Kristina Moskalenko Portfolio

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…
Ride in Style: The World’s Most Luxurious Trains

By Kristina Moskalenko Look out for Pullman carriages — fewer than 100 remain worldwide It all began when American inventor George Mortimer Pullman took a short train ride from Buffalo to Westfield, New York — just 100 kilometres. The experience was anything but refined: lying by candlelight on a rough mattress in a wooden wagon,…
Henry Cavill: The Superman actor on Batman v Superman, saving frogs, and that famously sleepy stare

By Kristina Moskalenko Tall. Ripped. Sleepy-eyed. And casually discussing the conservation of endangered giant frogs. That’s how Interview Magazine’s London correspondent, Kristina Moskalenko, describes her encounter with Henry Cavill, best known for playing Superman in Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Cavill, the British actor behind the Man of Steel, is effortlessly charming…
Paul Smith & David Bailey: Two British Icons Prove Dyslexia Isn’t a Diagnosis — It’s Almost a Stamp of Genius.

By Kristina Moskalenko Explaining who Paul Smith is? Easy. Just show anyone his legendary print — those 28 bold, multicolored vertical stripes that have become synonymous with his name. You’ll spot those stripes everywhere: on designer clothes and scarves, sure — but also on countless souvenirs from China: mugs, keychains, iPhone cases. That’s the first…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Behind the Glitz, Glamour, and Unexpected Moments

By Kristina Moskalenko This year, the Croisette isn’t just glistening with diamonds—it’s patrolled by soldiers in full combat gear.They’re everywhere: composed, well-built, and striking enough to resemble cavalry officers from a period drama. As you pass, you might smile—perhaps even attempt a playful glance—but they remain impassive, fingers firmly resting on the trigger. Security, one…
Meet the Woman Behind Louvre Abu Dhabi: Hala Wardé and the Visionary Floating Dome

By Kristina Moskalenko A museum where it rains? Or perhaps: a museum where it rains light? Or even crazier: a museum like Atlantis rising from the water? How about a museum-quarter instead of a single building? Or a museum-quarter overshadowed by a flying saucer? All these concepts are embodied in the new Louvre, which opened…
A Bar Instead of a Vault: Discover the Soul of the City at The Ned London

By Kristina Moskalenko Step inside the most extraordinary private hotel in London Once a fortress of finance, The Ned now stands as a dazzling tribute to reinvention. Housed in the former Midland Bank headquarters in the heart of London’s financial district, this hotel doesn’t just offer rooms — it offers atmosphere, history, and a touch…
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…
Mikhail Baryshnikov on Ageing, Friendship, and the Metaphysical Rendezvous with Joseph Brodsky

By Kristina Moskalenko From May 3–7, London’s Apollo Theatre will host the one-man show “Brodsky/Baryshnikov.” In this intimate performance, Mikhail Baryshnikov, widely regarded as one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time, reflects on ageing, life, mortality, and the profound topics rarely discussed. The premiere in Riga, Latvia, sold out in just 10 minutes.…
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…