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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giant choose to buy a Russian film that depicts six days in the life of an obscure Soviet writer Sergei Dovlatov, unpublished…

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…

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.”…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

By Kristina Moskalenko (Originally published in Kommersant in 2016) From 13 to 18 June, Ascot transforms into the glittering heart of Britain’s social season for the legendary Royal Ascot. Across the nation, hats are donned with flair and bets placed with eager anticipation, all under the watchful eyes of tradition. Winners are crowned with trophies…

By Kristina Moskalenko for Kommersant, 2016 Through her consultancy Eco-Age and groundbreaking initiatives such as Chopard’s Green Carpet Collection, Firth is proving that ethics and elegance need not be mutually exclusive—transforming the fashion and jewellery industries one gemstone, one garment, and one red-carpet moment at a time. The easiest way to introduce Livia Firth is…