Who's in "Les": Edelstein at the premiere of "Eterna", Kurkova in "Open Marriage"

The star of "The Words of a Kid" Lev Zulkarnaev played in the experimental play "The Laws of the Universe". Mark Edelstein, Mikhail Troinik, Valentina Lyapina and singer Bearwolf appeared at the premiere of the new "Eterna", Ravshana Kurkova, Artem Tkachenko, Ekaterina Vilkova — in the continuation of "Open Marriage". Galina Podzolko presented the first couture collection, contemporary artists — an exhibition of works in the forest. Izvestia — about the social events of last week.

Edelstein, Stychkin, Kopeikin at the premiere of "Eterna"

In July, the capital's secular audience met at the October cinema, where the premiere of one of the long—awaited projects, the fantasy series Eterna based on the series of books by Vera Kamshi, took place. The interest of the audience was partly fueled by the fact that the pilot issue was released back in 2022. Then the creators decided to test the concept, and then refine the weaknesses. As a result, they released not a sequel, but an independent project. The cast has partially changed, and another director, Sergei Trofimov, known for Patient Zero, has taken over. The action takes place on the threshold of a Great Turning Point — the end of the world, predicted by the creator gods, when the world is gripped by internecine conflicts and an uncompromising struggle for power.

The first viewers found something from "Game of Thrones" in the story. Within the walls of the cinema, they were given the maximum immersion in the atmosphere with the help of many details, from medieval-style decorations to the dress code, which many were happy to support by introducing modern interpretations of chainmail hoods, blouses with cuffs, and capes into the images. The screening was attended by Mark Edelstein, Slava Kopeikin, Denis Vlasenko, Yaroslav Mogilnikov and many other movie stars.

Galina Podzolko Fashion Show

The next day, Wednesday, July 2, the fashion brand Galina Podzolko hosted the Savoy restaurant. The reason was the display of the cruise collection and the first couture series. The author found inspiration in the memories of childhood spent in Kabardino-Balkaria, in local traditions and nature. All this is reflected in the models — flowing robes, delicate boho dresses, oriental trousers - and in prints in which field bells and historical ornaments played. The couture collection includes seven evening dresses — corset dresses with laser-cut leather, transparent images with lace and floral embroidery of torn chiffon, a wedding dress with embroidery of flowers and stones. Star PR agent Marina Ermoshkina appeared on the catwalk as a model, and actresses Ksenia Surkova, Alexandra Kiselyova, Marina Vorozhishcheva and others were among the guests.

Ravshana Kurkova, Artem Tkachenko and others in an "Open Marriage"

On Thursday, July 3, the stars of cinema and theater again took the floor in the secular agenda. The premiere of the sequel to the dramedy "Open Marriage. Act two." The main characters of the new season found themselves at the same starting point as the couple from the first. Agnia (Yulia Alexandrova) and Sasha (Pavel Derevyanko), after 16 years of marriage, simultaneously find out about each other's infidelity, in the latter's case, with his wife's best friend Vasilisa, played by Ravshana Kurkova. The actress appeared at a private screening. The project was also presented by Ekaterina Vilkova, Artem Tkachenko, Anatoly Kot, and Artur Beschastny.

Lev Zulkarnaev in an experimental play

The northern capital was also featured in the gossip columns last week. On July 3, an experimental play "Laws of the Universe" directed by Alexey Agranovich, based on interviews with Yandex employees, was shown in St. Petersburg. Historical facts, memes and allusions to the works of Shakespeare, Tarantino, Almodovar and Scorsese are intertwined in the production. All this fits into five short stories set on the streets of Sicily, New York, St. Petersburg and other cities. The plot of "Everyone has a Chance" tells the story of unemployed actors. In the story "Admitting Mistakes", there is a relationship between an Argentine lawyer girl and a tangero. In "Being Transparent" is the topic of relationships with parents. The main roles in the play were played by Alexey Agranovich himself, Sofia Shidlovskaya, known for the "First Number", and the star of "The Words of the Boy" Lev Zulkarnaev. Among the guests were actor Evgeny Stychkin, director Nikolai Khomeriki, Moscow and St. Petersburg influencers Sergey Kalyuzhny, Lisa Gusevskaya and others.

Opening of the project "Forest. The artistic and therapeutic path"

On Saturday, gossip columnists and representatives of the art community rushed to the Leninskie Hills near Moscow for forest therapy (what they need after a busy week in a bustling city). An art trail was opened there, the route of which runs through a dense forest. Along its entire length, pedestrians are greeted by art objects installed in an unexpected environment. Ivan Shchetinin presented Arboid, a kinetic sculpture in the form of a tree that can be interacted with by rotating parts and thus becoming a co—author of the work. A series of photographs by Leonid Tishkov "Farewell to the New Year Tree" was placed next to the thicket full of life. The footage shows the dead trees that were discarded, useless to anyone after the holidays, and the atmosphere of tragedy. Next door in the ravine is a massive wooden skeleton of some ancient creature by Sasha Nesterkina. There are 13 works in total. The general public will be able to see them until September 28.