Kristina Moskalenko Portfolio
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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…
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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giant choose to buy a Russian film that depicts six days in the life of an obscure Soviet writer Sergei Dovlatov, unpublished…
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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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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,…
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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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Beyond Luxury: How Millennial Royals Earn, Work and Reinvent Tradition
By Kristina Moskalenko It’s not just the British royals who are busy. Across Europe and beyond, royal families balance centuries of tradition with the demands of modern public life — and, in some cases, their own sources of private income. So how much do they really work, and where does the money come from? Forget…
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David Downton: Iconic Fashion Illustrator Behind Cate Blanchett’s Vogue Cover and Couture Masterpieces
By Kristina Moskalenko David Downton exudes an unexpected modesty. His voice is soft, his British accent impeccable, and his vocabulary so rich that I found myself reaching for Oxford English Dictionary. We meet at Claridge’s, where he holds the enviable title of “artist-in-residence.” “It simply means I paint the guests that the hotel selects,” he…
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Inside Ernest Hemingway’s Key West Home: History, Cats, and Literary Legacy
By Kristina Moskalenko A portrait of Ernest Hemingway is instantly recognisable, a symbol of literary modernity with global resonance. But what did the writer himself choose to display on his walls, and what did the study look like where he produced his most celebrated works? The answers lie in his sun-filled, airy residence on Key…
