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Faces of Russia

Faces of Russia: Misha

2017-03-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Misha by Vitaly Vakhrushev

Having grown up in an era of overweening ambition, Misha dreamed of nothing else but living in a big city. In 2003 he left his village for Moscow, ready to conquer the world. Years later, he realized that the world is not enough for his Russian soul, so he came back and settled in a quiet Russian village to play his harmonica and raise his three children.

Tags: Anna Novikova, Faces of Russia, people, People of Russia, Russian artists, Russian musicians, Russian villages, Vitaly Vakhrushev

Faces of Russia: Protesting Against Protests in Art

2017-03-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Liza by Vitaly Vakhrushev

This is the first of Liza’s (Elizaveta Dygdanova) solo projects with a loud name “Protest”, that has caused quite a stir among the savvy.

Tags: Anna Novikiova, Elizaveta Dygdanova, Faces of Russia, Russian artists, Yaroslavl

Faces of Russia: Artist Valeriy Selin’s Colorful Black & White World

2017-02-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Valeriy Selin

Anna Novikova profiles Yaroslavl artist Valeriy Selin, a color blind painter living in a black and white world. The Argophilia “Faces of Russia” series.

Tags: Anna Novikova, Faces of Russia, Russia, Russian artists, Valeriy Selin, Yaroslavl

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The Kritikos Lagonikos, or Cretan Hound, takes center stage at a unique exhibition in Hersonissos on May 17–18.

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Samaria Gorge reopens tomorrow, May 13, 2025. Weather forecast warns of light rain and possible isolated storms.

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Secrets and Stones: Touring the Minoan Houses of Tylisos

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The Municipality of Heraklion invites you to a free guided tour at the Minoan houses of Tylisos on May 17, led by Athina Kyriakaki-Sfakaki.

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The Viannos water supply network will get a €918,000 overhaul prioritizing new pipelines and reservoirs across six settlements.

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2025-05-12 By Manuel Santos

Plastira Street in Chania will undergo major repaving starting May 12, 2025. Expect these works to last about 15 days.

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