evolving world of animation, the message of tolerance at the core of the story, Spain’s controversial…
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Vladislav Doronin on Aman: “On This Issue I Won’t Compromise”
By Kristina Moskalenko Vladislav Doronin, real estate magnate and owner of the iconic Aman luxury hotel chain, shares his vision for Aman’s future, from bold urban expansion to spa-focused wellness retreats—and why elegant simplicity is the heart of the brand. Gaining Full Control of Aman: A Legal Battle Won In March 2016, the High Court…
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Sergei Polunin: The Bad Boy of Ballet Takes Centre Stage Again
By Kristina Moskalenko Photography by Wanda Martin The acclaimed documentary about Sergei Polunin – ballet’s most controversial prodigy – made its global debut at the BFI London Film Festival on October 8, 2016. Once the youngest-ever principal dancer of the Royal Ballet, Sergei Polunin shocked the world when he walked away from the company, sporting…
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Inside Burning Doors: Pussy Riot’s Maria Alekhina on Art, Activism, and Prison Realities
By Kristina Moskalenko The groundbreaking play Burning Doors by Petr Pavlensky and Oleg Sentsov just wrapped its powerful run at London’s Soho Theatre. Centered on civic activism and the fearless story of Pussy Riot, this must-see production continues its UK tour across other major cities throughout October. A bold collaboration between the Belarus Free Theatre and Pussy…
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Alexei Leonov in London: The First Spacewalker Shares Stories and Space Exploration Insights
By Kristina Moskalenko Alexei Leonov — the first human to walk in open space — recently embarked on a special three-day visit to London. On day one, he met with children at the Science Museum, sharing insights into what it takes to become a cosmonaut. The second day saw him participate in the launch of…
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Russian Royal Family Secrets, Lost Jewels, and a Grand Ball: A Royal Encounter with Princess Olga Romanoff
“I Used to Be a Champion at Russian Vodka, But Now I Drink French Champagne!” Written by Kristina Moskalenko Playful quip, but for many of us, history class was a boring opportunity to doodle mustaches on portraits of kings and queens or scribble random notes in the margins. Yet, history, when it comes alive in…
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