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Invention of hand-guilloché dials, 1786

Around 1786, Breguet created a resolutely new style by introducing dials adorned with gold or silver guilloché work. Today, this form of authentic hand craftsmanship is still one of the distinctive characteristics of a Breguet watch. A heritage proudly perpetuated in the Classique 7337BR model with its silvered gold dial adorned with five different hand-guilloché patterns. History is still being written

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Victor Musatov-Borisov. «Ghosts». 1903

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othing is eternal beneath the moon.

Globe is constantly shaken with revolutions. Looting, expropriation of business, permissiveness, thousands of weapons and complete hopelessness are in the streets…

Stumbling into wedges as cranes, thousands of the best country’s representatives tearfully leave it with no hope to return.

I do not dare comparing jewelry, created by me, with the creations of Faberge or Jerome Posier, but apparently, it suffered the fate of a melting furnace. «Robbery of the Century», as the robbery at the Graff store was named by the media, took away my favorite ring with a rare emerald. I pray that the thieves were at least smart enough not to destroy it, and it would surface at an auction through the decades.

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ичто не ново под Луной. Земной шар постоянно сотрясают революции. На улицах грабежи, экспроприация бизнеса, вседозволенность, тысячи единиц оружия, полная безысходность… Как журавли, сбиваясь в клинья, тысячи лучших представителей страны со слезами на глазах покидают ее без надежды вернуться. Не смею сравнивать созданные мной ювелирные украшения с творениями Карла Фаберже или Иеронима Позье, но их, очевидно, постигла участь плавильной печи. «Ограбление века», как окрестили журналисты разбой в магазине Graff, унесло мое любимое кольцо с редким изумрудом. Молю, чтобы остатки разума воров не погубили его, и оно через десятки лет всплыло на аукционе.

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talian jewelry house Giovanni Ferraris has presented a Dolce Vita collection, consisting of a motley variety of gems: colored diamonds, «ice» and rough sapphires and pearls. The craftsmen create a separate gold rim for each of the stones.

Earrings, rings and sautoirs, symbolizing the «Sweet Life», are irresistibly eye-catching.

Avenue C Lady watch by Harry Winston, in a rectangular white gold case, is so generously encrusted with diamonds that it is perceived not as a tool for time determining, but the incredibly luxurious jewelry piece in Art Deco style.

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тальянский ювелирный Дом Giovanni Ferraris представил коллекцию Dolce Vita, состоящую из огромного разноцветья драгоценных камней: цветных бриллиантов, «ледяных» и неграненых сапфиров, жемчугов. Под каждый из камней мастерами создается отдельная золотая оправа. От серег, колец и сотуаров, символизирующих «cладкую жизнь», невозможно отвести взгляд. Часы компании Harry Winston — Avenue C Lady — в прямоугольном корпусе из белого золота так щедро инкрустированы бриллиантами, что воспринимаются не инструментом определения времени, а неимоверно роскошным ювелирным украшением в стиле ар-деко.

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TAG HEUER CARRERA CALIBRE 36 Cristiano Ronaldo is born to break all the records. His motivation is to win at every occasion to challenge the human statistics. Like TAG Heuer, Ronaldo overpasses the limits of his field and never cracks under pressure.

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ALL WATCHES that come from the workshop of an independent Swiss horologer Max Büsser represent revolutionary leaps in high horlogerie development. Having performed all sorts of metamorphoses with watches devoted to aviation, he paid tribute to one more high-speed vehicle — a car.

To posess the HM5 RT watch is as good as to possess a modern race car, in addition, the price of these two real luxury items could be compared as well.

The watch design is very futuristic: «tailpipes» for water draining, blinds on the «rear window» and the «dial» looking like car dashboards.

The HM5 RT model is full of amazing surprises.

The hour and minute indicators look quite simple, but on closer inspection it becomes clear that they are made as adjustable jumping hour devices with inverted, reflected by 90°and twenty times increased indicators.

The HM5 RT model is produced in limited edition of 66 items with watch case made of pink gold and titanium.

ВСЕ ЧАСЫ, которые выходят из мастерской независимого швейцарского часовщика Макса Бюссера, представляют собой революционные скачки в развитии высокого часового искусства. Проделав всевозможные метаморфозы с моделями, посвященными авиации, он отдал дань еще одному скоростному способу передвижения — автомобильному. Владеть часами HM5 RT — все равно что обладать современным болидом, причем можно сравнить и цену этих предметов настоящей роскоши. Дизайн часов весьма футуристичен: «выхлопные трубы» для слива воды, жалюзи на «заднем окне» и «циферблат», как панель приборов автомобиля. Модель HM5 RT выпущена ограниченной серией из 66 экземпляров в корпусах из розового золота и титана.

Price: € 77 760

MB & F, HOROLOGICAL MACHINE № 5 RT WATCH

Movement: three-dimensional, self-winding, 42-hour power reserve Functions: jumping hour, minute Case: 51,5 x 49 x 22,5 mm, pink gold/titanium Strap: rubber

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Price: € 14 000 per night THIS OASIS OF PLEASURE, FIVE-STAR TERRE BLANCHE HOTEL SPA GOLF RESORT, is situated in romantic Provence, just in 35 minute drive from Cannes and 50 minutes from Nice airport.

The hotel boasts one of the world’s most prestigious tourism awards — World Travel Awards 2013 in the «France `s leading resort» category. In addition, Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World association.

Windows overlook breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and Provencal villages. Each of the 115 suites and villas features living rooms, separate bedrooms and spacious terraces. Every villa of prestige class has its personal swimming-pool and Jacuzzi.

Hotel’s Golf Le Château golf course occupies the 18th place in the Golf World Top 100. French European Senior Tour is held here. In another Le Riou course Ladies European Tour Access Series are arranged.

The hotel has 2 bars and 4 restaurants. Guests will be able to take care of their health in the SPA-center, which features 2 pools, a beauty salon, treatment rooms, a fitness studio, a sauna and hamam.

В РОМАНТИЧНОМ ПРОВАНСЕ, всего в 35 минутах езды от Канн и в 50 — от аэропорта Ниццы, находится пятизвездочный Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, который стал победителем одной из самых престижных в мире туристических премий World Travel Awards 2013 в номинации France`s leading resort. Из окон отеля открываются захватывающие виды на окрестные холмы и прованские деревушки. Во всех 115 номерах-сьютах и на виллах имеются гостиные, отдельные спальни и просторные террасы. На каждой вилле класса prestige — свой бассейн и джакузи. Поле для гольфа Le Château занимает 18-е место в рейтинге Golf World Top 100, на нем проводится турнир French European Senior Tour. На другом, «женском», поле Le Riou устраиваются соревнования Ladies European Tour Access Series. В отеле два бара и четыре ресторана. Гости смогут позаботиться о здоровье в SPA-центре, в котором имеются два бассейна, салон красоты, процедурные комнаты, фитнес-студия, сауна и хаммам.

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WITH A SUBTLE MOTION OF THE HAND, one can make this precious bee spread its wings and give … not honey but the exquisite fragrance.

More than 14 carats of diamonds, set in platinum, and more than 500 working hours of the best craftsmen — are quite not all the components of the unique La Secret de la Reine perfume bottle, made as a jewelry piece.

The inimitable version of Guerlain logo can be worn as a brooch or a pendant for a chain with the inscription in Morse code: «Love to live, live to love».

ЛЕГКИМ ДВИЖЕНИЕМ РУКИ надавив на сияющий бриллиант, можно заставить эту драгоценную пчелку подарить изысканный аромат. Более 14 карат бриллиантов, оправленных в платину, понадобилось, чтобы создать уникальный флакон для духов La Secret de la Reine. Неподражаемый вариант символа Дома Guerlain может быть брошью или подвеской на прилагаемой цепочке.

ПУЛЕНЕПРОБИВАЕМЫЕ БОТИНКИ — настоящая революция в деле производства современной обуви, предназначенной для суровых мужчин в быстро меняющемся мире. Экстра-шузы Radial Low Kevla разработаны и выпущены тандемом компаний — O. A.M. C., производителем стильной мужской одежды, и французской обувной Ateliers Heschung. Брутальные башмаки сделаны из кевлара, лучшего материала для бронежилетов. Для придания им более аристократического вида отделку выполнили из высококлассной телячьей кожи.

Price: € 300 000

BALLISTIC SHOES is not just a season novelty or a trend. It is a real revolution in modern shoemaking, designed for stern men in the rapidly changing world.

Radial Low Kevla extra shoes are developed and released in tandem of O. A.M.C stylish menswear producer and French footwear company Ateliers Heschung.

The shoes are made of kevlar — the best material bulletproof vest. Such footwear would for the bullet complement the outfit of a gambling and perfectly com om risk loving ng bbusinessman.

Decoration Decorat ation oof high-grade calfskin makes the «military» and rather brutal Radial Low Kevla «milit litary» an more aristocratic. shoes oes a bit m Whereas a fluorescent «tongue» on the back side protects ts the product of excessive pathos.

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Messika, tiara, Eden collection: white gold weight — 34.8 grams, diamonds of 6.60 ct total weight

Price: € 45 530

«FOREVER CROWNED WITH THE TIARA MADE OF STARS…» Russian poet Valery Bryusov wrote about a Woman.

Parisian jewelry house Messika praises feminine beauty in another special way, dedicating beautiful jewelry of the high-end cut diamonds to it.

Messika story is the story about a family of jewelers and about a passion, passed from generation to generation and carefully preserved, for the most precious stone — diamond. The company founder’s daughter Valerie Messika says: «to emphasize femininity in a tempting way, by mesmerizing with the dazzling radiance of diamonds, is the primary goal of my work. I strive to create stylish jewelry, the poetry of which would be a challenge for its time».

Luxurious diamond tiara from the Eden collection was created precisely to emphasize the beauty of its happy owner. Hair jewelry is all the rage today.

Couturiers willingly use it in catwalks and on jet-set parties tiaras are a sign of nobility.

«ОТ ВЕКА УБРАНА КОРОНОЙ ЗВЕЗДНОЙ…» — писал Валерий Брюсов о Женщине. Парижский ювелирный Дом Messika посвоему воспевает женскую красоту, посвящая ей великолепные украшения из лучших бриллиантов высококлассной огранки. История Messika — это история о семье ювелиров и страсти, передаваемой из поколения в поколение и бережно хранимой, к самому драгоценному из всех камней — бриллианту. Дочь основателя компании Валери Мессика говорит: «Соблазнительно подчеркнуть женственность, заворожив ослепительным сиянием бриллиантов, — основная задача моего творчества. Я стремлюсь создать стильные украшения, ювелирная поэзия которых бросала бы вызов времени». Роскошная бриллиантовая тиара из коллекции Eden создана специально для того, чтобы подчеркнуть красоту ее счастливой обладательницы. Ювелирные украшения для волос сегодня на пике моды. Их охотно используют кутюрье на подиумах. На светских вечеринках тиары и диадемы стали признаком аристократизма.

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OPENING ITS JAWS, VESUVIUS buried Pompeii under lava, and this tragedy for many centuries inspired poets and painters to create masterpieces.

Among those who depicted the aesthetics of the greatest catastrophe was Russian painter Nikolay Krasovsky.

Along with serving as an officer, he studied sculpture and drawing. Upon his retirement, he entered the Imperial Academy of Arts. He is famous for his battle scenes, marines and a statue of Alexander II. Today, his works are exhibited in the State Russian Museum and the Central Naval Museum of St. Petersburg.

«The Eruption of Vesuvius», depicting a cloud of stones, ash and smoke, was sold at Sotheby’s into a private collection.

Price: € 42,960

Price: € 42 960 Nikolay Krasovskу. «The Eruption of Vesuvius» 1868

ВЕЗУВИЙ, ЗЕВ ОТКРЫВ, похоронил под лавой Помпеи. В числе воспевших эстетику величайшей катастрофы — русский живописец Николай Павлович Красовский. Сегодня его творчество представлено в Государственном Русском музее и Центральном военноморском музее в Петербурге. Полотно «Извержение Везувия» продано с аукциона Sotheby’s в частную коллекцию.

AND THE TIME KEEPS PASSING BY… — devices for continuous winding of several mechanical watches appeared in 1990, thanks to the brilliant idea of the Italian company Scatola Del Tempo founder, Sandro Colareti, who always dreamed that the watches of his collection wouldn’t need any winding.

One of his creations, Scatola Del Tempo box, 9RT EB OS 1V model, is made for simultaneous winding of 9 watches. Rotating cells, powered by microprocessor, on which the mechanical watch is attached, allow to keep it in constant readiness, saving accuracy and performance of all the functions. Smart electronics can be powered either by batteries or the network.

Handmade from natural materials: precious wood, unique silk and highest quality tanned leather, the box is self-sufficient in its aesthetic value.

И ВРЕМЯ НИ НА МИГ НЕ ОСТАНОВИШЬ… — устрой-

Materials: Zebrano wood, leather Size: 35,5 x 31 x 21,5 cm Weight: 11.9 kg

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ства для подзавода механических часов с роторами появились благодаря идее основателя итальянской компании Scatola Del Tempo Сандро Коларьети. Шкатулка Scatola Del Tempo, модель 9RT EB OS 1V, — для одновременного завода девяти часов. Выполнена вручную из натуральных материалов и оснащена умной электроникой. Вращение ячеек управляется программируемым микропроцессором, имеющим 10 функций и работающим от батареек или сети.

FOR ADVENTURERS

Price: € 2 400 000 ЛЮБИТЕЛЯМ ПРИКЛЮЧЕНИЙ латвийская компания Dartz предлагает бронированный вариант шестиколесного внедорожника Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 с дизайном, выполненным в стиле бронетранспортера Cougar из фильма «Крепкий орешек — 5». Автомобиль Drive Hard 6×6 G оснащен броней B8, которая защищает не только от пуль разного калибра, но даже от мелких бомб и фугасов.

in American action movie style, Latvian Dartz company presents the militarized version of a six-wheel SUV Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6 × 6 of Cougar armored vehicle from «Die Hard 5» design.

The Drive Hard 6 × 6 G auto body wears B8 grade armor making it resistant not only to almost all types of bullets, but even to small-caliber projectiles.

The total weight of the six-wheel SUV is 4990 kilos. Sure enough, to budge such a machine, an extremely powerful engine is needed.

So the engineers have had a hand in the standard 5,5-liter twinturbo V8 engine, doubling up its capacity — to 1019 hp and increasing maximum torque up to 1000 Nm.

TAKING THE KNUCKLES TO THE PARTY is cool, especially when it is Alexander McQueen Knucklebox clutch.

The provocative accessory is so popular that the English Alexander McQueen fashion house regularly releases its interpretations.

The flamboyant handbag features a metal clasp made in the form of knuckles with four rings. One of the rings is always skull-shaped.

The knucklebox of 8 cm height and 21 cm width has a metal case of gilded brass lined with fine tanned calf leather. The Art Deco style and Swarovski crystals emphasize the chic.

ЯВИТЬСЯ С КАСТЕТОМ НА ВЕЧЕРИНКУ — это круто, если в руках клатч Alexander McQueen Knucklebox. Английский Дом моды Alexander McQueen регулярно выпускает его интерпретации. Особенность — металлическая застежка, выполненная в виде четырех колец. Одно из них — обязательно в форме черепа.

Knucklebox 8 см в высоту и 21 см в ширину, имеет металлический корпус, рамку из позолоченной латуни и подкладку из телячьей кожи тонкой выделки.

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FAMILY HEIRLOOM — is a deserved destiny for this unique locket. In Ancient Rome a gold disk symbolized military victories of emperors, now it’s a trophy for admirers of luxury, heirloom, hiding memories inside — lock of hair or photo. Victor Mayer Jewelry House released a unique copy of the Galaxy Locket, ordered by Crystal Group Ukraine.

Surface is encrusted with white diamonds of about 15ct total weight, with 1ct round Paraiba tourmaline in the centre. ФАМИЛЬНОЙ ЦЕННОСТЬЮ может стать этот медальон, призванный таить под крышкой воспоминания. Немецкий ювелирный Дом Victor Mayer, по заказу Crystal Group Ukraine, выпустил в лимитированной серии медальон Galaxy, созданный в единственном экземпляре. Лицевая часть локета инкрустирована белыми бриллиантами общим весом около 15 ct, в центре — круглый турмалин Параиба весом 1 ct.

Price: € 85 309 DIAMONDS, GOLD AND ALLIGATOR are the materials of which the Canadian design team Pi’couture has created the world’s most expensive dog collar Amour, Amour. It bears 1600 handcrafted diamonds of 52 ct total weight with an incredible 7 ct diamond in the centre.

For proper storage, the collar is supplied with a natural size dog sculpture created according to the proportions of the pet, which will own sparkling accessory. Thus, pet owners get not only jewelry for their four-legged friend, but its statue in the natural size.

БРИЛЛИАНТЫ, ЗОЛОТО И КОЖА КРОКОДИЛА —

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это материалы, из которых канадская дизайнерская группа Pi’couture создала самый дорогой в мире собачий ошейник Amour, Amour. Его украшают 1600 бриллиантов, обработанных вручную, общий вес камней составляет 52 ct. Центр композиции — бриллиант 7 ct. В комплекте прилагается скульптура — ее создают по меркам собаки, для которой предназначен аксессуар.

Price: € 2 773 000

ZIRKEL IMMOBILIEN Kurrentgasse 12/27 1010 Vienna Tel: +4315246868 Mob: +436505245869 Email: info@zirkel.at www.zirkel.at

Price: on request

KAASGRABENRESIDENZEN APARTMENTS is a fairytale, that can easily come true thanks to the Austrian agency Zirkel Immobilien GmbH. Founded 20 years ago, the company is skilled both in operations with elite housing and on investment, providing customers with comprehensive support in the acquisition, sale and management of personal real estate.

Foreign customers are served in German, English and Russian.

This exclusive property, located on the border of two elite and the most prestigious districts of Vienna: Sievering and Grinzing, combine the positive aspects of modern urban life with the pleasures of living in a private home. The area of one penthouse is 180 sq. m., each has a terrace with a swimming pool. The windows overlook panoramas of Vienna. Exclusive design, that won the architectural contest, is complemented with various wonders of modern technologies that ensure the highest living comfort.

The function of surveillance is provided as well.

Power supply meets the canons of green building. The house has an underground garage.

АПАРТАМЕНТЫ KAASGRABENRESIDENZEN — сказка, легко воплощаемая в жизнь австрийским агентством Zirkel Immobilien GmbH. Основанная 20 лет назад, компания специализируется как на операциях с элитным жильем, так и на инвестировании, оказывая клиентам всестороннюю поддержку в вопросах приобретения, продажи и управления личной недвижимостью. Иностранные клиенты обслуживаются на немецком, английском и русском языках. Эта эксклюзивная недвижимость, расположенная на границе двух элитных и самых престижных районов Вены — Sievering и Grinzing, сочетает положительные стороны современной городской жизни с прелестями проживания в частном доме. Площадь одного пентхауса 180 м2. За окнами — панорамный вид на Вену. В каждом — терраса с бассейном. Эксклюзивный дизайн, победивший в архитектурном конкурсе, дополнили всевозможные чудеса современной техники, обеспечивающие высочайший комфорт проживания. Предусмотрена функция видеонаблюдения. Энергоснабжение соответствует канонам экологичного строительства. В доме — подземный гараж. platinum

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I ADORE THIS WATCH, IT IS AN EYE CANDY FOR ME, AN ENDLESS TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION WITH FRIENDS WHO, LIKE ME, ARE OBSESSED WITH SWISS WATCHES. IT GIVES ME A FEELING THAT I OWN A MASTERPIECE MADE BY GENIUS AND INVOLVED INTO HAUTE HORLOGERIE. OFTEN SITTING NEXT TO FELIX BAUMGARTNER I CAUGHT MYSELF THINKING THAT PERHAPS HE EVEN DOES NOT COMPLETELY REALIZE WHAT HE CREATES. Dmitry Berdyanskyу, International Independent Expert of Watch Industry President of Crystal Group Ukraine

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resist the temptation to buy it. A sense of childish delight, rarely experienced by adults, after the first try of the UR-110 PTH on the wrist, creates desire to wear it without removing.

The model is convenient (this quality was marked by all horology critics) because the owner has no need to roll up the edge of the sleeve to learn what time it is.

The control panel on the dial side is equipped with hour and second displays, «day/night» and «oil change» indicators, and a 60-second counter. The back encloses an automatic winding system regulated by dual turbines.

The architecture of the rotating satellites system has three main components: the central carousel, the planetary gear which enables the

rotation of three satellites, and three counter-rotating hour modules.

Today Urwerk Horology House se offers a limited UR- 110 PTH model edition of 20 items in platinum modification, designed in contrasts of black and red. The UR- 110 PTH is a watch with character. Its case is slightly enlarged to give the impression of armor.

Platinum is disguised, hidden from the eyes of those who like showing off with luxury. The presence of noble metal is evident only by its weight.

To finish such an impressive model, micro- sandblasted matte surfaces were chosen.

The UR- 110 PTH is a magnificent mechanical monster handcrafted of the noblest metal.

What incredibly cool guys do work for Urwerk! PL

Urwerk, UR-110PTH Movement: UR 9.01 caliber, self-winding, power reserve 39 hours Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day/night indicator, «Oil Change» alerting service Case: titanium/blackened platinum, water resistance 30 m Strap: alligator

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обожаю эти часы. Они для меня услада глаз, нескончаемая тема для обсуждения с товарищами, которые, как и я, помешаны на швейцарских часах. Они дают мне ощущение обладания творением гения и моей причастности к высокому часовому искусству. Часто, сидя рядом с Феликсом Баумгартнером, я ловил себя на мысли, что, возможно, он сам не до конца понимает, что создает. Панель управления модели UR-110 PTH на лицевой стороне оснащена: указателем часа, инди-

катором день/ночь, оригинальным указателем техобслуживания oil change (смена смазки) и 60-секундным счетчиком. Под задней крышкой находится система автоматического подзавода, регулируемая двумя турбинами. Архитектура системы вращающихся сателлитов имеет три основных компонента: центральную карусель, планетарный редуктор, обеспечивающий параллельное вращение трех часовых сателлитов, и три противоположно вращающихся часовых модуля. Сегодня часовой Дом Urwerk предлагает своим поклонникам лими-

тированную серию из 20 экземпляров модели UR-110 PTH в платиновой модификации с дизайном в цветовых контрастах черного и красного.

UR-110 PTH — это часы с характером. Их корпус слегка увеличен, чтобы создать впечатление массивности, как у брони. Платина здесь замаскирована, скрыта от глаз любителей щегольнуть показной роскошью. Наличие благородного металла выдает лишь вес часов. В отделке такой внушительной модели предпочтение было отдано матовым поверхностям, достигаемым методом микропескоструйной обработки.

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UNDER THE STATE — MORE FREEDOM

Мало кому известно, что в мире существуют тысячи микрогосударств, которые даже не нанесены на карту. Но они дают право гражданства, жданства, имеют валюту и независимость.

CARCINOGENS OF THE HELL

Few of us know that there are many micro-states worldwide, even not marked on the map.

The Principality of Sealand is situated on an abandoned British Navy offshore platform of the Second World War times. The Kingdom of Bermania is «located» in the United States. It has no territory, but boasts its own currency.

Frestonia state was created in 1977 by the squatters settled in abandoned houses of London.

Atlantium Empire is founded by three residents of Sydney, who decided to declare the independence from Australia. Citizens of the Empire count approximately1,000 people in 90 countries around the world — they use their own calendar, leading the countdown since the last ice age. According to their reckoning, it is year 10 527 now.

Фантазия любителей хендмейда, выбравших в качестве исходного материала старые автошины, настолько безудержна, что может создать даже роскошные скульптуры.

Imps, throwing wood under the cauldron with sinners, would envy the heat of burning tires, and the black smoke of rubber, provoking rapidly developing lung cancer, would hit the spot.

Creative and absolutely unbloody people have invented how to use obsolete «shoes» of iron horses with the benefit for health and delight for the eye.

The fantasy of handmade fans, having chosen the old car tires as material, is so rampant that it turns «junk» into the luxury of graceful swans, bright and cheerful parrots, funny giraffes, fairy dragons, garden furniture, swimming pools and much more. These crafts are becoming participants of international exhibitions. Ukrainian exhibitions of tires in many cities are still causing only fear.

THE ORIGINS OF UKRAINIAN PERSEVERANCE

Киевского князя Владимира склоняли к разным верам. Но греки превзошли всех рассказами о Христе, о храмах в золоте с тысячами свечей и песнопениями.

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Prince Vladimir of Kiev was declined to various religions.

He was a ladies’ man and bored with it, so the Muslims lured him into their nets by approved polygamy, but on the prohibition against eating pork and drinking wine, the prince, as a truly Russian man, responded: «Drinking is fun on Russian land. No way without it». Khazars offered Judaism, but the prince was shocked by circumcision. The Germans were praising Catholicism.

However, the freedom-loving prince the Red Sun did not want to be submitted to the authority of the Pope.

The Greeks managed to surpass the competitors, melting the heart of Vladimir by stories about Christ and His commandments, fasting, gluttony and plenty of wine, about the gilded temples with thousands of candles and hymns of worship. «That is good!» — the prince said and decided to baptize Kievan Rus’.

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Fyodor Dostoevsky in «Demons» novel, managed to analyze the origins and results of revolutions, which are actual today as well, and in words of his main character from “the Idiot novel”, Prince Myshkin, stated that, alas, not intellect, but only the «Beauty will save the world!»

1. Watch Ludovic Ballouard 2. Necklace Magerit 3. Cufflinks Clan de Vega 4. Necklace Magerit 5. Necklace Akillis 6. Watch Graff 7. Ring Judith Ripka 8. Bracelet Baraka 9. Earrings Casato

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platinum Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun. «Marie Antoinette with a rose». 1783

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Jacques-Louis David. «Sabine women, stopping the battle between the Romans and the Sabines».

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Life is full of beautiful things, friendship and mutual understanding, all this is still very close and nothing is too late, as long as people are alive.

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WORD, ACT, FATE

A FRENCH NOVELIST GERARD DE CORTANZE WAS ONE OF FAMOUS GUESTS OF THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL BOOK ARSENAL FESTIVAL, AND GLADLY SHARED A CONVERSATION WITH THE CORRESPONDENT OF PLATINUM MAGAZINE. СРЕДИ МНОГОЧИСЛЕННЫХ ИЗВЕСТНЫХ ПИСАТЕЛЕЙ IV МЕЖДУНАРОДНОГО ФЕСТИВАЛЯ «КНИЖНЫЙ АРСЕНАЛ» В КИЕВЕ БЫЛ ФРАНЦУЗСКИЙ РОМАНИСТ ЖЕРАР ДЕ КОРТАНЗ, КОТОРЫЙ С УДОВОЛЬСТВИЕМ ПОБЕСЕДОВАЛ С КОРРЕСПОНДЕНТОМ PLATINUM.

GERARD DE CORTANZE: MAIDAN SEEMS LIKE APOCALYPSE TO ME Platinum: Monsieur Gerard, is it your first visit to Book Arsenal festival?

Gérard de Cortanze: The second one. It is very interesting to observe how the French language integrates into Ukrainian environment. I find it important to build a «bridge» between the two cultures. My books are translated into 25 languages, but this is the first time they have been translated into Ukrainian. In Ukraine, as in other countries, readers have different mentality that is why by reading foreign literature people expand their horizons.

PL.: A part of the Book Arsenal program focuses on the problem of relationship between the writer and the government, considering revolutionary issues.

What do you think of it?

G.C.: I don’t know much about Ukraine. Of course, I checked up the news about what was happening here, in Kiev, in winter. But those information wars do not allow

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me making a clear opinion.

If I wanted to write about the French Revolution, perhaps, I would have plunged into history. But I am in this reality and I share my feelings without analyzing what is happening.

As for revolutionary changes — analysis needs a larger time interval, while the wounds of Ukraine are still bleeding. I agree with the statement that «when cannons speak, the muses keep silence».

PL.: Your first book in Ukrainian, «Indigo», touches upon the subject of revolution. What made you write it?

G.C.: It is about what the annexation of Nice and Savoy by France in 1860 is worth, to my mind. On the example of the main character, I wanted to show the difficulty of choice: abandoning Italy for France, or resettling in Italy free from invaders. But there is no analogy with the Crimea here. I do not want to intervene in this story, as it is too global and affects modern geopolitics.

My story is about the feelings of a man caught in a whirlwind of territory repartition in Europe, arranged by Napoleon III. PL.: Where do you get inspiration?

G.C.: Aragon once said that his poetry is inspired by the life in all its diversity. I visited Maidan, it feels like Apocalypse to me — in its biblical, orthodox meaning, a kind of catharsis.

I am happened to be the only person in my family who could read.

Therefore, I always felt lonely, and that feeling returned to me while I was walking among the barricades of tires.

Could these feelings be an inspiration for a new book? Time will show.

PL.: Gerard, You’re an aristocrat, how can it be that in your family only you could read?

G.C.: I am the son of Italian immigrants; my father comes from an aristocratic family of Turan, whose history can be traced up to 2000 years. My mother is Neapolitan, her father was a Mason,

who played the accordion at the balls. I lived in suburbs of Paris, and my childhood was very strange and weird. I was the son of a worker with ancient aristocratic roots, I studied at the Catholic Church, but I never attended divine service. My parents could not read. I remember how, being a child, I told my mother that books would protect me from the dangers of the surrounding world.

PL.: One of your books is dedicated to the famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Why? G.C.:It is not actually about the painter — rather a story of her passionate love that lasted only half a year. There was a kind of love triangle and tragic events that led to the unexpected ending of this story.

Frida Kahlo distinguished herself by self-portraits. By the way, one of them, «Roots», was sold at Sotheby’s for seven million dollars.

Frida was in bad health — she suffered from polio as a child, and once got into a serious car accident affected her health for life. In 1929 she married the painter Diego Rivera, and, like him, supported the Communist Party. In 1937, Soviet revolutionary leader Lev Trotsky briefly took refuge in the house of Frida and Diego, and a love affair started between him and Frida. It is believed that Trotsky was forced to leave them because of too obvious passion for the hot Mexican.

PL.: Do you have paintings by Frida Kahlo?

G.C.:I love her miniature «Survivor», which depicts a small man going into the distance. Very strange and sad mood of the picture is close to me in spirit.

PL.: Frida Kahlo changed her date of birth after the revolution.

What do you think of it?

G.C.:This is a symbolic gesture.

The revolution in dictatorial Mexico had completely changed the lives of its inhabitants. Frida Kahlo wanted her birth date to coincide with the date of the revolution start. All people of her generation were very talented and smart. Many of them became famous politicians, writers and lawyers.

PL.: What does the luxury concept mean to you?

G.C.:It is something that educated people need — those who understand and appreciate the sense of life. If life consisted only in pragmatic and necessary things for physical existence, it would be very boring. For example, if you remove the luxuries such as in the Renaissance period, many kinds of art and artistic styles simply would not have existed today. For me, luxury is creative work and, in my case, its result is a book. Splendid and expensive cars, watches, jewelry — are essential luxury, they give birth to innovations. If you go back in time, you will find out that the jewelry

Platinum: Месье Жерар, Вы впервые на фестивале «Книжный Арсенал»? Жерар де Кортанз: Я был здесь полтора года назад, очень интересно наблюдать, как французский язык интегрируется в украинскую среду. Мои книги переведены на 25 языков, но на украинский впервые только сейчас.

Pl.: Часть программы «Книжного Арсенала» посвящена теме взаимоотношений писателя и государства. Это касается не только идеологии, но и драматических кризисов революционного толка. Как Вы относитесь к этому? Ж. К.: К сожалению, Украину я знаю плохо. Конечно, я слышал и следил за тем, что происходило у вас

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has always existed. In the history of mankind there was no a period when men and women did not wear jewelry.

PL.: Do you have any luxuries or luxury collections?

G.C.: I must say, writers usually do not live in luxury. But this does not mean that they do not like it.

For me, luxury is writing in a state of complete freedom.

PL.: Where do you prefer to spend your free time?

G.C.: For vacation I visit Italy and Troyes, because these are two homelands of my parents.

I like visiting Andalusia and Spain.

I’m keen on the crazy rhythm of New York. And now I will gladly add Kyiv to my travel list. PL

зимой в Киеве. Информационные войны не дают мне оснований составить определенное и правдивое мнение об этом. Не могу не согласиться с утверждением: «Когда говорят пушки — музы молчат».

Pl.: Что вдохновляет Вас на написание книг? Ж. К.: Арагон говорил, что его поэзия вдохновлялась жизнью во всем ее многообразии. Я не мог не посетить Майдан и должен сказать, что у меня родилось ощущение Апокалипсиса в его библейском, православном толковании — как очищение от страстей.

Pl.: Одна из Ваших книг написана об известной мексиканской художнице Фриде Кало. Почему? Ж. К.: Эта книга не только о Кало как художнице — это история ее

страстной любви, продолжавшейся всего полгода. Там есть своеобразный любовный треугольник и трагические события, которые привели к неожиданной развязке этой истории. Фрида Кало стала известна благодаря своим автопортретам. Кстати, один из них — «Корни» — был продан на аукционе «Сотбис» за семь миллионов долларов.

Pl.: Есть ли у Вас предметы роскоши, дорогие коллекции? Ж. К.: Писатели, как правило, не живут в роскоши. Но это не означает, что они не любят ее. Для меня роскошь — это заниматься литературным трудом, находясь в состоянии полной свободы. platinum

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VASLAV NIJINSKY KYIV BOASTS NOT ONLY ITS ONE AND A HALF THOUSAND YEAR HISTORY, BUT ALSO BEING THE MOTHERLAND OF MANY GENIUSES, INCLUDING THE AUTHOR OF «MASTER AND MARGARITA» MIKHAIL BULGAKOV, THE CREATOR OF «BLACK SQUARE» KAZIMIR MALEVITCH, AIRCRAFT ENGINEER IGOR SIKORSKY, RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHER NIKOLAY BERDYAEV, SINGER AND ENTERTAINER ALEXANDER VERTINSKY, PIANIST VLADIMIR HOROWITZ AND BALLET «REVOLUTIONARY» VASLAV NIJINSKY...

КИЕВ БОГАТ НЕ ТОЛЬКО ПОЛУТОРАТЫСЯЧЕЛЕТНЕЙ ИСТОРИЕЙ, НО И РОЖДЕНИЕМ НА СВОЕЙ ЗЕМЛЕ МНОГИХ ГЕНИЕВ. МИХАИЛ БУЛГАКОВ, КАЗИМИР МАЛЕВИЧ, ИГОРЬ СИКОРСКИЙ, НИКОЛАЙ БЕРДЯЕВ, АЛЕКСАНДР ВЕРТИНСКИЙ, ВАЦЛАВ НИЖИНСКИЙ…

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e probably could have been born in any other city, because his parents — professional dancers — led a nomadic life. But coincidences are not occasional, in fact. Three children of Nijinsky couple began to dance before they could walk. Vaslav was the middle of them, however, fate granted him with many gifts of a «brilliant number one». He inherited his father’s perseverance, diligence of his mother and physique, ideal for ballet. Boy’s innate sense of beauty, sophisticated worldview and unusually violent fantasy became a significant complement.

One day his father left the family, and the mother with children settled in St. Petersburg, with a definite purpose: to give them good education. Thanks to exceptional «jumping» features, young Vaslav entered the Imperial Ballet School.

Pupils of the school were gladly accepted at the royal court. They were trained by the best teachers for eight years. Those applicants, who had shown special talent, automatically became ballet dancers of the Mariinsky Theatre, on completion of their studies. Such a destiny was determined for Vaslav Nijinsky as well.

He successfully debuted in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s «Don Giovanni», and soon had leading roles, becoming

a dance partner to prima ballerinas Mathilde Kschessinska, Olga Preobrazhenska, Anna Pavlova and Tamara Krasavina. Pampered Petersburg public watched the young soloist with bated breath as he «hovered» barely touching the ground, and performed the most technically complex pirouettes without apparent effort.

Touring in many countries, from the elegant, technically perfect dancer of the classical repertoire, who achieved success by the natural grace and ease, Vaslav was steadily turning into a revolutionary innovator in ballet, gradually abandoning its canons.

Nijinsky came in full force in Paris «Seasons» by Dyaghilev, with consummate skill embodying scenic characters in a much deeper way than required, shocking the most experienced choreographers. In the summer of 1911 the dancer first tried his hand as a choreographer, revealing long-cherished ideas in choreographic poem «Afternoon of a Faun» composed by Claude Debussy.

Choreography of the XIX-th century was strongly influenced by the Greco-Roman heritage, and therefore the dramatic part of a ballet was performed by mime actors, while the ballerinas danced without acting, and their partners served only as the «props» during especially difficult pas. Dancers wanted only to improve their movement skills, isolated from the ideas of the

play, decorations and costumes. But the aim that Nijinsky pursued was to combine acting and dancing.

Necessity to express the essence, the content of the ballet by means of dance was obvious to him, just as the writer expresses it with the help of words and musician via a tune.

Nijinsky was the first one who took the step away, abandoning grace and fluidity of the classical ballet art.

He consciously started to use immobility as a theatrical pause, realizing that it was often able to emphasize the movement better than the movement itself. On the day of the Paris premiere of his «Faun», spectators watched the performance motionless, stunned to the state of inability to express their feelings. But as soon as the curtain came down, something unimaginable started. Wild applause was mixed with whistles.

But the majority of the audience approved the show.

The next morning, an article by Auguste Rodin was published in «Le Matin» newspaper. The famous sculptor wrote about Nijinsky the following: «intellectuality of his art is so rich and varied that he approaches to a genius level»…

In the 1913 season, the time to the «Rite of Spring» by Igor Stravinsky came, with decorations

by Nicholas Roerich. From the stage spectators were swamped by the energy of a pagan festival of calling the Spring. Again the audience could not stand the energy and the ballet was interrupted several times to bring inadequate viewers out. But everyone knew: it was the birth of Vaslav Nijinsky’s fame. Unfortunately, rather posthumous fame.

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рое детей четы Нижинских танцевать начали раньше, чем уверенно ходить. Вацлав был средним из них, однако именно ему досталось «гениальное первенство». Благодаря особенной природной прыгучести он был принят в Императорское балетное училище, по завершении которого стал артистом балета Мариинского театра. Гастролируя во многих странах, из танцовщика классического Вацлав неуклонно превращался в новатора балета, постепенно отказываясь от устаревших канонов. Нижинский заявил о себе на весь мир в парижских «Сезонах» Дягилева, смело выступив в роли балетмейстера в хореографической поэме «Послеполуденный отдых фавна» на музыку Клода Дебюсси. Его целью стало объединение драматического актера с танцовщиком. Затем, в сезоне 1913 года, настал черед постановки «Весны священной» Игоря Стравинского в декорациях Николая Рериха. Так родилась слава Вацлава Нижинского. К сожалению, не столько прижизненная, сколько посмертная.

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ARGENTINEAN WORD «CHE», DEPENDING ON INTONATION AND CONTEXT, MEANS SURPRISE AND DELIGHT, SADNESS AND HATE, ACCEPTANCE AND PROTEST. ERNESTO GUEVARA, GOT HIS FAMOUS ALIAS DUE TO ADDICTION TO THIS WORD. В АРГЕНТИНЕ ЧАСТО УПОТРЕБЛЯЮТ МЕЖДОМЕТИЕ «ЧЕ», КОТОРОЕ В ЗАВИСИМОСТИ ОТ КОНТЕКСТА МОЖЕТ ОЗНАЧАТЬ УДИВЛ ЛЕНИЕ И ВОСТОРГ, ПЕЧАЛЬ И НЕНАВИ ИСТЬ, ОДОБРЕНИЕ И ПРОТЕСТ. ЕГО ЛЮБИЛ ПОВТОРЯТЬ И КОМАНДАНТЕ ЭРНЕСТО ГЕВАРА…

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he word «che», depending on intonation and context, means surprise and delight, sadness and hate, acceptance and protest.

Ernesto Guevara, got his famous alias due to addiction to this word.

Ernesto Guevara Lynch de la Serna was born on June 14, 1928 in Rosario city in Argentina in a wealthy family of an architect. Later his parents moved to Córdoba and, one by one, four more children appeared in the family.

Thirteen year old Ernesto started studying in the State College, after which he went to Buenos Aires and entered the Medical Faculty of the National University.

«I have to earn living as quickly as possible» — he explained his choice. «Quickly» was his favorite word …

By mid-1953 Guevara got a university degree… and immediately went to Guatemala, where there was

a revolution at that time. However, the liberation struggle was defeated, and Ernesto, who had managed to deserve hatred of the local authorities, had to hide.

He went to Mexico and began working as a doctor in the capital Institute of Cardiology. Two years later, an integrated personality — a communist, a revolutionary, an outspoken opponent of capitalism and genocide, Ernesto Guevara met with the brothers Fidel and Raul Castro. From that time his active participation in the revolutionary liberation struggle of the Cuban people against the dictatorial regime of Batista began. Ernesto joined the revolutionary unit and mastered military skills in a training camp in the suburbs of Mexico City. It was the time he received his nickname Che from his new friends. When all the preparations were completed, 82 revolutionaries in olive-

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рнесто Гевара Линч де ла Серна родился 14 июня 1928 года в аргентинском городе Росарио. В середине пятидесятых он получил диплом врача и тут же… отправился в Гватемалу участвовать в революции. Однако освободительная борьба потерпела поражение, Эрнесто бежал в Мексику и устроился на работу в столичный институт кардиологии. Два года спустя Гевара познакомился с братьями Фиделем и Раулем Кастро и стал активным участником кубинской революции, которая завершилась полной победой народа над диктатурой Батисты. Че Гевара принял кубинское гражданство и занял пост в новом правительстве. Но со временем, оставив все, неуемный революционер продолжил путь борьбы — сначала в Республике Конго, а затем в Боливии. Во время одного из боев был ранен, захвачен в плен и казнен.

green uniforms sailed on board of the Granma yacht in the direction of the island of Cuba.

Being attacked by Batista’s troops, the associates lost about a quarter of their platoon in first skirmishes, many of the survivors were injured, including Che. But yet they continued to fight in the spur of the Sierra Maestra mountains, which served as a good hiding place.

Gradually, the revolutionaries gained the trust of local farmers, mostly due to Che’s medical skills.

For most of the year 1957, guerrilla war continued in Cuba. Batista army suffered defeat after defeat. After cruel fighting rebels’ forces entered Havana. A week later, the morning of January 8, heading the first column, Fidel Castro entered the Cuban capital as well. Thus, Cuban Revolution ended in complete victory of people.

Che Guevara took Cuban citizenship and became the second man in the new government after Fidel Castro.

With virtually no experience in public administration and economics, Che managed to learn promptly and change all things in his custody areas for the better.

But gradually his relationship with Castro began to deteriorate due to Che’s public statements about the USSR. Comandante denounced the Soviets in «selling aid to the people’s revolutions, based on profit, which is little different from the imperialistic interests».

In addition, Ernesto was much more interested in the worldwide revolutionary movement than in economic development of Cuba.

So in 1965 he renounced all his posts and titles and went to the Republic of Congo, to participate in the revolution.

Alas, that time he was unable to contribute to the victory — the insurgency led by Lumumba was suppressed. But discouragement never was typical for Ernesto Che Guevara. Two years later, he led a guerrilla liberation forces of Bolivia. During the battle in El Yuro, Comandante was wounded and captured. Next day, on October 9, 1967, the Americans executed the last XX-th century revolutionary — Ernesto Che Guevara.

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PERPETUAL COMBAT: THE BEST FILMS ABOUT REVOLUTION REVOLUTIONS WERE OFTEN USED IN CINEMA AS A WAY TO REFLECT HUMAN DRAMAS. SUCH FILMS NOT ONLY CARRY THE POLITICAL CONTEXT, BUT ARE DEFINITIONS OF AN UPHEAVAL IN ART AND MORALS. MOVIES AS IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS OF THEIR ERAS EXIST BEYOND THE TIME.

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РЕВОЛЮЦИОННЫЕ СОБЫТИЯ НЕРЕДКО ИСПОЛЬЗОВАЛИСЬ В КИНОИСКУССТВЕ КАК СПОСОБ ОТРАЖЕНИЯ СЕРЬЕЗНЫХ ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСКИХ ДРАМ. ФИЛЬМЫ, ЗАНЯВШИЕ ДОСТОЙНОЕ МЕСТО В ИСТОРИИ КИНЕМАТОГРАФА, АКТУАЛЬНЫ ВНЕ ВРЕМЕНИ.

BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN S. Eisenstein

БРОНЕНОСЕЦ ПОТЕМКИН Сергей Эйзенштейн

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One of the greatest films in the whole history of the cinema is just about revolution. Silent film Battleship Potemkin is based on the real historic event.

The main plot line is the mutiny of the crew at Black Navy battleship as a reaction to the attempt to make them eat the soup with worm-eaten meat. The instigator of the revolt, sailor Vacoulenchouk, is killed in the battle. His funeral causes the mass shooting of peaceful population by government troops. It takes place at a staircase in Odessa that due to the film got the name Potemkin staircase. Later on the film many times became the source of quotations. Most of attention was dedicated to the legendary scene at the staircase with its key episode where a perambulator rushes down the stairs. According to the director the idea to shoot the renowned staircase came to him when he was sitting on it, eating cherries, throwing their stones and looking how they were jumping down.

Serguey Eisenstein, his assistant Grigori Alexandrov and cameraman Edward Tissais’s way to the world recognition took only three months. They needed only this record term to shoot and cut their classical masterpiece. The aim of Eisenstein’s film was creation of “inner monologue”, he wanted to show deep feelings. But realization of his ambitions became possible only in talking pictures. He compensated forced silence by skillful cutting. Just in this way the film acquired a certain pace, tempo and the atmosphere of narration. As a result critics called this work “triumph of cutting” The revolt of sailors at Potemkin turned out to be charged with such mutinous power and so strongly struck by its realism that it was banned in a number of Western countries. Reichschancellor Josef Goebbels admired this film of Eisenstein and said that it is very difficult to invent more efficient propaganda.

Один из величайших художественных фильмов всех времен и народов «Броненосец Потемкин» основан на подлинном историческом событии. Основная линия сюжета — бунт на броненосце Черноморского флота, поднятый матросами в ответ на попытку накормить их борщом с червивым мясом. Зачинщик восстания матрос Вакуленчук погиб в схватке. Его похороны привели к массовому расстрелу мирного населения правительственными войсками — это происходило на одесской лестнице, благодаря фильму получившей название Потемкинской. Сергей Эйзенштейн, его ассистент Григорий Александров и оператор Эдуард Тиссэ шли ко всемирному признанию всего три месяца — за этот рекордный срок они сняли и смонтировали свой хрестоматийный шедевр. Критики называли эту работу «триумфом монтажа». Восстание моряков на «Потемкине» оказалось заряжено такой мятежной силой, что в ряде западных стран фильм был запрещен.

Spartacus movie

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A Slave of Love movie

A SLAVE OF LOVE N. Mikhalkov

РАБА ЛЮБВИ Никита Михалков

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«Мосфильм», 1975

N. Michalkov’s film is based on the interpretation of silent film star Vera Kholonaya’s destiny who quite plainly sympathized with the Krasniye (the Red) and according to certain data was an agent of the Bolshevik secret service.

The action takes place in summer of 1918. Less than a year ago the Bolsheviks had made a revolution and almost the whole country was enveloped by the fever of the Civil War. From Moscow, occupied by the Bolsheviks, silent picture star Olga Voznesenskaya, played by Helen Solovey, goes to the Crimea where they shoot the film “A Slave of Love”.

She suffers from the collapse of all the old life principles and tries to surround herself with Beauty. It became the background of the beginning of Voznesenskaya’s love-affair with the cameraman of the film Victor Pototskiy who had connections with Bolshevik underground.

The film became the jumping-off place in Nikita Mikhalkov’s creative work. It was internationally recognized and received numerous awards.

Фильм Никиты Михалкова «Раба любви» — это на интерпретация судьбы легендарной актрисы немого кино Веры Холодной. Действие ленты разворачивается летом 1918 года. Из занятой большевиками Москвы звезда немого кино Ольга Вознесенская, сыгранная Еленой Соловей, отправилась в Крым на съемки фильма «Раба любви». Это послужило фоном для начала романа Вознесенской с оператором группы Виктором Потоцким, который был связан с большевистским подпольем.

SPARTACUS S. Kubrick

СПАРТАК Стэнли Кубрик

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Universal Pictures, США, 1960

Heroic epos of Stanley Kubrick describes struggle for freedom.

This large-scale and spectacular film tells us about legendary Spartacus’s life, his beloved Valeriya and Roman commander Krass. Unconquerable desire to be free makes Spartacus rebel against the cruelty of authorities.

Film Spartacus brought Stanley Kubrick real fame and commercial success. The director confesses that it was one of the most difficult works. The disagreements in their creative work all the time appeared between him and Kirk Douglas, who starred in this film. But notwithstanding all the conflicts and difficulties Spartacus got 4 Oscars.

Героический эпос Стэнли Кубрика описывает борьбу за свободу. Картина рассказывает о жизни легендарного Спартака, его возлюбленной Валерии и римского полководца Красса. Непобедимое желание быть свободным человеком заставляет Спартака взбунтоваться против жестокости властей. «Спартак» принес Стэнли Кубрику настоящую славу и коммерческий успех. По признанию режиссера, эта работа была одной из самых трудных. Но несмотря на все сложности, «Спартак» получил четыре премии «Оскар».

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VICTOR MAYER IMPECCABLE CLASSICS

Dr. Marcus Oliver Mohr — the president of Victor Mayer

THE PRESIDENT OF THE GERMAN COMPANY VICTOR MAYER, DR. MARCUS OLIVER MOHR, TOLD ABOUT THE HERITAGE OF CLASSIC JEWELRY ART, TECHNIQUES OF CREATING GORGEOUS FIRE ENAMEL, FILIGREE ENGRAVING AND GUILLOCHE.

Platinum: For a long time Victor Mayer company was the only one that continued Fabergé tradition including the right of branding the jewelry with VM logo.

What is the brand’s hallmark today?

Marcus Oliver Mohr: For more than 120 years we have always used the same registered maker’s mark «VM» and continue to do so to date. The company is constantly striving to surpass its own standards.

Pl.: Is it true that the company uses technologies of a century ago and even instruments of those years in production?

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M. O. M.: We still master extremely rare artisan techniques.

In addition we are lucky to possess historic tools which are not sold anymore.

Pl.: What are your favorite materials and technologies for making jewelry?

M. O. M.: The perfect combination of beautiful colours makes jewelry pieces breathtakingly beautiful for me.

I personally spend hours to choose the perfect gemstones and new enamel shades that correspond the spirit of times.

Earrings and locket Victor Mayer: 18 ct white gold, white diamonds, electric blue enamel

Pl.: Evolution is said to be much better for society development than revolution, and how do these processes affect the art? In particular, your company development?

M. O. M.: In art innovations have to be revolutions breaking down the boundaries of existing traditions.

But in jewelry we create not for the moment but for lasting pleasure.

Pl.: Figuratively speaking, you are “bathing” in fine jewelry art. What does luxury mean to you in the widest sense of the word?

M. O. M.: Luxury for me definitely means to choose quality over quantity. I also enjoy the luxury of working creatively, and together with my team we create beautiful jewels that can be considered as pieces of art.

Pl.: Do you have favorite jewelry pieces that you often wear?

M. O. M.: I always wear cufflinks. My favorite ones are covered with blue fire enamel and are made using the guilloche technique.

Pl.: It is easy to imagine what kind of presents you like to give your nearest and dearest peopleor it is a wrong guess?

M. O. M.: Well, I love to present them jewelry — often made only for them. However, I am also an avid reader and will often give family members and friends a good book.

Pl.: Which profession would you like to master if you didn’t work in a jewelry company?

M. O. M.: I would have continued my academic career. I am a graduate in philosophy and even used to teach for a while. I enjoyed it.

IN THE ARTS NEW DEVELOPMENTS HAVE TO BE REVOLUTIONS BREAKING DOWN THE BOUNDARIES OF EXISTING TRADITIONS Pl.: How do you like spending your leisure time?

M. O. M.: I love art in any form, so concerts, exhibitions and theatrical performances are very important to me.

Pl.: Which parts of the world do you prefer to visit during your vacation?

M. O. M.: For me the most important part of my vacation is the opportunity to experience something new. I would like to travel to places in Africa, South America, Asia and Eastern Europe.

Pl.: What kind of opinion have you made as an artist, not a politician, about the events of a past few months in Ukraine?

M. O. M.: I was happy to learn that Ukraine is actually the country with many ethnic groups and with

Platinum: Долгое время компания Victor Mayer была единственной, кто продолжал традиции Фаберже с правом клеймения произведений ювелирного искусства логотипом VM. Что сегодня является визитной карточкой бренда? Маркус Оливер Мор: Более 120 лет мы использовали одно и то же зарегистрированное клеймо мастера VM — и продолжаем это делать. Компания постоянно стремится превзойти собственные стандарты. Мастера разрабатывают новые технические решения и инновационные идеи. Лучшим примером служит коллекция Opera, которая блестяще демонстрирует весь наш опыт в ювелирном искусстве, например гравировку в технике гильоше, покрытие эмалью, инкрустацию бриллиантами, мастерство сборки и полировки.

Ring Victor Mayer: 18 ct white gold, white diamonds, tanzanite, blue enamel

many different cultures. Finally life is more colorful if different traditions and customs co-exist.

Pl.: How do you assess the distribution of Victor Mayer luxury goods to Ukraine, which is represented by Crystal Group Ukraine?

M. O. M.: The Ukrainian luxury market is very important for VICTOR MAYER. We highly appreciate the great cooperation with Crystal Group, the house that understands real luxury and that is able to serve their customers in a profound and professional way treating jewelry as an art form.

Pl.: Вы, можно сказать, «купаетесь» в высоком ювелирном искусстве. А что для Вас является роскошью в широком толковании этого слова? М. О.М.: Я также ценю роскошь творческой работы. Сама суть роскоши — это время, проведенное в хорошей компании, в кругу семьи, друзей, партнеров по бизнесу.

Pl.: Как Вы оцениваете дистрибуцию товаров роскоши Victor Mayer, которую в Украине представляет компания Crystal Group Ukraine? М. О.М.: Украинский luxury-рынок очень важен для Victor Mayer. Мы ценим блестящее сотрудничество с Crystal Group Ukraine — компанией, которая понимает, что такое настоящая роскошь, и работает со своими покупателями вдумчиво и профессионально, расценивая ювелирное мастерство как вид высокого искусства.

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Every King, depicted on cards, is a real historical character

David Alexander the Great Julius Caesar Charlemagne

the deepest Metro station in the world is Kiev Arsenalnaya station. The distance from it to the surface of the Earth is

Frank Macnamara liked to receive interest on the loans, which he provided to small entrepreneurs.

In 1950, he issued Diners Club card, which was the first credit card in the country. Today the total balance of «plastic» debt of Americans exceeds $ 700 billion

Before having united Italy and becoming a national hero,

Giuseppe Garibaldi lived on Staten Island in the United States and worked at a candle factory.

Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh in the early days of his political career worked as a retoucher of photographs

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SUPERLATIVE OPERA

FABIOS — A PLEASURE TO EAT

ROYAL ENTERTAINMENT IN VIENNA

SPA KEMPINSKI — WELLBEING PHILOSOPHY

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VIENNA Hofburg — palace complex

PULSING WITH PLEASURE

«OH, MY TUNGUS FRIENDS, IF YOU ONLY KNEW HOW GORGEOUS VIENNA IS!» A. CHEKHOV

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Trolley Museum

ccording to the Mercer agency research, comparing the quality of life in 221 big cities of the world, last year for the fifth time Vienna was ranked first by getting the best grades in the areas of: infrastructure, public transport, banking and finance, security, culture and leisure activities.

Eternally young Vienna has the history of many centuries.

But the most precious in the history of the capital of Austria is its cultural heritage. Majestic St. Stephen’s Cathedral with more than eight hundred year history — is one of the main attractions of the city. The Hofburg Imperial Palace is no less interesting — the palace complex of beautiful buildings, constructed at different times and in different styles.

In addition, Vienna can be called the capital of museums without exaggeration: the Sigmund Freud’s Museum boasts the largest library of works devoted to the problems of psychoanalysis in Europe, that counts 35 000 volumes. Leopold Museum is home for many works of the brightest representatives of Austrian Expressionism. Kunsthistorisches Museum contains a magnificent collection of paintings by geniuses. Those who appreciate gorgeous jewelry will get inestimable pleasure visiting the Imperial Treasury of Habsburgs.

In the Gross Spergasse old mansion the Museum of Criminology is situated, the exposure of which can be compared to a room of horrors — and the museum list can be continued endlessly.

Classical music fans all over the world hold is esteem Vienna State Opera and its absolute acoustics.

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For those who was tuned into romantic mood walking across magnificent Vienna, the city opens up an opportunity to visit cafes and coffee shops.

In Austria coffee is a three hundred year tradition. Almost all the old cafes of Vienna are associated with the names of great people from different eras. Café Central Coffee House was a favorite place of famous revolutionaries.

Mozart and Beethoven gave concerts in Frauenhuber cafe. Café Landermann was visited by Stefan Zweig, and Sigmund Freud.

The most striking thing is that most of these cafes have preserved its historic face, and now look like a hundred years ago.

But Austrian cafes delight their visitors not only with coffee, but also with famous pastries.

And yet, coming to Austria, a sweet tooth is eager to taste the famous Sachertorte.

Originally the recipe was invented in 1832, by a sixteen-year chef assistant at the court of Prince Metternich, Franz Sacher. 100 years later, the grandson of the founder sold the recipe to the confectioner named Demel. And now both confectioneries enjoy the right to produce this wonderful cake.

Continuing the culinary topic, we cannot forget Viennese restaurants. Steirereck or Plachutta which serve legendary Austrian cuisine. Mediterranean delicacies wait for you in Fabios. Orpheus, Edvard in Kempinski strike the imagination with dazzling hall décor and a variety of dishes.

Vienna seemed to be created for inspiration. Joy and sadness feel equally pleasant here. As it was once wittily remarked all roads lead to Rome, of course, but they all pass through Vienna.

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Вену можно назвать столицей музеев. Поклонники классической музыки с особым трепетом и почтением относятся к Венской опере с ее абсолютной акустикой. Шопингзона Картнер-штрассе и пешеходная Грабен, прогулочные катера Дуная и фиакры, старейшая и самая протяженная трамвайная сеть в мире, кофейни, знаменитая на весь свет сдобная выпечка — все это Вена. Нельзя не вспомнить о центральных венских ресторанах. Plachutta и Steirereck — с лучшими традиционными блюдами австрийской кухни. Средиземноморские вкусности — в Fabios, Orpheus и Edvard in Kempinski. И все поражают воображение декором залов и разнообразием яств.

период существования Римской империи на месте нынешней Вены был основан форпост Виндобон — прообраз будущего города. Позже, уже будучи Веной, он стал тем «крепким орешком», безуспешная осада которого заставила Османскую империю прекратить завоевательные походы. С XVI до начала XX века Вена — столица Австро-Венгрии и резиденция династии Габсбургов. Несравненно культурное наследие Вены. Восьмисотлетний величественный собор Святого Стефана — одна из главных достопримечательностей города. Не менее интересен Хофбург — дворцовый комплекс, состоящий из прекрасных зданий, построенных в разное время и в разных стилях.

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THE COURT OPERA IN VIENNA EMERGED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE XVII-TH CENTURY, PERFORMANCES WERE HELD IN VARIOUS THEATRES. THEN, ON THE PROJECT

BY VIENNESE ARCHITECTS, A CONSTRUCTION OF A SPECIAL BUILDING BEGAN. Vienna State Opera

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he structure of the opera house was planned by the Viennese architect August Sicard von Sicardsburg, while the interior was designed by Eduard van der Nüll. It was also impacted by other major artists such as Moritz von Schwind, who painted the frescoes in the foyer, and the famous «Zauberflöten» («Magic Flute») series of frescoes on the veranda.

On May 25, 1869, the opera house solemnly opened with Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth.

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Gustav Mahler. He completely transformed the outdated performance system, increased the precision and timing of the performances, and also utilized the experience of other noteworthy artists, such as Alfred Roller, for the formation of new stage aesthetics.

Today Wiener Staatsoper boasts the widest repertoire of the globe: at least 60 different performances for 285 days of the season. Ticket price varies from €12 to €212.

In addition to opera performances, theatre guests have the opportunity to make a 40 minute tour in the building, accompanied by a guide, who fascinatingly tells about the

history and the features of Wiener Staatsoper.

There is an opera museum in the theatre as well, which hosts a variety of exhibitions related to the premieres and debut performances of artists, who then won fame.

Costumes, scenery, programs and other documents connected to the exciting theatrical past are shown here.

Wiener Staatsoper hosts the world-famous annual Viennese Ball, which is listed in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage of the world.

On February 9, 1956, it was the first time when the beautiful opera house was transformed into a brilliant opera ballroom. These

Opera «The cunning little vixen»

Marble staircase from the main entrance to the first floor

are images which are broadcast around the world every year.

On the one hand, the Vienna Opera Ball combines the Viennese lifestyle with international allure, and on the other hand, the modern stage management of a traditional event.

This is in equal measure a high-spirited ball in a unique atmosphere and the fashionable highlight of the ball season. Over last two years, it has once again increasingly become an artists’ ball: the Vienna State Opera Orchestra performs under the baton of distinguished conductors for the opening, as do the Wiener Staatsballett and international stars. The next Opera Ball will be held on Feb 12, 2015.

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ридворная опера в Вене возникла в середине XVII века, спектакли шли в различных театрах. По проекту венских архитекторов Августа Сикарда фон Сикардсбурга и Эдуарда ван дер Нюлля было построено специальное здание. Открытие театра состоялось в 1869 году. Первым спектаклем стала опера Моцарта «Дон Жуан». На премьере присутствовали император Франц Иосиф и императрица Елизавета. Вплоть до начала XX века театр имел титул придворного, с момента открытия с каждым годом он привлекал все большее внимание любителей оперного искусства Европы. В годы Первой мировой войны на сцене продолжали идти спектакли, а во время Второй мировой, когда здание в результате бомбардировок было разрушено, оперная труппа давала представления на других сценах. В конце 1955 года Венская опера была

восстановлена. И вновь открылись двери одного из красивейших архитектурных памятников австрийской столицы. Сегодня Венский оперный театр имеет самый широкий репертуар в мире. Выступить на его сцене считается честью для лучших оперных исполнителей. За 285 дней сезона ставится не менее 60 спектаклей. Цена билета может составлять 212 евро, но это не останавливает настоящих ценителей оперного искусства. Во времена Австрийской империи Венская опера была своего рода собранием высшей знати и аристократии, местом, где зрители были обязаны блистать бриллиантами и дорогими нарядами. Сегодня эта театральная условность ушла в небытие и любители оперы гораздо меньше обращают внимания на дресс-код. И, тем не менее, посещение такого театра все еще остается особым событием.

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in Vienna LIPIZZAN HORSES PERFORM CAPRIOLE AND STANDING JUMP UP, WHICH IS NOT NATURAL FOR THE HORSE.

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огда деревянное здание манежа Spanish Riding School в Вене, построенное в XVI веке, пришло в полную негодность, правивший в ту пору император Леопольд I принял решение соорудить новое. Он же ввел оркестровое сопровождение при выступлениях наездников. Традиция существует по сей день, привлекая туристов, которые считают посещение манежа обязательным. В Spanish Riding School можно наблюдать мастерство холеных лошадей липицианов.

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he spanish Riding High School in Vienna is the oldest one in the world. The date of its foundation (1572) is considered the year of the «Spanish arena» construction start.

In 1681, Emperor Leopold I decided to create a new building.

He also brought into fashion the orchestral accompaniment to rider performances.

In the Spanish Riding School one can observe skills and beauty of soigne lipizzan horses.

The program of dancing white horses has been unchangeable since the XVI-th century.

In Summer and Winter riding schools, as well as in the Stallburg castle, famous Viennese balls are held. Winter School becomes a dance floor during the ball. Its open galleries invite guests to walk around and enjoy the show. In Summer School and the Stallburg castle the imperial festival is held alfresco.

On January 1st, 2001 the Republic of Austria made a trend-setting step in the history of the Spanish Riding School — together with the Federal Stud Piber an independent company was formed. This institution with its old and varied traditions was formed in such a way as to

allow economical development and growth without endangering the cultural heritage.

Today, 72 School Stallions are housed here, presenting more than 70 classical performances of the Haute Ecole per year.

On the 27th of June, 2014, the next Fete Imperial Ball in Hofburg took place, with three thousand of dancing guests. The ball was opened by the performance of the Teutonic Order Capella in their traditional uniform. Midnight flushed with a fiery quadrille. Raised money were donated on research projects for breeding, maintenance and training of lipizzan horses.

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Welcome to the PALAIS HANSEN KEMPINSKI VIENNA

THE HOTEL IS A 5-MINUTE WALK FROM THE SIGMUND FREUD MUSEUM, AND THE DANUBE CANAL WITH ITS SUMMER BARS ON THE BEACH, AND IN 10 MINUTES FROM THE AUGARTEN PARK.

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he history of famous Kempinski brand begins in 1897, founded by the German banker Leopold Koppel. A distinctive feature of every Kempinski hotel is its uniqueness.

Every Kempinski hotel has its own face, style, unique interior and room design. Kempinski hotel chain own luxurious city hotels, extra-luxury grand hotels and resort hotels. One of the key Kempinski activities is hotel franchising. Luxury Hotel Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna was built in the center of the capital of Austria, on the famous Ringstrasse, timed to the opening of the Vienna World Expo 1873.

HISTORY OF THE FAMOUS KEMPINSKI BRAND DATES BACK TO THE END OF THE XIX CENTURY. Hotel rooms in Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna are decorated with the best fabrics and carpets, as well as equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine and the iPad. All rooms are non-smoking.

There are two restaurants in the hotel, both have open kitchens, and guests can see how various specialties of Viennese cuisine are cooked for them. In the elegant cigar lounge and lobby bar coffee and Viennese pastries are served. Henri Lou bar is good to relax with a cocktail accompanied by DJ music.

The SPA center in the hotel offers a sauna, 6 treatment rooms, a hot tub, a fitness center with modern equipment.

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стория известного бренда Kempinski началась в конце XIX века. Основателем его принято считать немецкого банкира Леопольда Коппеля. Отличительной чертой отелей Kempinski, которые расположены в более чем 60 странах, является уникальность каждого из них. Одно из ключевых направлений деятельности Kempinski — гостиничный франчайзинг. Роскошный отель Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna был построен в центре столицы Австрии на знаменитом бульваре Рингштрассе к открытию Всемирной Венской выставки 1873 года. Недавно, претерпев реновацию, он вновь радушно распахнул свои двери перед гостями. Номера в Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna оформлены наилучшими тканями и коврами, а также снабжены, помимо стандартной бытовой техники, кофе-машинами Nespresso и iPad. Все номера — для некурящих.

KEMPINSKI HOTEL CHAIN IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE OLDEST LUXURY HOTEL CHAIN IN EUROPE. THE CORPORATE OFFICE IS LOCATED IN GENEVA, SWITZERLAND. IN ADDITION, KEMPINSKI CHAIN IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE «GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE» (GHA) HOTEL CONGLOMERATE.

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PALAIS COBURG HOTEL REZIDENZ —

Duke’s castle PALAIS COBURG HOTEL REZIDENZ IS A LUXURIOUS HOLIDAY DESTINATION IN THE HEART OF OLD VIENNA, WHICH WILL SATISFY EVEN THE MOST DISCERNING TRAVELER WITH IMPECCABLE TASTE. THE HISTORY OF THIS IMPRESSIVE ARCHITECTURAL CREATION HAS MORE THAN SIX CENTURIES.

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he best hotel in Austria overlooks the city, the Cathedral of St. Stephen, delightful gardens and magnificent Ringstrasse. The facade of the building is built in the neoclassical style. Free-standing gallery columns have won the building the title of «the Asparagus Palace». The fortress wall of the Renaissance, as well as numerous underground corridors, galleries, cellar and hall labyrinths have been carefully restored.

The hotel offers 35 individually decorated suites. Each of them is named after prominent members of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha dynasty, which played a significant role in the history of the hotel. The first owner of the castle was Prince

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тель Palais Coburg Hotel Rezidenz — роскошное место отдыха в центре старой Вены, которое придется по вкусу самым взыскательным путешественникам. Из окон лучшей в Австрии гостиницы в кольце великолепной улицы Рингштрассе открываются очаровательные виды на город, собор Святого Стефана и многие парки.

Silvio Nickol restaurant

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MEMBERS OF SAXE-COBURGGOTHA DYNASTY CONTRIBUTED INTO THE HOTEL’S HISTORY.

Ferdinand Georg August of Saxe-Coburg, who built it between 1840 and 1845.

The rooms are divided into four categories: elegant Imperial suites, Palais suites in the style of Louis XVI and Directoire, Modern suites, as well as City suites, most of which are decorated in the style of French Art Deco.

Most of the rooms are duplex, on the lower level there is an entrance hall, a large living room with the cabinet area, a fully equipped kitchen with a mini-bar and a guest WC; on the upper level — an open bedroom and a luxurious bathroom. The interior blends contemporary design, latest technologies and ancient traditions.

The list of the hotel’s residents includes the members

of British, French, Hungarian, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Belgian and Austrian royal families.

Palais Coburg Hotel Rezidenz is a luxurious holiday destination for the discerning travelers with impeccable taste. The philosophy of the hotel is to preserve the past by creating the future.

Now it is the hotel with a distinctive style, that combines the historical heritage with the highest modern standards. Wine collection is hotel’s pride: about 60 000 bottles from around the world (most purchased at Sotheby’s and Christie’s), including the wine collection of Château Mouton-Rothschild 1945, and the bottle of the world’s oldest drinkable Rüdesheimer Apostelwein 1727.

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Park Hyatt Vienna — HERITAGE OF EUROPE ONE OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS HOTELS IN AUSTRIA’S CAPITAL — PARK HYATT VIENNA — IS LOCATED IN ITS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN, WHICH IS INCLUDED INTO THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST.

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ark Hyatt Vienna is based in the building that used to be the head office of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Bank. Fashion houses and Kohlmarkt boutiques are close by, as well as historical attractions. The hotel offers 143 spacious rooms, including 35 luxury rooms. For premium-class events, the hotel has a floor of total 800 sq.m., consisting of eight beautifully decorated halls. For those who care of beauty and health, Arany SPA service is offered — an exclusive lounge with six treatment rooms, a wide selection of different types of massages and beauty treatments. A 15-meter swimming pool, and a gym with Technogym equipment are at the disposal of guests as well as four restaurants: Bank, Pearl Bar, Living Room and Lounge.

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ark Hyatt Vienna занимает здание, в котором раньше размещался главный офис банка АвстроВенгерской империи. Рядом находятся модные Дома и бутики Kohlmarkt, исторические памятники и музеи Вены. Отель располагает 143 номерами площадью от 35 до 170 кв. м, включая 35 апартаментов класса люкс. Для проведения мероприятий премиум-класса в Park Hyatt Vienna выделен целый этаж общей площадью 800 кв. м.

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тель Sacher в Вене трудно не заметить, он находится в самом центре старого города и знаменит аутентичной кондитерской. Гостиница входит в список лучших отелей мира, однако славу завоевала благодаря не только шикарным номерам, но и знаменитому торту «Захер».

SACHER HOTEL IN VIENNA IS HARD TO BE PASSED ON UNNOTICED, IT IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE OLD CITY AND IS FAMOUS FOR ITS AUTHENTIC PATISSERIE.

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e hotel is included into the list of best world hotels. In 1876, in the heart of Vienna, Sacher Wien hotel opened its doors. It was founded by Eduard Sacher, the son of the creator of the famous Austrian dessert SacherTorte. Is it possible to stop the rapid flight of time? Perhaps, here it was.

The charm of the past century was detained in the hotel rooms, reminding of something almost forgotten, incredibly distant and romantic. And at the same time, the modern comfort of the XXI-st century is not forgotten at all, and the quality of service in the Sacher Wien is a tradition, not a

luxury. For 125 years the hotel has been privately owned and is currently managed by the Gyuntler family.

Anna Sacher Restaurant, Rote, Blaue and Sacher Eck bars serve international and traditional Austrian cuisine, fine wines, all kinds of coffee and amazing pastry.

In Sacher Vienna Café visitors are treated with a «jewel» — the world-famous cake — Original Sacher-Torte.

Local gourmets and sweet teeth run up here daily and meet friends over a cup of coffee, and city guests are brought to the cafe with the same pride as to one of Vienna’s best museums.

OFFICIAL RETAILER KIEV, “CRYSTAL”, 20 / 1a Vladimirskaya Str. tel: +38 044 278- 61 -11 DNEPROPETROVSK, “IMPERADOR”, K. Marks Ave., Grand Hotel "Ukraine", tel: +38 056 370- 38- 39 DONETSK, “CRYSTAL”, 121 Artema Str. tel: +38 062 335 -76 -46 ODESSA, “CRYSTAL”, 10 April Sq., "Sady Pobedy" tel: +38 048 785 -03- 85

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chloss Weikersdorf Hotel 4* — это восстановленный древний замок эпохи Возрождения в городе Баден рядом с Веной. Розарий, высаженный во французском стиле, насчитывает 600 редких видов королевы цветов и придает гостинице особый шарм. Общая площадь зеленых насаждений, окружающих замок, равна тысяче квадратных метров. Современный дизайн номеров и апартаментов отеля гармонично вписан в замковую архитектуру.

SCHLOSS WEIKERSDORF HOTEL RESORT 4 * — IS A CAREFUL RENOVATION OF AN ANCIENT RENAISSANCE CASTLE IN BADEN NEAR VIENNA.

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Castle in the rose garden RENOVATED SCHLOSS WEIKERSDORF HOTEL STRIKES WITH THE SPLENDOR OF AN ANCIENT CASTLE.

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urrounded by picturesque vegetation, it has become a place of a perfect, relaxing holiday. A wonderful, fragrant French style rose garden is home to about 600 rare species of the queen of flowers and gives the hotel special charm. The total area of green space surrounding the castle is 1000 square meters.

Schloss Weikersdorf Hotel is a popular attraction for European tourists who look for diversity and love to spend every holiday in a new place.

The modern design of hotel rooms and suites is harmoniously combined with castle architecture. All the rooms are equipped with radio, mini-bar, satellite TV, safe, telephone and hairdryer. For additional fee, you can use broadband Internet connection, wi-fi is available in all public areas. The staff deserves the highest praise.

The hotel has a great SPA, which presents the most advanced procedures that allow to care for the health and beauty at high level.

Famous first class hotel offers all the comfort of a jet century combined with traditional Austrian hospitality and elegance of the ancient palace style.

The sports center has indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a bowling alley, a sauna and a swimming pool. The attractive lobby is decorated with a stunning marble staircase. The restaurant of a traditional design is located on the ground floor. There is a historic wine cellar in the castle as well.

EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR KIEV “CRYSTAL” 20 / 1a Vladimirskaya Str. tel: +38 044 278- 61 -11

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остиница Sacher Baden построена в стиле охотничьего домика в 1881 году Карлом Захером, сыном изобретателя торта «Захер» Франца Захера. Она располагается в долине Хелененталь, недалеко от центра города Баден, часто называемого «Баден близ Вены».

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Sacher Baden HOTEL SACHER BADEN IS BUILT IN THE HUNTING LODGE STYLE IN 1881

BY CARL SACHER, THE SON OF THE INVENTOR OF THE FAMOUS VIENNIESE SACHERTORTE, FRANZ SACHER.

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acher Baden is located in romantic Helenental valley, near the centre of Baden city, often called ‘Baden bei Wien’. Since its opening, the hotel has had the status of a health resort, where local nobility and artists of Vienna often stayed to recreate.

A well-equipped gym and Finnish sauna are at the disposal of guests.

The café, corresponding to the hotel’s name, offers an abundance of Viennese muffins and fragrant coffee for breakfast, which can be enjoyed at the outdoor terrace. The menu for lunch and dinner includes all colors of Austrian cuisine, and the bar boasts a wide selection of fine beverages.

Franz Sacher (1816–1907), who at the early age of 16 created the Sachertorte at the Court of Prince Metternich, did not merely conjure that incomparable sweet dessert which

attained world fame, would lay the foundation of a vast cake and hotel dynasty.

Franz Sacher built a hunting lodge for his son, Carl, who ran it successfully for decades from 1881 as «Sacher‘s Hotel & Spa Curanstalt». Prominent members of aristocracy, art and culture were frequent guests, and even Empress Elisabeth of Austria stayed here.

After getting a new owner, the building was extended with glass-walled annexes.

Today‘s Hotel Sacher Baden offers 34 elegant rooms and 4 suites, equipped with contemporary comfort.

Available rooms range from Solus single rooms and Moderno double rooms in the modern-design glass wing annexes, through Classico double rooms in the historicallypreserved section of the building, right down to exclusive suites (80 m2) with large-screen TVs and a balcony.

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рестижный венский ресторан традиционной австрийской кухни Steirereck — единственный в городе, который четырежды завоевывал награду «Поварской колпак». С его летней террасы открываются чарующие виды на собор Святого Стефана и Дунай.

Heinz Reitbauer — owner and chef of the «Steirereck» restaurant

Steirereck restaurant — everything is ready for the dinner

The real VIENNESE CUISINE LUXURY RESTAURANT OF TRADITIONAL AUSTRIAN CUISINE, STEIRERECK, IS THE ONLY ONE IN VIENNA, THAT BOASTS FOUR GAULT-MILLAU AWARDS.

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he favorite meeting place of gourmets, Steirereck is located in the heart of Vienna’s city park, with the summer terrace overlooking the stunning views of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Danube.

Coming to it, one enters the modern building, the first floor of which hosts famous Steirereck.

The restaurant serves traditional Austrian cuisine: goulash made from chamois meat, breaded with a golden crust, lamb chops and unusual dessert of rose petals.

The wine cellar is always full of more than 35 000 bottles of the best wines from around the world. Here one hundred and twenty varieties of cheese, world known pastries, including a perfect strudel, and a wide range of sorbet can be found as well.

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дин из самых популярных и модных ресторанов Вены Fabios предлагает блюда средиземноморской кухни и широкий выбор итальянских и австрийских вин. Особого внимания заслуживает интерьер, в котором преобладает отделка и мебель из темного дерева.

Fabio Giacobello — owner of the restaurant

Lounge — almost home interiors

Fabios — A PLEASURE TO EAT FABIOS RESTAURANT IS A SPECIAL WORLD WHERE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, DELICIOUS FOOD, HIGH SPIRITS AND PEACE OF MIND REIGN. THE MENU IS CONSTANTLY UPDATED AND DELIGHTS THE GUESTS WITH DELICIOUS NOVELTIES.

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ne of the most popular and trendy Vienna restaurants, Fabios offers the dishes of Mediterranean cuisine and a wide selection of Italian and Austrian wines.

The interior of dark wood is particularly noteworthy. In general, restaurant style can be described as a classic Mediterranean one.

In the morning Fabios cuisine offers a special breakfast menu. During the day it is pleasant to arrange a business meeting here, combining it with lunch. Entertainment program is held every evening, its details can be learned from the official website or the staff.

The restaurant boasts a great selection of salads and main dishes. And although the chef has a truly Austrian name — Joachim

Gradwohl, even Michelin critics note that his Italian dishes are incredible.

In summer the open terrace gives an opportunity to relax with a cup of coffee, enjoying the magnificent view of the historic downtown.

If the guest happened to come a bit earlier than agreed, his waiting at the bar with a cocktail or a glass of wine, while the waiters set the table, will not seem too long.

In general, Fabios atmosphere inspires relax and conversation. This is a place for people accustomed to beautiful things and refined pleasures, looking at the world with calmness and dignity. You can come here to satisfy your hunger, to hold business negotiations, to celebrate a wedding or other events. In any case, a pleasant experience is guaranteed.

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EXPERIENCE CANTINETTA ANTINORI IS A VIENNESE RESTAURANT, OPENED IN 1995, PERFECTLY REPRESENTS AND INTERPRETS THE TRUE ITALIAN ATMOSPHERE BY ITS LUXURIOUS CUISINE AND COZY INTERIORS.

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he restaurant is comfortably located in the downtown, with view of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Stephansplatz. Cantinetta Antinori has an open terrace as well, and inside the hall is painted with beautiful murals, decorated with marble statues and Renaissance mirrors. Candles, placed on the tables, create romantic and shady atmosphere.

Menu is always adjusted to the season. Gourmets can taste here spaghetti, risotto, Greek salad, various desserts and even pizza. The wine list offers a worthy choice. Here you will find relaxing atmosphere, friendly and professional service.

Cantinetta Antinori means Italian cuisine, divine tasting wine and real Italian coffee.

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antinetta Antinori – венский ресторан с итальянской кухней, наиболее полно представляющий Средиземноморье блюдами и интерьером. В Cantinetta Antinori можно отведать превосходно приготовленные спагетти, ризотто, пиццу, салат «Грация».

Orpheus — VIENNESE GREECE ORPHEUS RESTAURANT IN VIENNA IS APPRECIATED BY THE FANS OF GREEK CUISINE. HERE YOU CAN ENJOY MEDITERRANEAN FLAIR AND CLASSIC CRETAN DISHES.

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енский ресторан Orpheus нравится любителям греческой кухни. Здесь можно насладиться средиземноморским колоритом и классикой блюд с острова Крит. Это место подходит как для проведения деловых обедов, так и для уютного романтического ужина.

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ienna is the only city, that has given its name to the whole style of cooking — Viennese cuisine.

Under the influence of cultures of different countries, varied cuisine has been formed here, exciting the fantasy again and again.

In Orpheus, the high quality service is combined with traditional and innovative concepts of Mediterranean dishes. This place is suitable both for business lunches and romantic dinners.

The connoiseurs of Greek food would appreciate suflaki, tzatziki, Greek salad, lamb chops, sea bream and fresh seafood. One of the restaurant’s hallmarks is meze — with the most delicate cheese, flavored with olive oil and oregano, served with olives and bread.

The menu offers a wide selection of the best Austrian and Greek wines.

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DONETSK “CRYSTAL” 121 Artema Str. tel: +38 062 335 -76 -46

ODESSA “CRYSTAL” 10 April Sq., "Sady Pobedy" tel: +38 048 785 -03- 85

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езусловным достоинством отеля Sofitel Vienna является ресторан Le Loft, из окон которого открывается прекрасный вид на город, а интерьер интересен эффектными фресками на потолке. Гурманов поразят изысканные блюда высокой кухни.

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LE LOFT WILL REALLY TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY! FIND AN AIRY, HIGH-CEILINGED ROOM ON THE 18TH FLOOR WITH GLAZED WALLS ALL AROUND AND AN ENORMOUS VIEW. THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE IT FOR AN EVENING MEAL AS THE SUN GOES DOWN OVER THE ROOFTOPS OF VIENNA.

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e Loft restaurant, located on the top floor of the Sofitel hotel in Vienna, pleases with fine cuisine and enchanting views of the city.

Sofitel Vienna is a great example of modern construction, which nicely fits into historical architecture of Vienna. It is designed by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel.

Absolute advantage of the hotel is Le Loft Restaurant, offering a beautiful view of the city and the interior boasting spectacular frescoes on the ceiling.

Gourmets will be amazed with exquisite haute cuisine of the finest local ingredients.

Le Loft Bar & Lounge offers a large selection of cocktails and the best wines from all over the world.

Le Loft really will take your breath away! Find an airy, high-ceilinged room on the 18th floor with glazed walls all around and an enormous view. There is nothing quite like it for an evening meal as the sun goes down over the rooftops of Vienna.

Enjoy the amazing taste of the specialties, panoramic views and an abundance of natural light.

Our sommelier will gladly help you find the perfect wine for your dinner.

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«KING BEEF»

Plachutta FOR MANY GUESTS FROM AUSTRIA AND ABROAD THE PLACHUTTA IS SYNONYMOUS WITH THE QUALITY OF VIENNESE CUISINE.

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егодня рестораны Plachutta известны далеко за пределами Австрии. Здесь используют мясо высокого качества. Команда первоклассных поваров создает изысканные блюда, благодаря чему заведение имеет титул «Король говядины». Местные гурманы стремятся показать зарубежным гостям на примере Plachutta, что венская кухня — самая вкусная изо всех австрийских.

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ar beyond the borders of Austria, the family-run Viennese restaurants are particularly well known for their first-class beef specialties. And there are good reasons for that: only high quality meat from the best farmers and selected ingredients are good enough for Mario Plachutta and his first-class team, the fact that has given The Plachutta the title of Beef King.

Local gourmets looking forward to showing their guests from abroad the specificity of Viennese cuisine take them to The Plachutta, because you can’t get Austrian specialities that are more authentic than here. Many prominent visitors all over the world who have visited the Plachutta now rave about the culinary delights of Vienna. They include Mikhail Gorbachev, Al Gore, Vladimir Putin, Tom Jones, Otto Waalkes, Omar Sharif, Pelé, Placido Domingo, Kate Hudson, Thomas Gottschalk, Catherine Deneuve, Woody Allen, John Malkovich, the legendary top chef Paul Bocuse and Charlton Heston, to name just a few.

It goes without saying that in addition to an excellent cuisine everything else has to be perfect too. In The Plachutta restaurants you will feel good the moment you come in. The friendly atmosphere is as suitable for a business dinner as it is for a big family celebration or a dinner a deux. First-class staff provides friendly and competent service and looks after their guests’comfort. We are open every day of the week, because you shouldn’t find yourself in front of closed doors if you want to come to the Plachutta restaurant.

In Vienna there are three Plachutta beef restaurants: one in the downtown, one in Hietzing and one in Nussdorf.

The Plachutta family also runs three restaurants with more contemporary concepts: the modern Grünspan tavern with beer garden in Ottakring, the more casual and Mediterranean Mario restaurant (opened in 2006) and Plachutta’s Gasthaus zur Oper, next to the Vienna State Opera, where the Viennese schnitzel has been at home since 2011.

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DONETSK “CRYSTAL” 121 Artema Str. tel: +38 062 335 -76 -46

ODESSA “CRYSTAL” 10 April Sq., "Sady Pobedy" tel: +38 048 785 -03- 85

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ервый азиатский luxury SPA в Вене — Dhevari SPA, где есть как привычные европейские SPA-услуги, так и оригинальные, эксклюзивные оздоровительные процедуры, применяемые в странах Востока. Особенностью являются азиатские традиционные методы лечения.

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hevari SPA is the first Asian luxury SPA in Vienna, which provides both traditional European SPA services and exclusive Oriental wellness treatments.

They are special for Asian traditional therapies like Shiro Abhyanga, Royal Thai and Balinese massage with hot stones.

Thai massage with essential oils helps to relax the body. Thai essential oils are especially appropriate for stress relief.

Four-handed Japanese massage is one of the most luxurious and exclusive, it is offered only by the best resorts.

Indian Head & Shoulders is exotic massage, popular in India for many generations, and it remains relevant today. Stimulation of the Marmas energy centers, that are around the sore spots on the head, ears, neck and shoulders, has a positive effect on the entire body.

Dhevari SPA is a great way to improve health.

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SPA-центре Kempinski отеля Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna — уникальный оазис для отдыха. Здесь используют косметику с натуральными ингредиентами, лучшие специалисты помогают восстановить гармонию организма и психологическое равновесие.

Wellbeing PHILOSOPHY Spa center relaxation room

PALAIS HANSEN KEMPINSKI VIENNA HOTEL’S SPA-CENTER SUPPORTS WELLNESS TRADITIONS OF THE GREAT OTTOMAN EMPIRE.

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alais Hansen Hotel SPA-center Kempinski Vienna is a kind of journey through the seasons, in which the weather, typical for the season, determines different kinds of healing effects.

Using natural cosmetics, highly qualified staff helps restore physical harmony and psychological balance.

Three saunas with swimming pools, a 24/7 gym, a spa pool and massage rooms will make you forget about time and space. All the wisdom of herbs is used in the procedures, regardless of a season.

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STYLE

CHRISTIAN GHIELMETTI FUR

NIKOS KOULIS: WINTER TRENDS

TOM BIRD: «YOU CAN CALL ME HAMLET» Picture: GiambattistaValli Editor’s Choice: earrings Judith Ripka

STYLISH REVOLUTION

MUST HAVE

Locket Victor Mayer

Ring Judith Ripka

Black days

Watch Hublot

Boots Louis Vuitton

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Bag Rene Caovilla

Poncho Valentino

Cufinks Baraka

Watch Zenith

Men in black

Bracelet Akillis

Louis Vuitton

Shoes Giorgio armani

Watch IceLink

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Necklaces Akillis

Necklace Baraka

Calvin Klein C

Ring Messika

IP R T S S E N I BUS

T S A E E TO TH

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Watch IWC

Bracelet Giovanni Ferraris

Ring Messika

Watch Hublot

Scabal At Savile House Kiev The first made-to-measure boutique in Ukraine 3-5 weeks from first visit to get your order!

Visit us: 01021, Ukraine, Kiev, Institutskaya Str.15/5 tel: +380 44 253-05-55, +380 67 600-74-76 www.savilehouse.com.ua www.facebook.com/scabalkiev

NO ROOM FOR ERROR Necklace Carrera y Carrera

Necklace Masriera

Emilio Pucci

Earrings Percossi Papi

Ring Carrera y Carrera

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Earrings Casato

Ring Magerit

Watch Hublot

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Shoes Gianvito Rossi

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NO ROOM FOR ERROR

Bracelet Judith Ripka

Locket Victor Mayer

Earrings Percossi Papi

DG

Ring Carrera y Carrera

SYMBOLISM Cufinks Magerit

Watch Breguet

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Pendant Clan de Vega

Ring Giorgio Visconti

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NO ROOM FOR ERROR

Pendants 小lan de Vega

Watch Hublot

Watch Corum

Dsquared2

Earrings Chopard

DENIM DICTATORSHIP Earrings Nikos Koulis

Ring Tabbah

Necklace Roberto Coin

Ring Casato

Shoes Guess

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NO ROOM FOR ERROR

Watch Omega

Pendants Victor Mayer

Rings Mimi

Miki House M

Cufinks Clan de Vega

CHILDHOOD

Bell Augarten

MEMORIES Pendant Clan de Vega

ag Miki House Bag

Bracelet Akillis

Blouse Miki House

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WORD, ACT, FATE

THE GLOBE THEATRE, CELEBRATING THE 450TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS INSPIRER, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, MAKES A TWO-YEAR WORLD TOUR WITH «HAMLET».

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TOM BIRD TOLD THE PLATINUM MAGAZINE ABOUT THE BACKSTAGE, THE REVOLUTION IN LITERATURE AND WHAT HE CONSIDERS TO BE TRUE LUXURY. ИСПОЛНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ ПРОДЮСЕР ЛОНДОНСКОГО ШЕКСПИРОВСКОГО ТЕАТРА «ГЛОБУС» ТОМ БЕРД РАССКАЗАЛ КОРРЕСПОНДЕНТУ PLATINUM О ЗАКУЛИСЬЕ, О РЕВОЛЮЦИИ В ЛИТЕРАТУРЕ И О ТОМ, ЧТО СЧИТАЕТ ИСТИННОЙ РОСКОШЬЮ.

TOM BIRD: «YOU CAN CALL ME HAMLET» Platinum: Is it your first visit to Ukraine?

Tom Bird: No, I was here in 2012. Only in Kiev, unfortunately, I failed to visit other places. But I fell in love with Kiev in a week — I liked the city very much.

Pl.: Is theatre just a job?

T. B.: I work very hard, but if I did not love the shows and acting — I couldn’t live like this.

I work almost 24/7 — if it was

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only an income source — I could not pay so much attention, time and energy into my job.

Pl.: Despite all your passion for theatre, can you watch a performance cold-headed, just as a spectator, who bought a ticket?

T. B.: No, I’m always worried about something. I’m worried whether everything is at its place, everyone clearly sees what is happening on

stage or not … I cannot relax like a mere spectator.

Pl.: Is Shakespeare a revolutionary in literature, to your mind?

T. B.: Of course, he was a great one! We can definitely say that he created a significant English linguistic level. Many words and expressions used today were doubtlessly invented by this writer.

Pl.: As far as I understand, you love reading Shakespeare.

And what other authors do you like? Some of the Russian writers, maybe?

T. B.: Of course, Shakespeare is one of my favorites.

As for Russian authors, I watched a lot of plays based on Chekhov and liked them so much, that I decided to read the books too.

Now I also read Tolstoy. I’ve traveled a lot through Russia and Eastern Europe — and that was the time I got interested in this author.

I’m very excited by his works.

Generally, I like writers from different countries, so I read very much. I also love American literature.

AS THE MOTTO OF THE ENGLISH GLOBE THEATRE PERFORMANCES IN UKRAINE, A TOPICAL PHRASE FROM SHAKESPEARE’S KING LEAR WAS CHOSEN: «TIS THE TIME’S PLAGUE WHEN MADMEN LEAD THE BLIND».

Pl.: So, Brazil was the next destination?

T. B.: You bet! Necessarily.

I surely had to visit the World Cup. Also, I am a cyclist. Last year I made a long way from London to Istanbul by bike. Totally about 4000 miles were covered. The basis for this was the marathon charity event, aimed at raising funds for the treatment of people with mental disorders.

I also want to make a bike tour through Europe — from Madrid to Moscow — in future. Hopefully, through Kiev.

Pl.: Which of Shakespeare’s characters do you find similar to yourself?

T. B.: I’m not a very resolute person. You can call me just as hesitating as Hamlet. PL

Pl.: What does luxury mean to you?

T. B.: I travel a great deal and stay in luxurious hotels, as a rule, eat in luxurious restaurants and so on. But the real luxury for me is time spent with my family. I don’t often have such an opportunity and appreciate it above all.

Pl.: Do you have any hobbies?

T. B.: Yes, I do. My work is not the only important activity in my life. I am an avid and even a little crazy football fan! Sometimes I play myself.

When I visited Kiev for the first time, the 2012 European Championship was held.

The Globe Theatre. Building, reconstructed in 1997

Platinum: Вы впервые в Украине? Том Берд: Нет, я был тут в 2012 году. К сожалению, только в Киеве. Не смог посетить другие места. Но влюбился в Киев за одну неделю — мне очень понравился город.

Pl.: Театр — это только работа? Т. Б.: Я усердно тружусь, но если бы мне не нравились представления, игра актеров, было бы невозможно так жить. Работаю 24 часа в сутки семь дней в неделю — и будь это всего лишь способ получения дохода, просто не смог бы уделять своему делу столько времени и вкладывать такое количество сил.

Pl.: Как Вы считаете, был ли Шекспир революционером в литературе? Т. Б.: Конечно, он был великим литературным революционером! Можно смело заявить, что Шекспир является создателем значительного слоя английского языка.

Многие фразы и слова, которые мы употребляем сейчас, были, безусловно, созданы этим писателем.

Pl.: Что для Вас роскошь? Т. Б.: Я много путешествую и, как правило, посещаю роскошные отели, рестораны и прочие заведения. Это роскошь в ее прямом понимании. Однако настоящей роскошью для меня является время, которое можно проводить в кругу семьи. К сожалению, такая возможность выдается нечасто.

Pl.: У Вас есть хобби? Т. Б.: Я заядлый и даже немного сумасшедший футбольный фанат! И сам иногда играю.

Pl.: С кем из героев Шекспира у Вас есть схожие черты? Т. Б.: Я не очень решительный человек. Поэтому можете назвать меня настолько же нерешительным, как Гамлета.

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BEST CHOICE

Lynx coat

Mink coat

Barguzin sable short coat

ITALIAN HOUSE OF FURS CHRISTIAN GHIELMETTI WAS FOUNDED IN 1975 IN MILAN BY MASTER RINO GELMETTI. TODAY IT IS RUN BY HIS SONS CHRISTIAN AND SASHA.

BEAUTY ENDOWING YOU WITH WARMTH

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urs Christian Ghielmetti are represented at all international auctions in Copenhagen, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Toronto, Seattle. This is a line of exclusive products of sable, lynx, chinchilla and mink for women, a wide range

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of shades, the highest quality and most expensive trim. The perfect selection of raw materials, constant research in the field of leather tanning, findings of stylists and fashion designers allowed the company Ghielmetti Christian to become the House of high fashion and world leader in the field. PL

MILAN IS RECOGNIZED AS THE CAPITAL OF FASHION AND STYLE ALL OVER THE WORLD

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омпания по выпуску меховых изделий Christian Ghielmetti основана в 1975 году в Милане Рино Гьельметти. Сегодня ею руководят его сыновья Кристиан и Саша. Дом высокой моды Christian Ghielmetti представлен на всех международных меховых аукционах — в Копенгагене, Хельсинки, Санкт-Петербурге, Торонто, Сиэтле. Это линия эксклюзивных меховых изделий для женщин. Ценные меха соболя, рыси, шиншиллы и норки, широкая гамма оттенков и высочайшая требовательность к качеству делают каждый шедевр Christian Ghielmetti единственным и неподражаемым.

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DESIGN

MARC NEWSON: THE REVOLUTION IN DESIGN

COLOMBOSTILE SEANCE

VALUES KEEPERS

Picture: Victoria Faynblat’s interior design bureau Editor’s Choice: ring Akillis

LUXURY IN DETAILS

DISCOVERY

WORLD IPHONE LEV Lev Berdyanskyу

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ecently, the editors of Platinum have noticed in one of the prestigious hotels some photos, adorning the interiors and evoking a feeling as if they were made on the third day of creation, when God gave birth to the land, sea and plants only.

Primordial nature in all its glory was captured by the young photographer named Lev. A closer acquaintance with his other works, made it obvious that, in addition to those piercing landscapes, worthy the mature artist’s portfolio, Lev is strong in other genres of photography as well.

All photos were taken by iPhone.

It is clear that the boy has his original view of the surrounding, which doubtlessly reveals a certain ability, that can be developed into a talent.

Works of the 15-year-old photographer are already being bought for private collections and galleries, BAO publishing house prepares to release a themed photo album of his works.

Deeply impressed by Lev’s art, the editors of Platinum plan to hold a small solo exhibition of his best creations. PL

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едавно редакторы Platinum в одном из престижных отелей увидели фотографии, которые украшали интерьеры и вызывали ощущение, что сделаны на третий день сотворения мира, когда Бог создал сушу, моря и растения. Первозданная природа запечатлена юным украинским фотохудожником по имени Лев. Он силен и в других жанрах фотографии, причем снимает простым айфоном. Работы 15-летнего фотографа покупают для частных коллекций и галерей, Издательство БАО готовит к печати тематический фотоальбом. Редакция планирует устроить персональную выставку его лучших фотографий.

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SPIRITUAL DESIGN

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t the Milan International Furniture Fair 2014, among exquisite works by designer Elena Viganò, Italian factory Colombostile introduced a product of the highest achievements in the art of furniture.

Neofuturistic round table Fred created in bolidismo style, symbolizes movement. Its top is cut of a burned fossil vavona wood burl, which was several decades under a layer of peat. Thanks to the optical effect, the table «vibrates» — as if created for a seance.

Anthracite shades make the surface glossy.

The table perimeter is decorated with gold-plated metal hoops. Due to the nature of wood patterns, each piece of such furniture, released in a limited edition of 5 copies, is unique.

На Миланском международном мебельном салоне — 2014 итальянская фабрика Colombostile в числе изысканных работ дизайнера Елены Вигано представила неофутуристический круглый стол Fred в стиле болидизма.

COMITTI — THE POLITENESS OF KINGS

E Английская компания Comitti создает роскошные часы в лучших традициях Британии. Сегодня это самый востребованный предмет антиквариата.

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nglish company Comitti is a family business started by Onorato Komitti over 150 years ago. Comitti creates luxury watches in the best British traditions. Today, they are antiques in demand. Models of the XIX-th century are still relevant today. Many ancient technologies are still applied for the creation of modern models.

Traditionalism attracted the attention of the royal horologer. He chose Comitti, when it was required to develop a mechanism of an exceptional Greenwich Regulator clock, which now belongs to the Royal Observatory.

Limited edition of 120 copies of Greenwich Regulator long case clocks shows the balance of aesthetic appeal and the accuracy of the mechanism.

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BEST CHOICE

DERBY BROGUES FOR EASY WAYS

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talian company Vittorio Spernanzoni has been sewing first-class, exclusive shoes for more than 30 years. The greatest fashion houses consider it trustworthy for creating their collections.

Derby brogues, perforated on the toe and at the seam edges, with so-called «wings» on the sides of the toe, W-shaped, are manufactured in the «Norse» style. The welt is woven into the seam, in the form of a cotton chain of three strands, each of which, in its turn, is twisted out of seven strands.

It is a unique and energy-taking process, requiring a lot of experience and skills.

Manual staining antiquatory technique gives this footwear a vintage look, which is impossible to achieve using automated staining on a mechanical conveyor.

Кресло Mascheroni Relax Сoncorde — революционное новшество итальянских дизайнеров. Отделанное черной кожей, оно выглядит роскошно и изысканно. Каркас, повторяющий контуры тела, способствует приятному релаксу.

Более 30 лет итальянская компания Vittorio Spernanzoni шьет эксклюзивную обувь. Туфли дерби-броги изготовлены вручную в «норвежском» стиле. Ручное окрашивание в технике антикатуры придает им винтажный вид.

MASCHERONI: VIP

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talian furniture factory, founded by Mascheroni brothers, can be described as a prestigious one. Just like a luxury watch, Mascheroni furniture demonstrates the wealth of its owner.

Leather sofas and armchairs, desks, negotiation tables, and other attributes of a modern office are manufactured from the highest quality materials — fine wood and genuine leather. Classic lines and elegant finishing make the furniture look especially respectable, tuning for success.

Mascheroni Relax Soncorde Armchair is a revolutionary innovation of the Italian designers.

Black leather trim looks luxurious and elegant.

The frame, following the body lines, contributes to pleasant relaxation.

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LUXURY WATCHES, FINE JEWELRY AND IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS ARE UNITED

BY THE NEED FOR SAFE KEEPING.

Scatola del Tempo safe, Time Safe OS

KEEPERS OF VALUABLES

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catola del Tempo Time Safe OS is equipped with a programmable system of winding 21 watches. The outer shell is made of high-strength steel, locks and bolts are additionally protected inside by steel sheets.

The lock area is protected by a manganese steel plate. An armored door has a mechanical combined CF 13 lock and a key lock. The safe is covered with leather inside and outside.

Luxury safes by Austrian brand Buben & Zorweg are made of high-quality Macassar wood, Italianmade leather and stainless elements.

Dottling, The Bel-Air safe

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For not everyday watches, storage with the use of self-winding devices, included into Buben & Zorweg safe equipment, is recommended.

Safes by German company Döttling are produced in certified safety categories — up to VdS/EN 5. Many models are limited and have a rich «stuffing»: a humidor, a hydrometer and a barometer by Wempe, gold decoration elements, spinning rotors for watch winding based on the special software, calf leather and Spanish cedar finish with electronic humidification system. Many Döttling safes can be connected to the «hidden alarm» option. PL

Dottling, Legens safe

Dottling, GrandCircle safe

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орогие часы, изысканные ювелирные украшения и важные документы объединяет необходимость хранения в сейфе, который поможет беречь их в безопасности. Сейф Time Safe OS итальянского производителя Scatola del Tempo оснащен программируемой системой подзавода 21 экземпляра часов. Внешняя оболочка — из высокопрочной стали, изнутри для защиты замков и болтов — стальные листы. Сейфы класса люкс австрийской марки Buben&Zorweg выполнены из благородной древесины макассар, кожи итальянского производства и элементов из нержавеющей стали. Для часов, которые носят не каждый день, рекомендуется их хранение с применением устройств автоподзавода. Сейфы немецкой компании Döttling имеют различные сертифицированные классы безопасности — вплоть до VdS/EN 5. Многие модели лимитированы и имеют богатую «начинку»: хьюмидор, гигрометр и барометр фирмы Wempe, золотые элементы декора, вращающиеся роторы для подзавода часов на основе специального программного обеспечения, отделку из кожи теленка и испанского кедра.

LUXURY WATCH AND JEWELRY COLLECTIONS REQUIRE A RELIABLE AND STYLISH SAFE

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aselworld 2015 пройдет с 19 по 26 марта. Самый престижный, перспективный и масштабный рынок роскоши традиционно примет около 150 тысяч посетителей со всех континентов, демонстрируя искусство лучших ювелиров и часовщиков. Кроме того, здесь состоится крупнейший аукцион драгоценных камней. Более 1500 брендов из 40 стран представят свои новые коллекции, развернув экспозиции в павильонах на территории общей площадью в 141 000 м². Именно здесь будут намечены модные тенденции предстоящего года, по-новому осмыслена классика и последние достижения технологий в ювелирном и часовом деле.

Exhibition Baselworld

BASELWORLD 2015: RED LETTER DAYS BASELWORLD IS AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF WATCHES AND JEWELRY, WHICH ANNUALLY UNITES COLLECTORS, BUYERS AND TRADERS IN BASEL, SWITZERLAND, PRESENTING NEW COLLECTIONS OF BEST GLOBAL BRANDS.

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aselworld 2015 will be held from March 19 to 26. The most prestigious and vast luxury market welcomes about 150,000 visitors from all over the world, demonstrating the art of the best jewelers and horologers. In addition, the largest market of precious stones will be open here.

More than 1,500 brands from 40 countries will present their latest collections, exhibited in pavilions on the total area of 141,000 m².

It is the place where new fashion trends of the coming year will be set, new concepts of classics and recent technological achievements in jewelry and horology will be conceptualized.

The event always draws the great interest of the media, so more than 4,000 print

media correspondents and leading TV channels have already sent their applications for accreditation. Rooms in hotels located up to 100 km around Basel have already been reserved.

Exhibition visitors will be fascinated by the art of interior decoration of pavilions, organizers promise easy orientation among hundreds of different sectors and segments. The exhibition area, taking into account the number of floors, covers more than 160,000 square meters.

Stands of watch and jewelry companies, as always, will be the most visited, and brands making related products will be interesting for professionals.

Cosmopolitan Baselworld also includes national pavilions. PL

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MESSIKA: DIAMOND EMOTIONS

Necklace, Messika, Move collection: white gold, diamonds

Ekaterina Timofeyeva, the diamond-expert, gemologist

ANDRE MESSIKA IS KNOWN SINCE THE 70S OF THE LAST CENTURY IN FRANCE AS A DISTRIBUTOR OF IMPECCABLY CUT DIAMONDS. IN 2012 HE BECAME A MEMBER OF THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELRY COUNCIL (RJC).

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n terms of art, beauty and talent are alike.

As there are no similar geniuses, there can not be two masterpieces resembling each other. In the jewelry business it is even more obvious than in any other one.

When I first got in touch with the amazing jewelry of Messika House, I was struck by the abundance of flawless diamonds it was encrusted with. But after a little research into the history of this young fashion brand, I have realized that there’s nothing surprising in it. The founder and chief designer of the company Valérie Messika was born in the family of a diamond dealer André Messika — a real fan of his business, so she was brought up in the atmosphere of

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jewelry grammar, accompanied by the sparkle of gems.

Andre Messicka became an apprentice of a horologer at the age of 14, and at the same time he discovered the magic of the «king» of all precious stones — the diamond.

Sparkling minerals evoked such strong feelings in the boy’s heart that Andre chose working with it as his lifetime vocation. Five years later, he decided to start his own business, and in twenty years he firmly won the recognition of famous Parisian jewelers’s street — La Fayette. A real victory for the master of his trade.

Children usually surpass their parents. Valerie Messika, as a teenager, traveled around the world with her father in search of rare gems.

However, the innate creativity allowed

Bracelet, Messika, Move collection: pink gold, diamonds

her eventually to make choice not in favour of trade. Valerie decided to devote her life to creating jewelry of her own design And Andre Messika supported his daughter’s sincere desire, giving her freedom to set up her own jewelry house Messika.

The brand was launched at dawn of a new century, but today it already has boutiques in nearly 180 outlets of major cities in more than 30 countries.

In addition, Messika House remains a reliable supplier of best diamonds.

They provide a sense of joy and cheerful celebration.

Especially I would like to put an emphasis on the Move collection — a real zest by Messika. The collection has become the brand’s hallmark, combining delicate femininity with a distinct identity. Its bold and modern design emphasizes even the smallest nuances. Technically verified «construction» of three movable diamonds gives the jewelry an emotional expression — their

«A YOUNG TREE WOULD NEVER GROW IN THE SHADE OF A TALL PINE».

ANDRÉ MESSIKA Each of them bears the laser signature «André Messika», and has two certificates of authenticity. Messika collections have become deservedly popular, sometimes striking even the most exquisite imagination. They are not only original, but also give the impression of lightness, lacelike transparency and even playfulness.

arbitrary unpredictable movement «breathes» life and sensuality into bracelets and necklaces.

Available in different colour versions of gold: white, yellow, pink or nielloed, it provides uniqueness and individuality to each piece, delighting the aesthetes with the most pretentious taste. PL

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огда я впервые познакомилась с восхитительными украшениями Дома Messika, меня поразило изобилие безукоризненных по огранке и редких по красоте бриллиантов, которыми они инкрустированы. Но, поинтересовавшись историей бренда, поняла, что удивляться нечему. Основательница и главный дизайнер компании Валери Мессика родилась в семье алмазного дилера Андре Мессики, потому была воспитана в атмосфере ювелирной «грамматики», сопровождаемой блеском драгоценных граней.

Делом своей жизни Валери выбрала создание ювелирных украшений, дизайн которых она придумывала бы сама. Отец с радостью поддержал искреннее желание дочери, предоставив ей свободу самостоятельно основать ювелирный Дом Messika. Бренд стартовал на заре нового века, но уже сегодня имеет бутики почти в 180 аутлетах крупных городов в более чем 30 странах мира. Move collection — настоящая изюминка Messika — это технически выверенная конструкция из трех подвижных бриллиантов. Их произвольное непредсказуемое движение вдыхает живую чувственность в браслеты и ожерелья.

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araphrasing one of the famous slogans of the past that emerged from the pen of the «Herald of Revolution», Mayakovsky, ‘We say Graff Diamonds and mean ‘best diamonds.

We say ‘best diamonds’ and mean Graff Diamonds’.

The company founder and CEO, Sir Laurence Graff, OBE, is worthily called the King of Diamonds.

The formula of Graff House jewelry is quality of precious gems and metals, multiplied by the skill of their cut — is the axiom of success. Production cycle is full, from diamond mining to marketing of jewelry pieces.

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сли перефразировать известный лозунг «глашатая революции» В. Маяковского, получится: «Мы говорим Graff Diamonds — подразумеваем «лучшие бриллианты». Мы говорим «лучшие бриллианты» — подразумеваем Graff Diamonds». Формула этих ювелирных произведений — качество драгоценных камней и металлов, умноженное на мастерство их обработки. Цикл производства — полный, от добычи алмазов до реализации украшений.

Graff, Jasmine collection, earrings: 18 ct white gold; 10,91ct diamonds Graff, Scroll Motif, collier: 18 ct white gold; 112,79 ct diamonds Graff, ring: platinum, 19,23 ct diamond, ÂŤpearÂť cut, color D, clarity IF

Graff, Flower Motif collection, sautoire: 18 ct white gold; 50,5 ct diamonds Graff, earrings: 18 ct white gold; 11,50 emerald cut sapphires, white diamonds Graff, ring: platinum; 35,26 ct emerald cut sapphire Graff, bracelet: 18 ct white gold; 17,21 ct diamonds; 39,4 ct sapphires

Graff, earrings: 18 ct white gold; 6,75 ct and 5,84 ct yellow cushion cut diamonds; 11,3 ct white diamonds Graff, ring: platinum; 33,84 ct emerald cut diamond, colour D Graff, earrings: 18 ct white gold; 52,69 ct emerald cut diamonds

Graff, Chandelier collection, earrings: 18 ct white gold, 3 ct diamonds; 44,18 ct briolette cut aquamarines Graff, Bohemia collection, earrings: 18 ct white gold; 52,91 ct diamonds Graff, Bohemia collection, earrings: 18 ct white gold; 23,81 ct diamonds

Graff, earrings: 18 ct white gold; 8,50 ct cushion cut emeralds, diamonds Graff, ring: platinum; 41,85 ct emerald, diamonds Graff, bracelet: 18 ct white gold; 17,21 ct diamonds; 45,49 ct cushion cut emeralds Graff, Art Deco collection, bracelet: 18 ct white gold; 62,75 ct diamonds; 25,47 cushion cut emeralds

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AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER MARC NEWSON CREATES ALMOST EVERYTHING: CHAIRS, TABLEWARE, JET PLANES AND WATCHES. HIS WORKS HAVE BEEN EXHIBITED IN MUSEUMS OF LONDON, PARIS AND NEW YORK. HE IS THE FAVORITE DESIGNER OF THE PRESIDENT OF CRYSTAL GROUP UKRAINE, DMITRY BERDYANSKYY, WHO CONSIDERS NEWSON’S CREATIONS THE MOST REVOLUTIONARY FOR TODAY.

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АВСТРАЛИЙСКИЙ ДИЗАЙНЕР МАРК НЬЮСОН ДЕЛАЕТ ВСЕ: СТУЛЬЯ, ПОСУДУ, РЕАКТИВНЫЕ САМОЛЕТЫ И ЧАСЫ. ЕГО РАБОТЫ ВЫСТАВЛЯЮТСЯ В МУЗЕЯХ ЛОНДОНА, ПАРИЖА, НЬЮ-ЙОРКА. ПРЕЗИДЕНТ CRYSTAL GROUP UKRAINE ДМИТРИЙ БЕРДЯНСКИЙ НАЗВАЛ ЕГО СВОИМ ЛЮБИМЫМ ДИЗАЙНЕРОМ И НАХОДИТ РАЗРАБОТКИ НЬЮСОНА НАИБОЛЕЕ РЕВОЛЮЦИОННЫМИ В СОВРЕМЕННОСТИ.

MARK NEWSON: РЕВОЛЮЦИЯ В ДИЗАЙНЕ Platinum: Does the notion of luxury exist for the designer with the name known all over the world?

Marc Newson: Luxury is time, infinite free time. To tell you the truth, I can’t imagine anything more luxurious!

MARK NEWSON IS ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS OF HIS GENERATION

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PL.: What is more intriguing for you in your creative work starting material or the ultimate goal?

M.N.: I always enjoy the possibity to improve something that already exists. A lot of what I do is inspired by a kind of angerthe anger, caused by the fact that an ugly object created mindlessly and inefficiently may exist. I consider myself able to solve this problem.

People hire me to solve the problem of design nicely and in a new way. Of course, there is a general commercial need in an endless flow of products to support consumer’s branches.

I always think about things I can use from my designer’s experience.

Most of all in my profession I like the wealth of knowledge that I get from studying various fields of industry.

It’s exciting to learn more about their manufacturing processes, materials and technologies.

In my creative work I am inspired by many forms that I find both in nature and in theory. Everything I create, one way or another, has its analogy that has already existed, from the point of view of geometry or purism. I believe that good design should be repeated in many different ways and in many different scales.

PL.: Your favorite watch and your favorite time?

M. N.: My first favorite electronic watch I designed together with the company Apple. And mechanical one together with very old Swiss company Jaeger-Le Coultre, The’Memovox Tribute to the Deep Sea.

PL.: Have you ever felt the need to take a break in your creative activity?

M.N.: I like to relax in my house in Ithaca, Greece. Ideally, I like being somewhere where nobody can reach me… But I always design something in my mind and take a painter’s case wherever I go. I never stop working completely.

PL.: What would you answer to the statement “perfection is boring”?

M.N.: This statement is not for me.

PL.: What prevails in your design inspiration — beauty or comfort?

M. N.: It is quite obvious for me that both these aspects are equally important. It depends what you work at. For clothes, for example, the priority is comfort. The same thing as for aircraft seating.

PL.: What, in your opinion, is the meaning of any revolution?

M. N.: Coordination of objectives.

PL.: How do you fight negative emotions?

M. N.: I conquer them with help of sleep. PL

Platinum: Для дизайнера с мировым именем существует понятие роскоши? Марк Ньюсон: Роскошь — это время, бесконечное свободное время. Честно говоря, не могу придумать ничего роскошнее!

Pl.: Что Вас больше интригует в творческом плане — исходный материал или конечная цель? М. Н.: Я всегда получаю удовольствие от возможности улучшить то, что уже существует. Многое из того, что я делаю, вдохновлено своего рода гневом — что может существовать объект, разработанный бездумно, некрасиво и неэффективно.

Watch: Jaeger-Le Coultre, Atmos 566 by Marc Newson Movement: Jaeger-Le Coultre Calibre 566 with practically eternal power reserve Functions: hours, minutes, month, correlation of time, the map of starry sky in Northern hemisphere Case: dimensions 290x165x300 mm, blue crystal setting (Bakkara) Particularities: limited series — 28 pieces

Я считаю себя разрешителем проблем. Люди нанимают меня, чтобы решить проблему дизайна — красиво и в новом ключе.

Pl.: Ваши любимые часы и любимое время? М. Н.: Свои первые любимые электронные часы я разработал в сотрудничестве с компанией Apple. А механические The’Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea — со старейшей швейцарской фирмой Jaeger LeCoultre.

Pl.: Вы испытывали когданибудь необходимость отдохнуть от творческой деятельности? М. Н.: Я люблю расслабиться в Греции, в моем доме в Итаке.

В идеале мне нравится быть гдето, где никто меня не достанет... Но я всегда что-то проектирую в уме и беру с собой этюдник, куда бы ни отправился.

Pl.: Что бы Вы сказали на заявление о том, что «совершенство — это скучно»? М. Н.: Это утверждение не для меня.

Pl.: В чем, на Ваш взгляд, смысл любой революции? М. Н.: В согласованности целей.

Pl.: Что делаете с отрицательными эмоциями? М. Н.: Побеждаю их сном.

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SONY VIRTUAL REALITY Japanese company Sony has announced the Project Morpheus virtual reality goggles for Sony PlayStation 4. Within a 5” full HD display of 90 degrees viewing angle.

It also has an accelerometer, gyroscope, speaker system, headphones can be used as well. Project Morpheus is connected to the console USB + HDMI cable.

PlayStation Camera tracks the position of the head.

Японская компания Sony анонсировала очки виртуальной реальности Project Morpheus для Sony PlayStation 4. Внутри 5-дюймовый дисплей с Full HD-разрешением и углом обзора 90 градусов. Есть акселерометр, гироскоп, акустическая система, можно использовать наушники. Project Morpheus подключаются к приставке USB+HDMI-кабелем.

PlayStation Camera отслеживает положение головы.

LEICA T «SEES» IN THE DARK German company Leica Camera released mirrorless camera Leica T with APSC matrix and 16.5 MP resolution. Its trump card is great image quality in any lighting condition, as well as constant sharpness of Full HD video even on large screens.

Leica T has a touchscreen display, fast and accurate autofocus and the most advanced image processing.

SIGMO POCKET POLYGLOT Sigmo voice translator, the USA, has a size of 4x4 cm, connects with smartphone via Bluetooth and is controlled by the mobile application included, and it doesn’t cause the phone battery overload.

Battery life is up to 300 hours of standby time and up to 8 hours, when talking. Today personal «scholar» can cope with 25 languages.

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Голосовой переводчик Sigmo (США) имеет размер 4 × 4 см, связывается со смартфоном по Bluetooth и управляется через мобильное приложение, которое идет в комплекте. При этом не возникает большой нагрузки на аккумулятор телефона. Время автономной работы достигает 300 часов в режиме ожидания и до 8 часов при разговоре. Сегодня личный «филолог» может осилить 25 языков.

Немецкая компания Leica Camera выпустила беззеркальную камеру Leica T c матрицей формата APS-C и разрешением 16,5 Мп. Ее козыри — отличное качество изображений при любом освещении, а также неизменная резкость видео Full HD даже на больших экранах.

Leica T имеет сенсорный дисплей, быстрый и точный автофокус, самый современный процессор обработки изображений.

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CLINQUE LA PRAIRIE: MAGIC OF REVITALIZATION

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Clinique La Prairie

MAGIC OF REVITALIZATION

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linique La Prairie is located in Montreux — one of the most beautiful places of Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva, overlooking the Alps. This is the inimitable «harbor» of serenity, helping its patients to restore vitality. In the exceptional natural and architectural environment, a wide palette of medical and paramedical services is offered, which are solely aimed at fighting against the body aging, providing better quality of life.

La Prairie is the only clinic in Europe with a full range of medical aesthetic services. It provides effective diagnosis, vast range of exclusive treatments in the fields of cosmetic care, plastic surgery, as well as a program of rejuvenation

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by injections of sheep fetal liver extract (CLP), called revitalization.

The procedure is the know-how of the clinic, patented and performed exclusively within its walls.

Two buildings of Clinique La Prairie — Residence and Medical Centre — are territorially united by the park. There are 28 rooms and 5 «luxes» in Medical Centre, and 9 rooms and 9 «luxes» in Residence. Both buildings are gorgeously decorated and equipped with modern facilities, the rooms overlook stunning views of the lake and mountains.

More than 60 physiciansconsultants practice in La Prairie.

Thanks to their efforts, each patient systematically and effectively strengthens the three «pillars» on which the happy and successful life is

based: health, beauty and wellness.

A large selection of experts can satisfy the most demanding visitors.

Patients coming to the clinic for health improvement under the program of revitalization must undergo several stages, including full medical examination, fitness evaluation and consultation on nutrition.

When passing the course of revitalization, it is advisable to pay attention to all body problems, using the services of aesthetic and plastic surgery, as well as dentistry, dermatology, dietetics and gynecology departments. Patients have an opportunity to receive additional medical consultations and effective impact of the SPA-centre.

The clinic has a staff of experienced surgeons and

anesthetists, as well as the most modern equipment for operations of any complexity. An integrated approach means the combination of high quality medical treatment with aesthetic and SPA services and diet programs.

BEAUTY CENTRE AND HEALTH CLINIC LA PRAIRIE HAS SUCCESSFULLY BEEN WORKING SINCE 1932 Clinique La Prairie SPA-centre has repeatedly been named one of the best, by such prestigious editions as Conde Nast Traveler, SPA Finder and Sunday Times London. Weight loss programs are developed for at least 2 weeks. They are based on a detailed consultation on dietetics and nutrition with long period recommendations for each patient individually.

The restaurant of the clinic is open to all guests of Montreux. Chef Elfred Blae has written a book of simple recipes that correspond to all the canons of a balanced diet. It is a truly effective continuation of the La Prairie dietary program. PL

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линика La Prairie расположена в Монтре — одном из красивейших уголков Швейцарии, на берегу Женевского озера, с видом на Альпы. Это единственная в Европе клиника с полным комплексом медицинских услуг эстетического характера. Здесь проводятся диагностика, обширный спектр эксклюзивных процедур по косметическому уходу и пластической хирургии, а также программа омоложения инъекциями экстракта печени эмбриона овцы (CLP), называемая ревитализацией — ноу-хау клиники. Два здания Clinique La Prairie — Residence и Medical Center — территориально объединены парком. В Medical Center — 28 номеров и 5 люксов, в Residence — 9 номеров и 9 люксов. В La Prairie практикуют более 60 врачейконсультантов.

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SPORTS AND REST IN TRIBEFIT TRIBEFIT GYM IN DUBAI IS A PLACE, WHERE YOU CAN TRAIN LISTENING TO DJ MUSIC, ACTIVELY SPEND YOUR TIME ON THE BEACH AND RELAX IN THE LOUNGE AREA.

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ribeFit Center, as a part of Silverine Towers complex, is located in the prestigious area of Dubai — Dubai Marina. It is the first healthy and active lifestyle centre in the region, which embodies the concept of social fitness. This trend has gained great popularity among visitors, allowing the complex to expand rapidly, opening clubs, including those in the Middle East.

Visitors will find themselves in a cozy atmosphere created by caring staff. Attentive

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administrators will help you choose the form of improving trainings to your own taste. Professional trainers will design an individual program and select the best combination of loads for maximum efficiency of workouts, depending on the aims.

A peculiarity of the centre is that during exercising on stationary Body Bikes guests are entertained by a DJ. There is also a cozy room for stretching, a boxing gym and TRX fitness centre.

The complex includes 4 fitness studios for group classes and 8 training zones. The access to

a number of individual programs is provided as well. At the reception you can become aware of a calendar of planned events, brunches, movies and other exciting news.

Trainings are held both indoors and on the beach, where mini-soccer and beach volleyball games are arranged.

TribeFit is not just a gym, but a place where you can spend your time with pleasure and rest in the lounge, relax after fitness on the outdoor terrace or in the cafe with Wi-Fi. Visiting TribeFit is not only effective sport exercises, but also an opportunity to meet new interesting people, spend your free time actively and, which is the most important, healthy. PL

TRIBEFIT IS THE CENTRE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, ACTIVE SPORTS AND LEISURE, PLEASANT IN EVERY RESPECT

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портзал TribeFit (Дубай) — часть комплекса Silverine Towers, расположенного в престижном районе Дубая Dubai Marina. Это первый в регионе центр здорового и активного образа жизни, исповедующий концепцию социального фитнеса. Внимательные администраторы помогут подобрать вид оздоровительных занятий по вкусу. Профессиональные тренеры составят индивидуальную программу, подберут, в зависимости от задач, наилучшее сочетание нагрузок для максимально эффективных тренировок. Особенностью центра является то, что во время упражнений на велотренажерах Body Bikes гостей развлекает диджей. Также здесь есть уютные кабинеты для растяжки мышц, зал для бокса и тренажерный центр TRX. Комплекс включает четыре фитнес-студии для групповых занятий и восемь тренировочных зон. Предусмотрен доступ к ряду индивидуальных программ. На рецепции можно ознакомиться с календарем запланированных событий, бранчей, просмотров фильмов. Тренировки проходят как в помещении, так и на пляже, где устраивают игры в мини-футбол и пляжный волейбол.

TribeFit — это не просто спортзал, а место, где можно приятно провести время и отдохнуть в лаунже, расслабиться после фитнеса на открытой террасе или в кафе-гостиной с Wi-Fi.

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WAY TO BEAUTY TO VISIT AN ELEGANT RESORT IN WINTER IS NOT ONLY PLEASANT BUT ALSO USEFUL FOR HEALTH IF WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE FINEST SPA-SALONS IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD.

В SPA венского отеля Sofitel: японские процедуры для лица, восточный массаж, индонезийские скрабы для тела на основе парижской косметики Cinq Mondes и Carita.

IT’S HIGH TIME TO GO TO THE ALPS Swiss Kempinski The Spa St. Moritz in the charming Alps is the de luxe and exclusivity of the highest degree.

Area of 2800 sq. m., glacier water, bergel granite, mountain vulnerary herbs and èngadin tree create unique atmosphere. Natural cosmetic products, saunas, Kneipp baths, an indoor pool with warm water, steam baths, a fitness centre, a sun terrace, a solarium, a lounge and a salon Ladies SPA with all conditions for perfect rest and maintaining beauty are waiting for guests.

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ОКАЗАТЬСЯ ЗИМОЙ НА ИЗЫСКАННОМ КУРОРТЕ — ЭТО НЕ ТОЛЬКО ПРИЯТНО, НО И ПОЛЕЗНО ДЛЯ ЗДОРОВЬЯ, ЕСЛИ РЕЧЬ ИДЕТ О ПОСЕЩЕНИИ ЛУЧШИХ SPA-САЛОНОВ, РАСПОЛОЖЕННЫХ В РАЗНЫХ УГОЛКАХ МИРА.

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SO SPA Discover an oasis of tranquility and relaxation in the heart of Vienna, away from the hustle and bustle of the streets outside. Conceived by Jean Nouvel, the 750-square-meter luxury spa at Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom is the place where you can forget everyday life and let wellness happen.

Our spa menu, inspired by a gourmet restaurant menu, offers the opportunity to experience personalized spa and beauty treatments with exclusive products by Cinq Mondes and Carita, SPA’s official partners.

From Japanese facials to Oriental massages and Indonesian body scrubs, there is something for everyone at Vienna’s ultimate luxury spa.

Ледниковая вода, бергельский гранит, целебные горные травы и энгадинское дерево создают особую атмосферу.

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SPA WELLNESS OASES

BEAUTY IN WINE

www.etangs-corot.com

Hotel Les Etangs De Corot is an elegant four-star hotel, located at the lakeside, it is surrounded by Virgin nature of quiet, picturesque town of Ville-d’Evrait. Paris airport is only in 15 minutes of driving from here.

The hotel and the town became famous thanks to the «intoxicating» SPA-Center Caudalie. It offers wellness and anti-aging programs: different kinds of baths, facials, body wraps and massage on the base of wine and grape extracts, which have wonderful antioxidant properties.

Hotel Les Etangs De Corot расположен под Парижем, в местечке Виль-д’Эвре. Его Caudalie SPA — второй по значимости винотерапевтический центр региона. www.fairmont.com

Отель Fairmont, расположенный в Монтрё, живописнейшем уголке на берегу Женевского озера, обладает драгоценной «жемчужиной» — центром Willow Stream SPA.

FEEL TENSION? AWAY WITH IT! Caracalla SPA offers a wide range of beauty treatments and a variety of massages. For example, Baltic massage is good for improving circulation. Swedish one relieves muscle tension. Medical treatment Tropical Salt Mousse Glow aims to restore freshness of the skin. There are — 5 hammams, a sauna, a steam room, Jacuzzi, 3 swimming pools in Caracalla SPA. Guests preferring active style of life can visit an ultra-modern gym, tennis and squash courts or practice water sports.

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SWISS «PEARLS» Fairmont hotel, located in Montreux, one of the most picturesque places on the shores of Lake Geneva, keeps a precious «pearl» — the Willow Stream SPA center. On the area of 2000 m2 there are: an indoor pool, Jacuzzis, a gym, a sauna, and a Turkish bath. Procedures inspired by local traditions, are performed by experienced professionals.

A wide range of different types of massage and beauty treatments for face and body is a great opportunity to improve your health and appearance.

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В Caracalla SPA — широкий выбор косметических услуг и массажей. Особая процедура Tropical Salt Mousse Glow восстанавливает утраченную свежесть кожного покрова.

EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR KIEV “CRYSTAL” 20 / 1a Vladimirskaya Str. tel: +38 044 278- 61 -11

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DONETSK “CRYSTAL” 121 Artema Str. tel: +38 062 335 -76 -46

ODESSA “CRYSTAL” 10 April Sq., "Sady Pobedy" tel: +38 048 785 -03- 85

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PANACEA Nostalgia for summer starts unremarkably but inevitably. Almost at the end of August. It considerably increases during the whole autumn. And in winter it reaches its climax. But there is a wonderful panacea of this ailment. It is new perfume.

Finest fluids are collected into the bouquet that spells you with the memories of beneficial season.

Ностальгия по лету наступает незаметно, но бесповоротно. Чуть ли не в конце августа. Заметно усиливается в течение всей осени. И зимой достигает пика. Однако от сего недуга существует замечательная «панацея»: новый парфюм. Тончайшие флюиды собраны в букет, чарующий воспоминаниями о благостном времени года.

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Indian spices and prolonged umber accord with arboreal notes like earthy pachuli – such is thick sweetly-viscous Eastern fragrance Ete Indien Histoires d’Eaux. It as if reminds you Indian summer, warming you up on the threshold of cold winds. Индийские пряности и амбровый аккорд с древесными нотами вроде землистых пачули — таков густой и сладкий восточный аромат Ete Indien Histoires d’Eaux.

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Perfume for ladies Delivre Moi is produced by Liberto Loison on order of French perfumery house Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete. The composition consists of green anis, eucalypt, heliotrope, geranium, jasmine, cypress, white honey, almond and musk. В аромате Delivre Moi французского Дома Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete: анис, эвкалипт, гелиотроп, герань, жасмин, кипарис, мед, миндаль и мускус.

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Stargazer 7.71 Yosh sounds marvelous both in the daytime and at night.

Neither women nor men can resist its charms. This teasing scent will remind May tenderness of lily-ofthe-valley to some people, others will remember summer night with falling stars thickly infused on lilies.

Stargazer 7.71 Yosh прекрасен как днем, так и вечером. Его букет кому-то напомнит о майской нежности ландышей, а кому-то — о летней ночи в пору звездопада.

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Bitter grapefruit top notes of Emblem by Montblanc mix with the heart notes of cardamom, wormwood, cinnamon and pepper, «based» on patchouli and ambroxan

Emblem by Montblanc раскрывается горьким грейпфрутом. В аккорде сердца – кардамон, фиалка, полынь, корица и перец. В шлейфе — пачули, древесина и амброксан.

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Elodie Pollet creates perfumes of a surprisingly attractive eclecticism.

EUTOPIE fragrance tells the story of lovers,vagabonding around the world in search of the paradise.

Элоди Полле создает парфюмерные шедевры в традициях разных стран. Ароматы EUTOPIE рассказывают историю о влюбленной паре, странствующей в поисках рая.

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MEL’Absolu is a new perfume reflecting peculiarities of a new collection Lanvin spring-summer 2014, represented by art director of fashion house Alber Albaz.

Floral-chypre fragrance will supplement an exquisite image of a charming lady with a sensual train.

Цветочно-шипровый MEL’Absolu отражает особенности коллекции Lanvin «весна-лето–2014», представленной художественным директором модного Дома Альбером Эльбазом.

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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LION PALACE ST. PETERSBURG

DAS STUE: HOUSE IN THE GARDEN

THE JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL

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HOLIDAY IN THE REALM OF NATURE

PLATINUM TOP 5

ESCAPE TO THE END

OF THE WORLD EACH JOURNEY IS A KIND OF REVOLUTION IN YOUR MIND. FRESH IMPRESSIONS EXPAND THE OUTLOOK AND SPUR CREATIVE IMAGINATION. MEETINGS AND ACQUAINTANCES GIVE NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND OFTEN EVEN CHANGES IN LIFE.

Brook Street, Mayfair London W1K 4HR United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0)20 7629 8860 www.claridges.co.uk

CLASSIC BRITISH CHARACTER Modern style and impeccable service — is London Connaught hotel. All the butlers were trained at Buckingham Palace. Europe’s first authentic Asian Aman SPA is here at the disposal of guests as well.

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ВСЯКОЕ ПУТЕШЕСТВИЕ — СЛОВНО РЕВОЛЮЦИЯ В СОЗНАНИИ. СВЕЖИЕ ВПЕЧАТЛЕНИЯ РАСШИРЯЮТ КРУГОЗОР И ПОДСТЕГИВАЮТ ТВОРЧЕСКОЕ ВООБРАЖЕНИЕ. ВСТРЕЧИ И ЗНАКОМСТВА ДАРЯТ НОВЫЕ ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ, А ЗАЧАСТУЮ И ПЕРЕМЕНЫ В СУДЬБЕ.

IN STYLE OF HER MAJESTY In London’s Mayfair, Claridge’s grand hotel is located. You can easily meet any of jet set in its bar.

Luxurious hotel rooms were designed by viscount David Linley — the nephew of Her Majesty the Queen.

Carlos Place, Mayfair London W1K 2AL United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0)20 7499 7070 www.the-connaught.co.uk

Wilton Place, Knightsbridge London SW1X 7RL United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0)20 7235 6000 www.the-berkeley.co.uk

FEELS LIKE RIVIERA The Berkeley hotel — is a jewel of London’s Knightsbridge. The rooftop pool, Marcus restaurant with its famous celebrity chef Marcus Wareing and unique cocktails at Blue Bar for connoisseurs.

PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA — ROMANCING THE HOTEL Principe di Savoia is Milan historic hotel, that has created a special atmosphere for its guests. Here you can forget about everything, tasting the masterpieces of Italian cuisine in Acanto restaurant and enjoying services of in Club 10 Spa-centre.

Piazza della Repubblica 17 20124 Milan Italy Tel.: +39 02 62301 www.dorchestercollection.com

Via Ludovisi 49 Rome 00187 Italy Tel.: +39 06 478 121 www.dorchestercollection.com

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ROME AT A GLANCE Hotel Eden in Rome, situated at the corner of Via Porta Pinciana and Via Ludovisi, is decorated and furnished by its owner, Francesco Nistelweck. Michelin-starred La Terrazza restaurant on the roof boasts one of the best viewing points of the city.

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The main restaurant of Europe Parteneat

View of the hotel complex Europe from the sea

THE CRIMEAN HOTEL COMPLEX EUROPE IS SITUATED IN THE PICTURESQUE NOOK OF THE NATURE BETWEEN THE MOUNTAIN AJU-DAGUE AND CAPE PLACKA.

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остиница «Европа» — уникальное архитектурное сооружение на южном берегу Крыма — насчитывает 67 комфортабельных номеров разных категорий. Несколько конференц-залов предназначены для проведения бизнес-мероприятий. Спортзал оснащен современными тренажерами. Услуги профессионального беби-ситтера, индивидуальные занятия по плаванию предлагает сказочный детский клуб «ДеТвоРа». Гостиничный персонал обеспечивает круглосуточный сервис. В ресторане Parteneat представлены яства европейской кухни и фитнесменю. Al Percino предлагает блюда итальянской кухни. Меню гриль-зоны «АйДаБаран» радует изысками из мяса и свежей черноморской рыбы. В лаунж-баре приятно провести время за бокалом вина или чашечкой кофе.

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he hоtel Europe is a unique architectural building that has no analogues at the South coast of the Crimea.

It consists of 67 comfortable stylish, beautiful and cosy rooms of different categories with sea views opening from their windows.

Several conference-halls are destined for carrying out businessevents, meetings, seminars, trainings.

The gymnasium is equipped with modern training apparatus where those who wish can have training of any kind. Captivating games, professional baby-sitter’s services, individual swimming lessons, all these are offered by fairy children’s club De-Tvo-Ra.

The hotel provides roundthe-clock service. The restaurant Parteneat offers viands of European cuisine and fitnessmenu dishes. Italian Al Percino offers stunning pizzas, specialties of the house with pepper and wide range of traditional Italian cuisine delicatessens.

You will be pleased by the variety of shashlicks and other appetizing meat and fresh Black sea fish dishes variety offered by the menu of grille-zone Aj-Da-Baran.

It is so nice to spend some time at the lounge-bar sipping a glass of wine, a cup of fragrant coffee or trying bright cocktails, prepared by professional barmen. PL

EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR KIEV “CRYSTAL” 20 / 1a Vladimirskaya Str. tel: +38 044 278- 61 -11

DNEPROPETROVSK “IMPERADOR” K. Marks Ave., Grand Hotel "Ukraine" tel: +38 056 370- 38- 39

DONETSK “CRYSTAL” 121 Artema Str. tel: +38 062 335 -76 -46

ODESSA “CRYSTAL” 10 April Sq., "Sady Pobedy" tel: +38 048 785 -03- 85

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Wooden ground of MarBella Hotel Corfu beach

ON THE INHABITED ISLAND CORFU FIVE STAR MARBELLA HOTEL CORFU IS LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF AGIOS IOANNIS, GREECE, WHICH IS 18 KM SOUTH OF CORFU TOWN AND 16 KM FROM THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF THE ISLAND CORFU.

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ully renovated de luxe hotel complex MarBella Corfu consisting of six buildings with 384 rooms, in fact, is a beach resort.

The hotel is in great location — in the middle of an olive grove near the beach Agios Ioannis Peristeron. Its Arabic-Andalusian architectural style perfectly matches the natural environment. Holidays at MarBella

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Corfu can satisfy any taste.

Couples in love can enjoy a romantic breakfast in bed, promenades at the sunset, swimming in the sea at night and dinner under the stars at Bussola restaurant.

Families who arrived to the island of Corfu can enjoy the wide range of services, including a zone of organized recreation for children of any age with a huge number of entertaining activities and sports

programs. For the youngest there is a special children’s menu at the restaurant.

Those who love thrilling experience will enjoy showing their worth in cycling and walking round the island, kayaking, climbing and sailing. Inveterate individualists have a possibility to go for individual walks to get acquainted with beauties of local nature island flora and fauna of the Ionian Sea. PL

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остиничный комплекс класса люкс на Крите MarBella Corfu, состоящий из шести корпусов с 384 комфортабельными номерами, находится посреди оливковой рощи у пляжа Агиос Иоаннис Перистерон. Его арабско-андалузский архитектурный стиль великолепно вписывается в природное окружение. Разнообразие услуг, предоставляемых в MarBella Corfu, удовлетворит любой вкус: от завтраков в постель и морских купаний в ночное время до ужинов под звездным небом в ресторане Bussola. Для детей разных возрастов — развлечения, спортивные программы, специальное детское меню в ресторане. Любителям активного отдыха предлагаются велосипедные и пешие прогулки по острову, плавание на морских байдарках, скалолазание и парусный спорт.

A double room with the view to the garden

COMFORTABLE ROOMS, LUXURIOUS HALLS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE HOTEL CREATE JOYFUL MOOD, THE VIEWS FROM BALCONIES AND TERRACES REALLY DELIGHT YOU Croissants for breakfast

A sand beach

A beach restaurant a la carte

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Suite Terrace Eiffel

HOTEL MARIGNAN PARIS SITUATED IN RUE MARINIAN, 12, A CALM STREET IN 8-TH ARRONDISSMENT OF PARIS, THAT CONNECTS LES CHAMPS ELYSEES AND AVENUE MONTAIGNE, IS MECCA OF PARIS SHOPPING. IT IS IN A COUPLE OF STEPS FROM THE BIG PALACE AND MANY FAMOUS ART GALLERIES.

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riginally it was a private house that was owned in turn by several noble families of France. Then Princess CharleMarie de Focigniy Lusange bought it to place her famous works of art collection there.

Later Time made its amendments once again — from the end of 2012 hotel Marignan Paris has been situated here, a real oasis of modern luxury at the heart of the capital.

From the moment of its creation comfort and wellbeing of clients occupy the

top positions in the system of its values. Luxury, refined elegancy, finesse, conciliation of the atmosphere provoke subconscious wish to forget anxieties of the vain world and to stay here as long as possible.

The aim of Marignan Paris’s creators has always been and is now to distinguish it among other Grand hotels by sincere and indefatigable attention of solicitous and professional staff to its guests. For its sake all the possible nuances of service are taken into consideration, so that travellers could feel as cosy as if they were at home. PL

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EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR KIEV “CRYSTAL” 20 / 1a Vladimirskaya Str. tel: +38 044 278- 61 -11

DNEPROPETROVSK “IMPERADOR” K. Marks Ave., Grand Hotel "Ukraine" tel: +38 056 370- 38- 39

DONETSK “CRYSTAL” 121 Artema Str. tel: +38 062 335 -76 -46

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Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg facade

PETERSBURG SEASONS ON THE 7TH OF JULY, 2013, AFTER A LONG RESTORATION AND RECONSTRUCTION, THE LEGENDARY PETERSBURG «HOUSE WITH LIONS» OPENED ITS DOORS FOR GUESTS, AND BECAME THE FIRST OF FOUR SEASONS HOTELS & RESORTS HOTEL CHAIN IN RUSSIA. THE FORMER RESIDENCE OF THE LOBANOV- ROSTOVSKY PRINCELY FAMILY IS THE LARGEST HISTORICAL PROJECT IN MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY EXISTENCE OF THE WORLD FAMOUS HOTEL CHAIN. THE FAMOUS PALACE, DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT AUGUSTE MONTFERRAND, PROMISES TO BECOME A PLACE OF ATTRACTION FOR WEALTHY TRAVELERS, AS WELL AS A CULTURAL AND BUSINESS CENTRE OF NORTHERN RUSSIAN CAPITAL.

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our Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg is situated on the intersection of Admiralteysky and Voznesensky avenues, near St.

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Isaac’s Cathedral, also designed by Montferrand.

Palace-like atmosphere of the hotel is felt starting from the lobby mainly due to the magnificent grand staircase. 183 rooms, including

26 suites, overlooking St. Isaac’s Cathedral and Alexander Garden were originally designed as the most spacious in the entire hotel stock of St. Petersburg. High ceilings, large windows, marble bathrooms, interiors in «Russian empire» style are all the undeniable signs of luxury. The ballroom, named “Montferrand» can admit up to 350 people on an entertainment or a gala event.

The Italian chef of the «Tea Room» restaurant, Andrea Accordi, serves traditional Russian cuisine. The Xander bar, named in honor of Tsar Alexander II, for whom once Crystal champagne was created, offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including 40 types of vodka and a dozen varieties of champagne, as well as

caviar, smoked salmon and other delicacies for a snack. Cigar lovers will appreciate the large collection of the best kinds of tobacco. Sintoho restaurant embodies new trends in Asian cuisine, thanks to the chef’s efforts. The concept of Percorso restaurant is built in form of a culinary «tour» through different regions of Italy, famous for its world known cuisine.

By the end of the year, in the hotel’s courtyard a four floor exclusive Luceo SPA-centre will be opened. Eight treatment rooms, a Russian steam room, a fitness centre and a swimming pool under a glass dome — it will be a true resort in the heart of Northern Palmyra. PL

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едьмого июля 2013 года, по окончании длительной реставрации и реконструкции, легендарный петербургский «Дом со львами» открыл двери для гостей и стал первым отелем сети Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts в России. Бывшая резиденция княжеской семьи ЛобановыхРостовских — крупнейший исторический проект более чем полувекового периода существования всемирно известной сети отелей. Знаменитый дворец, созданный архитектором Огюстом Монферраном, обещает стать местом притяжения состоятельных путешественников, культурным и деловым центром северной российской столицы.

Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg расположен на пересечении Адмиралтейского и Вознесенского проспектов, рядом с Исаакиевским собором.

Grand Staircase

PALACE-LIKE CHARM AND COMFORT IS A PLEDGE OF FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LION PALACE ST. PETERSBURG’S ATTRACTIVENESS Room overlooking St. Isaac’s Cathedral

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Italian Restaurant Percorso

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The Jumeirah Beach Hotel — an oasis in the desert

«THE WAVE OF HAPPINESS» THE JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL ONE OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS — THE JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL — «HOTEL N1 IN THE WORLD» — IS SITUATED ON GUMEIRA-BEACH IN 25 KM FROM THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF DUBAI.

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he architecture of the building reminds a surging wave. The huge hotel complex consists of the main building and 19 villas Beit Al Bahar.

There are five swimming pools with constant temperature of the water: a swimming-pool with Jacuzzi, a family one with a waterslide, one for children with attractions, a sportive 25 meter

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long pool, and one imitating natural environment with a garden, caves, islets and a paddling pool for children on the adjoining territory of 7,000 sq. m.

The interiors are made in Arabian style and based on the colour symbolism of the elements: dark blue and violet — water, green and brown — earth, blue and white — air, scarlet and yellow-fire.

23 restaurants and bars of the hotel give you a wide choice of gastronomic preferences and attachment to this or that cuisine of the world and correspond ideally to the goal of your visit: a romantic evening in Villa Beach, a family dinner at Latitude or an inflammatory party at the famous club 360*.

The Spa–centre of the hotel consists of saunas, steam baths, Jacuzzi, a swimming-pool and massage cabinets. It offers sanitary treatment, face and body care with the use of contemporary cosmetic products from leading brands of the world.

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he Jumeirah Beach Hotel — «Отель № 1 в мире» — расположен на пляже Джумейра Бич, в 25 км от международного аэропорта Дубай. Огромный гостиничный комплекс состоит из основного здания и 19 вилл Beit Al Bahar. На прилегающей территории площадью 7000 кв2 находятся пять бассейнов с постоянной температурой воды. Интерьеры отеля выдержаны в арабском стиле, основанном на цветовой символике четырех природных стихий. 23 ресторана и бары The Jumeirah Beach Hotel дают широкий выбор блюд кухонь разных стран мира.

SPA-центр отеля, состоящий из саун, паровых ванн, джакузи, бассейна и массажных кабинетов, предлагает процедуры для лица и тела с применением косметических средств ведущих брендов.

The room Ocean Club Superior King Lounge Area

THE JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL GAINED THE LEAD IN THE TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARD 2014 COMPETITION AMONG THE BEST FAMILY HOTELS IN THE UAE

Presidential de luxe — the reception-room and the terrace

Beachcomber de luxe — bathroom

A walk along the beach Jumeirah

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THERE IS A REVOLUTION IN GREECE.

A DELICIOUS ONE All Sani Resort beaches are awarded the European Blue Flag

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ress tour is always a pleasant surprise. This time the surprise was just amazing: gourmet festival in Greece.

Sani Resort — a thousand hectares of preserved land with beautiful pine forest along the coast, the 7-km long beach with complex of four hotels, in one of which, Porto Sani Village, I was lucky to stay for three days. Who will not appreciate affable smiles escorting you from arrival to departure, invitation to live in a luxurious two-bedroom apartment, where dinners, cooked by the best chefs, besides, competing for the professional championship, are served nightly?

And the work during the press-tour looks more like a leisure: excursions, visiting of SPA-salons and delicious meals in the restaurant.

The most vivid impressions I gained after accommodation in my suite: two TVs — in the bedroom and in lounge area, a huge luxurious bed, two wardrobes, a safe, a fridge full of both soft and strong drinks, a coffee machine and a set of serving dishes. Jacuzzi and a shower unit in the bathroom.

A spacious terrace overlooking the garden ...Immediately I wanted to pound on the keypad the first sentence of my report: I’m in paradise!!! In the evening, the dinner in Greek style was served in Artemis restaurant —

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SPRING IS BEAUTIFUL EVERYWHERE. AND YET, ON THE COAST OF GREECE, IN ITS RIOT OF COLORS IT FEELS LIKE A SPLASH OF CHAMPAGNE — THE FAMOUS FRENCH VEUVE CLICQUOT, WITH WHICH ALL THE GUESTS ARE GREETED AT THE HOTEL PORTO SANI VILLAGE RECEPTION, INCLUDING UKRAINIAN JOURNALISTS.

quite rich, but light at the same time.

Falling asleep in the deafening silence, I recalled the line of Akhmatova: «... like a communicant». Stand-up breakfast buffet stroke me a bit with the huge variety, and I had to suppress the urge of trying everything at once. Greek coffee made me finally awake and enjoy the grace of helpful waiters.

And then the work began — keen studying of all four hotels.

Rooms and suites with posh interiors, beaches, pools, malls... If it were not for silent electric vehicles, transporting the journalistic brotherhood thirsty for beauty, walking around this vast territory would have taken more than one day! On both sides of the road I admired landscaping with vegetation worthy of botanical garden, and the flower aroma that could be compared to the best Parisian fragrances.

Visit to the SPA reminded me of pampered Roman patricians in the famous thermae: dim light, quiet romantic music, heated couches,

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ресс-тур — это всегда неожиданно и приятно, как в детстве киндер-сюрприз. На сей раз сюрприз оказался просто восхитительным: гурмэ-фестиваль в Греции. Эгейское море. Полуостров Кассандра. Курортная зона Sani Resort — тысяча гектаров заповедной земли с прекрасным сосновым бором вдоль побережья, пляжем протяженностью 7 км и комплексом из четырех отелей, в одном из которых — Porto Sani Village — мне посчастливилось пребывать более трех суток. У кого не закружится голова от счастья, когда приветливые улыбки сопровождают от приезда до отъезда, когда тебя приглашают пожить в шикарных двухкомнатных апартаментах, комфортность которых «зашкаливает», когда ежевечерне преподносится ужин, приготовленный лучшими поварами, к тому же соревнующимися между собой за профессиональное первенство. Но самое приятное, что работа, которой «нагружают» во время пресс-тура, из разряда «получи удовольствие»: экскурсии, посещение SPA-салонов и изумительные блюда в ресторане. Самые яркие впечатления остались после размещения в сьюте: два телевизора — в спальне и комнате отдыха, роскошная огромная кровать,

More than 30 restaurants and bars

SOMETIMES REVOLUTION COMES SIMPLY FROM INSUFFICIENT SALTING OR EXCESSIVE PEPPER. IN THIS CASE, CHEF’S BACK IS THE INJURED PARTY

Junior suites and suites to all tastes

два шкафа-купе, сейф, холодильник, битком набитый как прохладительными, так и горячительными напитками, кофе-машина и сервировочный набор посуды. В ванной комнате — джакузи и душевая кабина. Просторная терраса с видом на благоухающий сад... Так и захотелось отстучать на «клаве» первую фразу отчета: «Райские кущи!!!» Устроившись и слегка отдохнув, я тотчас отправилась на частный пляж отеля — «Бусолас». Эгейское море встретило легким накатом ласковых волн, свежим бризом и нежным солнцем. Вода освежала приятной прохладой. Как по волшебству, передо мной появился удобный лежак и пушистые полотенца. Сквозь опущенные ресницы я увидела мерцающие брызги радуги. Вечером в ресторане Artemis подали ужин в греческом стиле — довольно сытный, но одновременно и легкий. Засыпая в оглушительной тишине, мне вспомнилась ахматовская строка: «...как причастница».

Sani Resort is one of the most modern in Greece

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Sani Marina Harbor

«...AND IF YOU DO CARE FOR YOUR DIGESTION, MY ADVICE IS: DO NOT TALK ABOUT BOLSHEVISM AND MEDICINE WHILE DINING. AND - GOD FORBID YOU - DO NOT READ SOVIET NEWSPAPERS BEFORE DINNER».

PROFESSOR PREOBRAZHENSKY. MIKHAIL BULGAKOV «THE HEART OF A DOG»

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courteous masseuses and awesome natural cosmetics Anne Semonin. It is easy to become like Narcissus after that and fall in love with own reflection. I had to thoroughly «clean my feathers» by dusk and do the evening make-up to create the look appropriate for the Sani Gourmet festival opening.

This year, its main theme was the Great Silk Road, which meant actually the culinary traditions of the countries through which it stretches from Beijing to Rome — China, India, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy...

Water beachside restaurant celebrated Italian cuisine. The sound of the surf accompanied the chef Andrea Fusco, who was subtly charming our tastebuds by shrimp kebabs and tempura oysters. That night all the Italian dishes, like the famous performances of the unknown gastronomic theatre, appeared in a completely new interpretation. Spaghetti with cod and artichoke, risotto «carbonara» and the Sicilian cannolo for dessert.

Sommelier was never tired to uncork the bottles with finest Italian wines.

The next day I was excited to discover myself... on Broadway. In the amphitheatre, located in the hotel area,

artists from New York have thrown one of their most famous musicals «Mamma Mia!», based on twenty two well-known songs of the Swedish group ABBA. As they say, «Greece has everything», even Broadway.

Anyway, business before pleasure! The Tomata restaurant’s owner and chef, a true innovator of Greek cuisine — Chrysanthos Karamolengos — was already waiting for us. Inspired by his native Mediterranean nature and using fresh organic products, he creates signature dishes, the perfect taste of which might be envied by Ducasse and Bocuse, and all the culinary gods together. Mr. Karamolengos’s menu sounds like a Greek song itself: cold cucumber soup with tuna, sea bass and shrimp kebab, grilled chops with basmati rice, pork belly in quince glaze dressed with yogurt gorgonzola sauce...

Next day the journalists, having become real gourmets in three days, made chassis of the plane taking off to Kiev, bend pretty hard.

Maryna Varuykha, the special correspondent of Pl in Greece

Завтрак-фуршет слегка ошарашил разнообразием — пришлось силой воли подавить желание попробовать все и сразу. Кофе по-гречески заставил окончательно проснуться и полюбоваться пластикой услужливых официантов. И вот началась работа — доскональное изучение всех четырех отелей. Номера и сьюты с шикарными интерьерами, необыкновенные пляжи, бассейны, аллеи... Если бы не бесшумные электромобили, на которых перевозили жаждущую красот журналистскую братию, пешком и за день не освоить эту огромную территорию. По обе стороны дороги меня восхитил ландшафтный дизайн с растительностью ботанического сада, благоухание цветов с запахами духов лучших парижских парфюмеров. Посещение SPA-салона напомнило о пресыщенности римских патрициев в знаменитых термах: приглушенный свет, тихая романтичная музыка, топчаны с подогревом, улыбчивые и обходительные массажистки и потрясающая натуральная косметика фирмы Anne Semonin. После этого легко уподобиться Нарциссу, влюбившись в собственное отражение в зеркальной глади бассейна. К закату солнца нужно было основательно «почистить перышки» и нанести вечерний макияж, чтобы соответствовать празднику открытия фестиваля Sani Gourmet. В этом году его основной темой был избран Великий шелковый путь, то есть кулинарные традиции стран, через которые он протянулся от Пекина до Рима, а значит: Китай, Индия, Иран, Турция, Греция, Италия... Прибрежный ресторан Water был посвящен кулинарии Италии. Под шум прибоя шеф-повар Андреа Фуско изощренно очаровывал наши вкусовые рецепторы шашлычками из креветок и темпурой из устриц. В этот вечер все блюда итальянской кухни, словно знаменитые спектакли неведомого гастрономического театра, предстали в совершенно новых интерпретациях. Спагетти с треской и артишоками, ризотто «карбонара» и на десерт — сицилийские канноли. Сомелье не уставал сноровисто откупоривать бутылки с изысканными итальянскими винами. На следующий день меня ожидала встреча… с Бродвеем. Нет, это был не сон, не фантазия и не фантастика. И винные пары, благополучно улетучившись до утра, не помутили ничье сознание. Просто в амфитеатре, расположенном на территории отеля, артисты из НьюЙорка представляли один из своих самых знаменитых мюзиклов «Mamma Mia!» на основе двадцати двух известных песен шведской группы ABBA. Как говорится, «в Греции все есть», даже Бродвей. Однако делу время, потехе час! В ресторане Тomata поджидал его владелец, он же шеф-повар, настоящий новатор греческой кухни — Хрисантос Карамолегос. Вдохновленный природой родного Средиземноморья, используя в своем кулинарном творчестве чистейшие экологические продукты, он создает авторские блюда, совершенному вкусу которых вполне могли бы позавидовать и Дюкасс, и Бокюз, и все кулинарные боги, вместе взятые. Меню господина Карамолегоса и при прочтении звучит, словно греческая песня: холодный суп из огурца с тунцом, кебаб из сибаса и креветки, котлетки-гриль с рисом басмати, свиная грудинка в глазури из айвы под соусом из кефира и горгонцолы… — в осоловевшей от кулинарных излишеств голове возник образ Волка из мультика: «Щас спою!» Назавтра командированные журналисты, ставшие за три дня гурманами, порядком осадили шасси самолета, вылетевшего в Киев.

Chef Chrysanthos Karamolegos

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Марина Варюха, спецкор Platinum в Греции Sweet cucumber soup, ice cream from curds, sweet tomato, baked with Chinese black vinegar

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ятизвездочный отель BuddhaBar Paris сети Buddha-Bar Hotels&Resorts, расположенный в особняке XVIII века на пересечении Rue d’Anjou и Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, предлагает гостям современный шик с утонченными азиатскими нотками. В отеле 56 роскошно оформленных комфортабельных номеров, в том числе 19 сьютов. В уютном ресторане Vray Monde — широкий выбор блюд международной кухни, в лаунж-баре — коктейли на любой вкус. Каждое утро — традиционный французский завтрак. Buddha-Bar Paris имеет фитнес-центр с современным оборудованием. SPA-салон предлагает различные виды массажей и косметические процедуры.

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uddha-Bar Paris first opened its doors to visitors in June, 2013. 56 luxurious guest rooms, including 19 suites, have set new standards to Parisian hotel business by their high level of comfort. The hotel seems to offer its clients to taste a new, original style, combining the art of French way of living and exotic Asian influences, which are in trend now.

One can find here shady and cozy atmosphere, flickering of the gold trim, red and black lacquer, silk fabrics and decorative mosaic. All rooms have air conditioning, minibars, safes, hairdryers, satellite TV and Nespresso coffee machines.

The inviting restaurant Vray Monde suggests a wide selection of international cuisine dishes, a lounge bar amazes by the variety of signature cocktails for every taste. Every morning guests can enjoy a traditional French breakfast.

Buddha-Bar Paris has a fitness centre with modern equipment. After an active day you can rejuvenate in a relaxing hammam and hot tub. Luxurious SPA-salon offers a wide range of massages and beauty treatments. PL

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lounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, stretched along the bay Mirabello with crystal-clean water and surrounded by lush flora and rich fauna, is one of the most beautiful hotels in Greece. It consists exclusively of suits with its own swimming-pool at the sea-line each. The interiors of the rooms are luxuriously decorated in Mediterranean style, preferred by Europeans today. The hotel owns several sand beaches and a water-sports centre. Service staff is ready to fulfill any wish of yours 24/7-to bring dinner to your room, to invite a masseur, to look after your children.

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It is one of the places where Time as if stopped and stands motionless allowing you to feel acutely the fascination of relic grove silence, the spells of unique race of local wine and the charms of dainty joys from chef Fabricio Borracino. At the SPA centre of Castello di Spaltenna they give a body massage and wrapping using local olive oil and wine. Hotel staff will help you to make a reality the dream about ideal wedding ceremony that with verily Italian support and encouragement they organize in the medieval church at the territory of the castle.

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otel Barcelo Formentor is situated on the picturesque peninsula Formentor of Majorca island where from you can admire magnificent panorama of Kala Pi-de-la-Posada bay. Charm of the hotel’s architecture and its rich history made it the favorite place of rest for numerous celebrities. Charley Chaplin, Odry Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Agatha Christy, Winston Churchill and representatives of Spanish Royal family visited this romantic nook. The luxurious hotel occupies the territory of 485 hectares. Two swimmingpools, a riding centre, a fitness centre, a play-ground for children, a tennis-court are at the disposal of guests. All kinds of water sports are represented at the beach Platjade Formentor: sailing, canoe-paddling; kayak-paddling, catamaran.

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PERSONAL OPINION

BEAUTIFUL ALEKSEY TITARENKO,

REVOLUTION

curator of the Biennale of Young Art, Platinum magazine columnist

M WHO MADE REVOLUTION IN THE ART OF THE 19TH CENTURY? IMPRESSIONISTS DID. SO, ARE THEY BLOOD-THIRSTY? THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL

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ore often, of course, it is bloody, but, my God, how we all are tired of this! My windows face the East, the first rays of the Sun wake me up, but do I look at it? I wake up and immediately rush to my computer. I hear a worried voice of my wife: «Has not the war started yet?».

But can it be in a different way? Who committed the most crucial revolution in the art of the 19th century? — The Impressionists did. And so, are they blood-thirsty? They are stunningly beautiful. To see them in the computer-is one thing, but you’d better go to Paris, the Musée d’Orsay, the place where their biggest collection is located. People come out of there staggering. Everyone, I believe, must visit Orsay at least once in his or her life. And come out of there, staggering. Because of the beauty.

The first exhibition of Impressionists took place in 1874. In our country then, if you remember, it was peredvignicki who reigned over people’s minds. Such blacky ones, they wanted to paint the people all the time. And they did. What a drag to look at them. It was different in Paris. There a gang of young artists gathered, artists who wanted to paint something different, not what the politicians explained, but what was beautiful: sunrises/sunsets, flare spots of the Sun on the water and on the bodies of their desperately naked girlfriends.

And what girls they were! It all began from two pictures «Breakfast on the grass» and «Olympia», both-1863. Written by Edouard Manet, 29 years old. At the first painting two quite dressed young men have a picnic with two completely undressed girls. The joy of being, the glare of the Sun and all that. On the second — the girl from the picnic in the posture of «Venus Urbinskaja» by Titian. What horrible things wrote brothers-critics about poor girl! Shameless whore, a female Gorilla, made of rubber. And the girl was dashing, a real Parisian. Victorina Meran, the model of Manet, also indulged herself in painting, they say she sang beautifully, played the guitar. Later, she ruined herself with drink, poor thing, and walked Parisian pubs with a little monkey, sang her songs.

People threw her money generously — everybody remembered her when she was 19 at those pictures.

And then also there were wars and revolutions — in 1871 the Germans entered Paris. The army turned out to be weak, they created the National Guard, and it all ended by the Commune of Paris. Does it recall anything to you? PL

Edouard Manet. «Breakfast on the grass». 1863

PERSONAL OPINION

VADIM KOLESNIKOV, psychologist, expert in relationship field, presenter of «Love will come» one of the leading channels 1+1, Platinum magazine columnist

BORN BY REVOLUTION

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ctually, I am not too fond of revolution, because I am not that young already. My pioneer camps childhood still echoes with a silly byword: «Revolution begins easily, but never comes to the end». Until recently I was sure that my generation had been vaccinated against all sorts of revolutions and would never get infected again. Just like chickenpox or mumps — you simply get the immunity.

But the revolution was knocking on the door, puffed into the hallway and stumped in the living room. Turning away from her has become increasingly difficult: she craved for attention as a teacher at a parent meeting.

First of all, she devours her children. One of the greats said so. He hardly was the son of revolution, or else he would not have survived. Probably, he was just a nephew or a grandson. Distant relatives must be spared by revolution, I suppose.

By the way, we can conclude that revolution looks like a provincial girl starving to conquer the capital: huge toothy jaws, powerful red tongue, bright bloody colored lips — far away from being a beauty but deflant and able-to-get.

Revolution has nothing to do with a real lady. Wherever she goes she leaves nothing but ruins, dust and piles of rubbish. Is there any other way to explain the affluence of rats? Now it’s clear — the revolution has passed by.

But if she has children, then the revolution is capable of giving birth.

Therefore, she might look attractive, come-to-able and tempting.

Well, the portrait is complete. Here are her eyes, that she is making to everybody, and her driving-mad ankles.

Perhaps, revolution even tries to flirt. Often- in an hesitating, inexquisite peasant-style manner. But she has true excitement to «that business», she definitely does. Otherwise, where the children to devour would come from?

By the way, this awkward, but potent seduction of revolution attracts and entraps. Some say the poor thing Marie Antoinette was led to her scaffold topless. What a charming fantasy for a revolutionary — all types of roleplaying games. Such endless expanses for the dreams of apimply teenager studying the «History of terror».

But I do not dream of revolution and I am not afraid of her. I will not get infected. I won’t be entrapped or lose my head. If she comes too close, I’ll start playing with her. I will seduce and then dump her. She herself wants it anyway. No strings attached — I have the immunity. PL

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PERSONAL OPINION

POLYNA LEVINA,

REVOLUTION

authoress, popular blogger, Platinum magazine columnist

A GENDER EQUALITY MEANS THAT WOMEN AND MEN HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS, BUT NOT DUTIES, AND WE CAN BE DIFFERENT

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ll people are different, that’s why everybody has its own sexual revolution — I understood it at the wrong side of thirty, when far behind was gender sociology course, read, as it turned out, in vain, and dozens of ruined relationships with men. At the University classes on gender issues, it seemed to me, that the meaning of sexual revolution is to be the same, for everybody. If he is the President of the country, then I am the President as well. If I change baby’s diapers, then he also must change them. Of course, there are some physiological differences, but let us leave them to the doctors. The main thing is that you are a person — well, I mean, a Person-and what sexual characters you have — the question is as irrelevant as the colour of your hair and shoe size.

With these brave reasoning I lived to the advanced age, I am middle-aged now, and found out that, yes, dear Sirs, I prefer to have business with People, that is why I have a brilliant carrier. But men prefer to build a family not with people, but with women — that is why I am chronically lonely.

And here it turned out that gender equality is not when all are the same, but on the contrary, when everybody can be himself or herself — that is, in fact, when everybody is different. Equal rights, it is not equal responsibilities, but just equal rights. I want to be a President, and I may.

I don’t want to swaddle a baby, and I am allowed not to.

And if I was born a woman, I may be a woman. And he may be a man. And we do not have to become asexual creatures, only because I like to run a company and he likes cooking dinner.

So it turned out that my personal sexual revolution is to learn how to be a woman. It is difficult. Heels, red lipstick, jewelry, admirers, coquetry and other attributes of femininity, I have always had them.

But the attributes do not replace the core, external does not automatically mean internal.

And where there is no perception of femininity, there is no perception of masculinity as well. So parallel I have to recognize in men just men, not abstract people. And instead of giving them duties, to give them just rights. I wonder, what would be the result… PL

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REVOLUTION IN VACUUM

Pascal Ossignac, a chef and restaurateur, who controls 8 restaurants in London, has many awards, Michelin stars among them. . There is also a bistro Comptoir Gascon among his merits, an «official Embassy» of Kassoulais in London.

Julien Carlon, the chef of London restaurant Cigalon, cooks the best dishes of South-East France and Corsica-island. Gourmets can watch culinary miracles that take place at the end of the hall in the open kitchen.

Platinum: What were the first steps in your carrier?

Pascal Ossignac: when I was 12 I told my parents that I wanted to be a chef. It was in La Rochelle, Bordeaux, in the centre of France. My mother asked the owner of one of Michelin restaurants to take me as an apprentice.

PL.: In London you promote the heritage of your native region Gascoigne. What do the British like most of all?

P. O.: I would mention meat hors-d’oeuvre «Pork refreshments», Kassoulais — ragout of meat and beans and one of the dishes of duck — «Luxurious Burger» or «Duck Confi».

PL.: What was your most audacious culinary experiment?

P. O.: Club Gascon was the first French restaurant in the world which created its own tapas-menu that consists of different hors-d’oeuvres.

PL.: Do you have hobby?

P. O.: My new hobby is cycling. IIn September several star-chefs of guide Michelin and I are cycling around India, in such a way we participate in a charity action against famine.

I also like taking care of floristic compositions in all my restaurants.

Platinum: What Provence dishes do you consider to be the most important at the restaurant Cigalon?

Julien Carlon: Among them salad Nicoise, meat horsd’oeuvre Provencale, sauce ajoley, pizza Pissaladiere, beef Camargue, meat loaf of mutton paunch Pieds et Paquets, nougat in sugar icing and many others.

PL.: The restaurant is managed by the team of exchefs. Do you have any disagreement in your creative work with them?

J. C.: We have wonderful collaboration. Each of us brings into the life of the restaurant his priceless experience. We discuss the menu and the recipes together.

PL.: Is author’s approach to the culinary business familiar to you?

J. C.: I prefer the classical method of cooking dishes, though I try to master the modern way of its presentation on the plate.

PL.: What is gastronomic revolution for you?

J. C.: The real discovery I’ve recently made is a professional way of cooking food in vacuum packing called Sous-vide. It allows preserving taste and flavour that as a rule are lost during food processing in usual conditions.

Platinum: Вы продвигаете в Лондоне кухню своей родной Гаскони. Что особенно пришлось по вкусу британцам? Паскаль Оссиньяк: Мясная закуска «Свиные угощения», «Кассуле» — рагу из мяса и бобов, а также лучшие блюда с уткой — «Роскошный бургер» или «Утка Конфи».

PL.: Каким был Ваш самый смелый кулинарный эксперимент? П. О.: Club Gascon — первый французский ресторан в мире, который разработал свое тапас-меню.

Platinum: На какие прованские блюда Вы делаете ставку в ресторане Cigalon? Жульен Карлон: Это салат Nicoise, мясная закуска Provencale, соус айоли, пицца Pissaladiere, говядина Camargue, рулет из бараньего рубца Pieds et Paquets, нуга в сахарной глазури и многие другие.

PL.: Что стало для Вас гастрономической революцией? Ж. К.: Профессиональный способ приготовления пищи в вакуумной упаковке под названием «су вид».

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CULINARY EVOLUTION OF LERANGUE

Uve Michel, the chef of the restaurant Fish Market at the hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai, astonishes his guests with delicatessen of sea-foods, likes Frankfurters and for 20 years he has been a general secretary of culinary guild of the UAE.

Jean-Yves Leuranguer, the chef of the restaurant Le Diane at the hotel Fouquet’s Barriere, Paris, presents French cuisine in modern interpretation. His Title the best master of France promises that gourmets would like his cheer.

Platinum: You have been working all over the world.

Where did you get the most precious experience?

Uve Michel: When I was a child my father taught me how important hard work is and how to value money.

Then I studied basics of culinary in Germany. Each country contributed into to my development: England, Bahrain, South Korea, Japan.

PL.: Do you have favorite dish?

U. M.: I am always ready to make a feast of Frankfurters or a dish of duck.

PL.: What culinary achievement became a revolutionary one in the development of your mastery?

U. M.: Each personal step or successes of my team augment my forces and motivation. Everything is important: the first certificate I got being a trainee, my first competition of culinary art and any award received later.

PL.: How do you spend your free time?

U. M.: My free time, that I don’t have much, I like spending with my family and friends, enjoying good food, playing games, travelling. I also like watching football. I am a fun of Bayern Munich. It has been my favourite team for 40 years.

Platinum: What dish is your biggest success?

Jean-Yves Leuranguer: I like everything we offer our guests at the restaurant Le Diane. I shall mention one dish that provoke dear to my heart memories from my childhood — mollusks Sea ear. When I was a boy we collected sea shells with my uncle at the beach in Bretagne.

PL.: What culinary novelty are you going to offer in the new season?

J.-Y. L.: Among them is spiny lobster with tomatoes, foie-gras with cherries and almond milk, sweet stewed veal in onion icing.

PL.: What are particularities of modern French cuisine?

J.-Y. L.: I think it is the art to combine traditional approach with new culinary techniques, and also achieving of delightful and unexpected taste combinations. French cuisine is exquisite, balanced and always of high quality.

PL.: What does notion luxury mean to you?

J.-Y. L.: Together with my deputy chef Christopher Smidt and the whole team of Le Diane we work to create new dishes and present them in elegant French manner.

Platinum: Вы работали в разных уголках мира. Где получили наиболее ценный опыт? Уве Мишель: В детстве отец учил меня ценить тяжелый труд и правильно обращаться с деньгами. Затем я постигал основы кулинарии в Германии. Каждая страна внесла свой важный вклад в мое развитие: Англия, Бахрейн, Южная Корея, Япония.

PL.: У Вас есть любимое блюдо? У. М.: Я всегда не прочь полакомиться хорошей немецкой сосиской или блюдом из утки.

Platinum: Какое блюдо Вам удается лучше всего? Жан-Ив Леранге: Я люблю все, что мы предлагаем гостям в ресторане Le Diane. Назову одно блюдо, которое вызывает во мне дорогие воспоминания детства — моллюски «Морское ушко». Малышом я со своим дядей собирал ракушки на пляже Бретани.

PL.: Что Вы вкладываете в понятие роскошь? Ж.-И. Л.: Мы работаем, чтобы создавать новые блюда и представлять их во французской элегантной манере.

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ALBERA’S UNEXPECTED REVOLUTION

Angelo Albera, the chef of the restaurant Amici at the hotel Yas Viceroy, Abu Dhabi, pleases gourmets with variety of Italian and Mediterranean dishes. The secret of his skills is combination of culinary traditions and novelties.

Platinum: What Italian dishes are the most popular at your restaurant?

Angelo Albera: I consider it is lobster Tagliolini, beef Tenderloin with ceps, tiramisu and also I am a fun of fresh pasta.

PL.: Did you have to change recipes to satisfy sportsmen’s taste when you worked at the Olympic Games in London?

A. A.: Not only participants of the competitions but also their funs liked very much traditional pasta and stakes and also grilled fish with steamed vegetables.

PL.: Is the notion revolution appropriate in culinary?

A. A.: Traditional cuisine and innovative approach to cooking are two different philosophies. I like changing classical recipes and creating new ones. But it is true that some dishes of Italian cuisine can’t be changed, otherwise they will lose their authenticity.

PL.: What was your most revolutionary decision in life?

A. A.: I want to marry a beautiful woman who would completely support all my undertakings and share my passion to work, who would help me to feel self-assured and confident.

Platinum: Какие итальянские блюда самые популярные в Вашем ресторане? Анджело Альбера: Лобстер Tagliolini, говядина Tenderloin c белыми грибами, тирамису.

PL.: Пришлось ли Вам вносить изменения в рецепты, удовлетворяя вкусы спортсменов, когда Вы работали на лондонской Олимпиаде? А. А.: Участникам соревнований и болельщикам особенно пришлись по душе традиционные паста и стейки, а также рыба на гриле с паровыми овощами.

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PERMANENT REVOLUTION OF CHEF IDFAN

Idfan, the chef of the restaurant Kazu at the hotel Yas Viceroy, Abu-Dabi, introduces Indonesian colouring to Japaneese dishes. Creation of culinary masterpieces, breath-taking teppan-show takes place before guests’s very eyes at their table.

Platinum: Dear Idfan, how did you succeed in combining culinary traditions of Japan with cuisines of other countries?

Idfan: I like mix in everything. For example, on the Bahamas I was impressed by the popularity of shellfish dishes served in their shells. I added Japanese style of serving them and it was successful.

PL.: What event became a revolution in your professional life?

I.: It was when I worked at Burj Arab. Their high demands to the quality helped to my growth as a professional.

PL.: At the restaurant Kazu teppan-yaki is cooked on the gaze of guests. What difficulties are there in this work?

I.: It is difficult because you have no right for mistake, and talking, noise and guests’ questions can draw your attention away from the stove. But on the other hand you are inspired with enthusiastic emotions and applause and you are proud of such appreciation of your work.

PL.: What inspires you for the creation of new culinary masterpieces?

I.: Dissimilitude, originality, disparateness of tastes of guests from all over the world gives a push to the imagination, broadens its limits. It is a permanent revolutionary process.

Platinum: В ресторане Kazu готовят теппан-яки под пристальным взглядом гостей. Какие сложности есть в этой работе? Идфан: Нет права на ошибку. Но, с другой стороны, испытываешь гордость за оценку своего труда.

PL.: Что вдохновляет Вас на создание кулинарных шедевров? И.: Непохожесть, уникальность, разные вкусы гостей со всего мира дают толчок воображению, расширяя его границы. Это постоянный революционный процесс.

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CHINA AT THE HEART OF THE ARABIAN EMIRATES Maestro Fou, chef of the restaurant The China Club

RESTAURANTS RADISSON BLU HOTEL, DUBAI DEIRA CREEK OFFER YOU TO ENJOY THE VARIETY OF MOST DELICIOUS DISHES OF CUISINES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. ONE OF THEM -THE CHINA CLUB- GIVES PREFERENCE TO COOKING EXQUISITE CHINESE DISHES.

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he first impression at entering the restaurant The China Club is the most precise and that is why it would never disappoint you in the future. Resplendence of colours and love to Chinese culture exceed all expectations and like refined aperitif at once endow you with good mood.

The walls draped with antique silks, curtains decorated with embroidery, furniture, lamps, plates and dishes — everything in the interior creates the atmosphere of ancient eastern tradition refinement that is in complete harmony with the contemporaneity.

Customers are guaranteed to receive pleasure from a wide choice

of temptations in the menu that abounds in Beijing, Sichuan and Canton dishes that are cooked of well balanced in taste and exceptionally fresh ingredients.

At lunch regular guests of the restaurant The China Club usually give preference to delicatessen JumCha and at dinner to appetizing and exquisite culinary masterpieces from the menu la cart.

The interiors of the restaurant, including majestic private-halls for special occasions, and irreproachable cuisine has created for this restaurant in Dubai the reputation of the ideal place for reception of guests at any occasion, from official business receptions to worm meetings among friends. PL

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ервое впечатление при входе в ресторан The China Club — наиболее точное и потому никогда не разочарует в будущем. Стены, задрапированные античными шелками, мебель, светильники, посуда — все в интерьере создает атмосферу утонченности древних восточных традиций в полной гармонии с современностью. Посетителям гарантировано получение удовольствия от широкого выбора соблазнов в меню, изобилующем пекинскими, сычуаньскими и кантонскими блюдами, которые приготовлены из сбалансированных по вкусу исключительно свежих продуктов. Во время ланча постоянные гости ресторана The China Club обычно отдают предпочтение деликатесам «Юм Ча», а за ужином — изысканным кулинарным шедеврам из a la carte меню.

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Daniel Boulud — chef and the owner of the restaurant Cafe Boulud

DINING AT THE RESTAURANT CAFE BOULUD, ENJOYING DISHES SUPPLEMENTED BY EXQUISITE WINES, GUESTS HAVE THE IMPRESSION OF BEING CARRIED AWAY INTO ROMANTIC AND ELEGANT PARIS.

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PARIS AT MANHATTAN

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The restaurant Cafe Boulud made a considerable contribution to the fame of the hotel. The owner of the restaurant renowned chef Daniel Boulud has numerous prestigious cook awards of America. He also has been awarded with the Order of Honor in France.

Café Boulud has one star of Michelin guide and three stars from restaurant critics of The New York Times edition.

The philosophy of Boulud’s culinary is determined by four points: French traditions, the use of only seasonal food stuff, healthy food with abundance of vegetables and striving for gastronomical inventions. You may order your food and drinks sitting at a table in the private hotel’s garden on the roof with a gorgeous view of New-York. PL

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бедая в ресторане Cafe Boulud, получая наслаждение от блюд в сопровождении изысканных вин, гости словно переносятся в романтичный и элегантный Париж. Расположенный в центре Манхэттена отель The Surrey давно полюбили законодатели моды и ценители искусств, как приезжающие в Нью-Йорк, так и местные представители богемы. Славу отелю в значительной мере принес ресторан Cafe Boulud, которым владеет знаменитый шефповар Даниэль Булуд, награжденный множеством поварских премий Америки, а также получивший Орден Чести во Франции. Cafe Boulud отмечен одной звездой гида Michelin и тремя — от ресторанных критиков издания The New York Times. Философия Булуда в кулинарии определена французскими традициями.

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ONE OF CALLING CARDS OF PARIS, THE RESTAURANT LA TOUR D’ARGENT IS A PLACE WHERE GASTRONOMY ECHOES WITH THE RICH HISTORY OF THE CITY. DUMAS, ALEXANDER II, BISMARCK, ROOSEVELT AND OTHER CELEBRITIES VISITED IT IN DIFFERENT TIMES. The interior of the restaurant

TO SEE PARIS AND… AT LA TOUR D’ARGENT

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he restaurant has existed since the XVII-th century.

Its name means Silver Tower. In 1867 a historical dinner took place here.

The diners were Russian king Alexander II with his heir, king of Prussia Wilhelm I and chancellor of Germany Otto von Bismarck.

To commemorate this event the menu of the restaurant was enriched with a new dish Foie-gras of the Three Emperors.

The hors-d’oeuvre Pike fishballs Andre Terraill, specialty of the house, enjoys special attention of guests — it is soufflé from filleted pike with mushrooms with sauce mornais.

The wine list of the restaurant is not simply enumeration of drinks

but also indication of the region of their production, sort and year of the harvest.

La Tour d’Argent is famous for its delicatessen — numbered duck. A customer who ordered the duck is written into the register of the restaurant and receives a card-certificate with the number of his order. When in April 2003 the millionth duck was ordered, the owner of the restaurant Clod Terraill, 85 years old, let off sumptuous fire-works that lit up the ancient walls of Notre-Dame Cathedral, situated not far away, the windows of the restaurant; caused joy to passengers of bateaux-mouches sailing up and down the Seine and made astonished passers-by at Tournel bridge stop in amazement. PL

Certificate with the number of the duck order

The art of cutting fowl before serving

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азвание парижского ресторана La Tour D’Argent, существующего с XVI века, в переводе звучит как «Серебряная башня». В 1867 году здесь состоялся обед, на котором присутствовали: русский царь Александр II с наследником, король Пруссии Вильгельм I и канцлер Германии Отто фон Бисмарк. В память об этом меню ресторана пополнилось блюдом «Фуа-гра трех императоров».

Особым успехом у гостей пользуются щучьи фрикадельки «Андре Террай»: суфле из филе щуки, с грибами, под соусом морнэ.

La Tour d’Argent знаменит редким деликатесным блюдом — «номерной» уткой. Посетитель, заказавший утку, заносится в реестр ресторана и получает карточку-сертификат с номером заказа.

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Breitling prize watch, Transocean 1461

FOR THE WINNERS ACCORDING TO THE RESULTS OF BREITLING CHALLENGE CONTEST, 2014, THE EMPLOYEES OF CRYSTAL GROUP UKRAINE DMYTRIY VORONOV AND DENIS KIMERIN WERE RECOGNIZED THE BEST SELLERS OF WATCHES IN THE WORLD.

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nnual competition Breitling Challenge 2014, where employees of authorized trade organizations and boutiques Breitling from all over the world took part, finished. All contestants previously passed the complex certification of Breitling. After that, however, the total number of participants exceeded 7000 people. Map of the world was divided into 11 zones. The one where managers of Crystal Group Ukraine were assigned to included: CIS countries, Austria and Eastern Europe region. It was the biggest zone with the hardest competition.

Three stages of the contest, that took place from 1 September till 31 October, included the examination in the following thematic modules: «This is Breitling»,

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«Selling Breitling» and «Breitling Collection».

According to the results of the contest, the employee of Crystal Group Ukraine Dmitry Voronov won world prize place Breitling Challenge 2014. His colleague Denis Kimerin was awarded with the first place in the corresponding zone. 7 more sales representatives of the company got to the TOP of the tenth zone. Inauguration of the winners will take place in December at the Head Quarters of Breitling.

We congratulate our colleagues with the victory that brought them not only special prize but also possession of Breitling watch. The results of the contest have become another evidence of the highest professional level of those who work at the network of Crystal Group Ukraine boutiques. PL

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авершился ежегодный конкурс швейцарской часовой компании Breitling, Breitling Challenge 2014, который определил лучших работников бутиков Breitling. Мировое призовое место занял сотрудник Crystal Group Ukraine Дмитрий Воронов. Первое место в зональном конкурсе присуждено его коллеге Денису Кимерину. Семь продавцов-консультантов компании вошли в ТОП-10. Награды ждут победителей в главном офисе Breitling.

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THE NEW BRITISH AIRWAYS CABIN

British Airways представила новую конструкцию сидений и интерьеры салонов для самолетов, направляющихся из городов европейской сети в Лондон.

SAFETY, QUALITY, ELEGANCY

British Airways has presented new seats and interiors for the cabins of short haul aircrafts, travelling from European cities to London. The ergonomic design of dark grey leather seats allows to add additional seating places in the Euro Traveller economy class passenger cabs and to cut prices.

Tablets or magazines can be placed on stands.

The position of the sliding table can be easily adjusted, a movable headrest has 4 different positions for maximum comfort.

Updated Club Europe class with British Airways logo will retain its traditional configuration 2: 2 with free space in the middle.

Греческая авиакомпания Ellinair базируется в аэропорту «Македония» города Салоники и входит в состав греческого холдинга Mouzenidis Group.

Greek airline Ellinair is based at the airport «Macedonia» of Thessaloniki and belongs to the Greek holding Mouzenidis Group.

At the Ukrainian market Ellinair is the carrier in the frames of the flight programs of tour operator «Mouzenidis travel», which offers tours to Greece with direct flight from Kiev, Dnepropetrovsk, Lvov, Odessa and Kharkov.

Highly qualified personnel of Ellinair, who speak three languages-Greek, English and Russian, provide the international quality standards of air travel that allows you in this comfortable atmosphere to enjoy the flight and impeccable service.

Основанная 15 лет назад компания Aero-Charter занимает одну из лидирующих позиций на рынке авиационных перевозок Украины.

SPEED, RELIABILITY, COMFORT Founded 15 years ago, the company AeroCharter occupies a leading position at the market of air transportation of Ukraine. The dynamic development and expansion of the range of services has allowed it to gain the reputation of a reliable business partner. AeroCharter is always ready to deliver their passengers to any destination of the world.

Speed of individual itinerary flight registration, high level of service and possibility to choose the type of aircraft attract the most demanding travellers who once using the services of Aero-Charter, have become regular customers.

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CHALLENGE AERO TEACHES TO FLY Those who wish to have Private Pilot license now can study flying in Kiev.

The company SC Aero is a part of the group of companies Challenge Aero. It received the certificate of organization that has right to teach air personnel and give its students a crew member certificate (FTO). The plane, which training will take place -Cessna 172SP, is based at the airfield «Devichki» near Kiev. There are two hangars and the air club in the style of America of the 30’s with a wardroom and training classes in the airport. The construction of a restaurant and hotel for those who would like to spend a weekend in the company of their friends and relations and fly over Kiev is planned.

Компанией «СК Аэро», входящей в группу Challenge Aero, получен сертификат организации по подготовке летного состава с выдачей свидетельства члена экипажа.

LUGGAGE ON BOARD ALITALIA

Авиакомпания Alitalia напоминает, что в соответствии с нормами на борт самолета разрешено брать ручную кладь весом не более 8 кг.

AIRFRANCE FLYING ‘COCOONS’ Since June, 2014, the AirFrance airline has gradually started equipping business class cabins of its long-range aircrafts with new seats. A real designer’s ‘cocoon’ boasts soft and smooth contours, providing comfort and protection from prying eyes.

A perfectly horizontal position of an expanded seat ensures restful sleep, and if one is bored in midcourse, more than a thousand hours of entertainment at the16-inch high-resolution touch-screen display are at the disposal. Finally, regardless of the seat position, it is always possible to go straight into the passage.

Passengers will surely get new impressions of the business class.

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The airline Alitalia reminds that according to the regulations it is allowed to take aboard an airplane hand luggage weighing up to 8 kg. Its size must not exceed 55 × 35 × 25 cm. You can register one piece of your luggage — up to 23 kg and up to 158 cm in three dimensions. You should also pay attention to the regulations of sports equipment transportation — it is not paid additionally if it corresponds to the permissible allowance.

Members of the frequent flyers Club MilleMiglia can transport one additional piece of luggage free of charge. * The weight of transported things and the quantity of seats depend on the direction and the class of your ticket.

Passengers flying in business class, have possibility to transport two pieces of luggage up to 32 kg each.

С июня 2014 года авиакомпания AirFrance постепенно начала оснащать новыми дизайнерскими креслами салоны бизнес-класса дальнемагистральных самолетов.

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ODESSA “CRYSTAL” 10 April Sq., "Sady Pobedy" tel: +38 048 785 -03- 85

ADDRESS BOOK Austria Guerlain Store Guerlain Spa, Ritz Carlton 5, Schubertring, Vienna tel:+ 43 1 31 188 www.guerlain.com Shambala Restaurant Le Méridien Vienna 13, Opernring tel: +43 1 58 89 00 www.shambala.com.ua Tian Restaurant 23, Himmelpfortgasse, Vienna tel:+43 1 89 04 665 www.tian-vienna.com Cantinetta Antinori Restaurant 3–5, Jasomirgottstraße, Vienna tel: +43 01 53 37 722 vienna@cantinetta-antinori.com Le Méridien Vienna Hotel 13, Opernring, · Vienna tel: +43 1 58 89 00 www.lemeridienvienna.com Sacher Baden Hotel 55, Helenenstraße, 2500, Baden tel: +43 22 52 25 32 60 office@hotelsacherbaden.at Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom Hotel 1, Praterstrasse, Vienna tel:+43 1 90 61 60 h6599@sofitel.com Zirkel Immobilien Real Estate Agency 12/27, Kurrentgasse, Vienna tel: +43 1 52 46 868 tel: +43 650 52 46 869 www.zirkel.at Vienna Marriott Hotel Hotel 12A, Parkring, Vienna tel:+43 1 51 51 80 www.marriott.com Hilton Vienna Hotel 1, AM STADTPARK, Vienna tel: +43 1 71 70 00 www.marriott.com The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Hotel 5–7, Schubertring, Vienna tel:+43 1 31 188 vienna@ritzcarlton.com Alexander McQueen Store Alexander McQueen 13, Tuchlauben Shop 7 А, Tuchlauben, Vienna www.alexandermcqueen.com Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna Hotel 24, Schottenring, Vienna tel: +43 1 23 61 000 www.kempinski.com/vienna Palais Coburg Residenz Hotel 4, Coburgbastei, Vienna tel: +43 1 51 81 80 www.palais-coburg.com Park Hyatt Vienna Hotel 2, Am Hof, Vienna tel: +43 122 74 01 234 vienna.park@hyatt.com

Hotel Sacher Hotel 4, Philharmonikerstraße, Vienna tel: +43 01 51 45 60 www.sacher.com Schloss Weikersdorf Hotel 9–11, Schlossgasse, Baden tel:+43 2252 48 30 10 www.hotelschlossweikersdorf.at Steirereck Restaurant in Vienna Restaurant 2A, Am Heumarkt/im Stadtpark, Vienna tel: +43 1 713 31 68 www.steirereck.at Restaurant Orpheus Restaurant 10, Spiegelgasse, Vienna tel: +43 1 512 38 88 www.orpheas.at Fabios Restaurant 4–6, Tuchlauben, Vienna tel: +43 01 532 22 22 www.fabios.at Le Loft Restaurant 1, Praterstrasse, Vienna tel: +43 1 90 61 60 h6599@sofitel.com Plachutta Wollzeile Restaurant 38, Wollzeile, Vienna tel: +43 1 512 15 77 wollzeile@plachutta.at Dhevari SPA SPA 18, Bergasse, Vienna tel: +43 1 319 88 99 www.dhevari.at Leica Store 1, Walfischgasse, Vienna tel: + 43 1 236 74 87 office@leicastore-wien.at Spanish Riding School Entertainment Hofburg Vienna — Main Entrance Michaelerkuppel 1, Michaelerplatz, Vienna tel: +43 1 533 90 31 www.srs.at Vienna Opera House Entertainment Opernring 2, Vienna tel: +43 514 44 22 50 www.wiener-staatsoper.at Grand Hotel Europe Hotel 2, Südtiroler Platz, Innsbruck tel: +43 512 59 31 www.grandhoteleuropa.at

England Shakespeare’s Globe theatre Entertainment 21, New Globe Walk Bankside, London tel: +44 020 7902 14 00 www.shakespearesglobe.com Claridge’s London Hotel Brook Str., Mayfair, London tel: +44 020 7629 88 60 www.claridges.co.uk

Crystal Store +38 044 278-61-11 Kiev +38 050 410-28-61 Vladimirskaya street, 20/1a www.crystalgroup.ua

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The Berkeley Hotel Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL tel: +44 020 72 35 60 00 www.the-berkeley.co.uk Hix Mayfair Restaurant Brown’s Hotel, Albemarle Str., London, W1S 4BP tel: +44 20 75 18 40 04 hixmayfair@roccofortehotels.com Club Gascon Restaurant 57, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DS tel: +44 020 7600 6144 www.clubgascon.com Tom Aikens Restaurant Restaurant 43, Elystan Str., London, SW3 3NT tel: +44 020 75 84 20 03 www.tomaikens.co.uk Cigalon Restaurant 115, Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PP tel: +44 020 72 42 83 73 www.cigalon.co.uk

France Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort Hotel Route de Bagnols en Foret Tourrettes, 3100, Provence tel: +3304 94 39 90 00 www.terre-blanche.com Ateliers Heschung Store 8, Rue du Marche Saint Honore, Paris tel: +33 01 40 20 48 18 18, Rue du Viex Colombier, Paris tel: +33 01 44 39 17 30 11, Rue de Sevigne, Paris tel: +33 01 42 71 33 68 4, Le Bon Maeche, Paris tel: +33 01 45 48 11 19 7, Rue Gasparin, Lyon www.heschung.com Colombostile Store 12, Rue du Faubourg St. Antoine, Paris tel: +33 1 44 93 83 09 romeo.royal.gallery@wanadoo.fr Dottling Safe Store Casty Delphes 3, Rue Castiglione, Paris tel: +33 01 42 60 377 www.doettling.com Chronopassion 271, Rue Saint-Honorè, Paris tel: +33 01 42 60 50 72 chronopassion@me.com Kronometry 1999 60, Rue François 1er, Paris tel: +33 01 42 25 15 41 tel: +33 01 42 25 23 35 paris@kronometry1999.com MaboitePrecieuse / Misterchrono BASTILLE 14, Boulevard Beaumarchais, Paris tel: +33 09 53 14 11 72 contact@maboiteprecieuse.com Misterchrono VENDOME 23, Rue Danielle Casanova, Paris tel: +33 09 53 42 04 64 contact@misterchrono.com

Carrera y Carrera Boutique +38 044 278-88-78 Kiev +38 095 282-06-26 Gorodetskogo street, 12/3 www.carreraycarrera.com

Marignan Hotel Hotel 12, Rue de Marignan, Paris tel: +33 1 40 76 34 56 www.hotelmarignanelyseesparis.com Le Diane Restaurant Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière 46, Avenue George V, Paris tel: +33 01 40 69 60 00 www.lucienbarriere.com The Hotel Fouquet’s Hotel 46, Avenue George V, Paris tel: +33 01 40 69 60 00 www.lucienbarriere.com Les Sources de Caudalie Hotel Chemin de Smith Haut Lafitte Bordeaux-Martillac tel: +33 05 57 83 83 83 reservations@sources-caudalie.com Château Smith Haut Lafitte Hotel Bordeaux Martillac, 33650 tel: +33 05 57 83 11 22 www.smith-haut-lafitte.com Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo Hotel 4, Avenue de la Madone, Monaco tel: +377 93 15 15 15 metropole@metropole.com Prince de Galles Hotel 33, Avenue George V, Paris tel: +331 53 237777 www.princedegallesparis.com Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Hotel 46, Avenue George V, Paris tel: +331 40 69 60 00 www.lucienbarriere.com Four Seasons Hotel George V Hotel 31, Avenue George V, Paris tel: + 33 1 49 52 70 00 www.fourseasons.com Mandarin Oriental Paris Hotel 251 , Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris tel: +33 01 70 98 78 88 mopar-reservations@mohg.com Buddha-Bar Hotel Paris Hotel 4, Rue d’Anjou, Paris tel: +33 1 83 96 88 88 info@bbhparis.com Les Etangs de Corot Hotel 55, Rue de Versailles, Ville d’Avray tel: +33 01 41 15 37 00 www.etangs-corot.com InterContinental Paris- Le Grand Hotel 2, Rue Scribe, Paris tel: +33 1 40 07 32 32 www.ihg.com La Tour d’Argent Restaurant 5 , Quai de la Tournelle, Paris tel: +33 01 43 54 23 31 resa@latourdargent.com

Germany Ateliers Heschung Store 4/8, Abc-Strasse, Hamburg tel: +49 040 309 97 451 www.heschung.com

Buben&Zorweg Boutique Store 29, Bleibtreustraße, Berlin tel: +49 308 871 33 70 www.bubenzorweg.de Döttling Safes Store 82, Wempe Berlin, Friedrichstrasse, Berlin tel: +49 030 203 99 920 berlin.friedrichstrasse@wempe.de Das Stue Hotel 1, Drakestraße, Berlin tel: +49 30 311 72 20 www.das-stue.com

Greece MarBella Beach Corfu Hotel Agios Ioannis Peristeron, 490 84 Corfu tel: +30 26610 71 18 37 www.marbella.gr Elounda peninsula Hotel Elounda, 72053, Crete tel: +30 28410 68 250 www.elounda-sa.com Sani Resort Hotel Kassandra, 630 77, Halkidiki tel: +30 23740 99 400 www.saniresort.gr

Italy Scatola del Tempo Store 6, Via Fratelli Gaffuri, Como tel: +39 031 36 09 82 www.scatoladeltempo.com Cantinetta Antinori Restaurant 3, Piazza Antinori, Florence tel: +39 055 29 22 34 firenze@cantinetta-antinori.com Vittorio Spernanzoni Real Estate Agency Casette D’Ete — Italy Brand Village «IL CASTAGNO» www.spernanzoni.com Mascheroni Store 38, Via Buozzi, Cabiate tel: +39 031 76 71 57 www.mascheroni.it Villa Eden Leading Health SPA Clinic 68–70, Via Winkel, Merano tel: +39 0473 23 65 83 www.villa-eden.com Hotel Principe di Savoia Hotel 17, Piazza della Repubblica, Milan tel: +39 02 62 301 Castello di Spaltenna Hotel 13, Via Spaltenna, Località Pieve di Spaltenna, Gaiole in Chianti — Siena tel: +39 0577 74 94 83 www.spaltenna.it Colombostile Store 3, Via Udine, Meda tel: +39 0362 34 91 www.colombostile.it

Graff Boutique +38 044 278-75-57 Kiev +38 050 757 22 55 Gorodetskogo street, 12/3 +38 096 607 47 22 www.graffdiamonds.com

Hotel Romazzino Hotel Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo tel: +39 0789 97 71 11 www.romazzinohotel.com Hotel Pitrizza Hotel Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo tel: +39 0789 97 71 11 www.romazzinohotel.com Verdura Golf Spa Resort Hotel 131, S. S. 115 Km, Sicily tel: +39 0925 99 80 01 www.roccofortehotels.com Vita Health Hotel 131, S. S. 115 Km, Sicily tel: +39 0925 99 80 01 www.roccofortehotels.com Castello di Vicarello Hotel Poggi del Sasso Cinigiano tel: +39 0564 99 07 18 www.vicarello.it Capri Palace Hotel & SPA Hotel 14, Via Capodimonte, Anacarpi, Isola, Di Capri tel: +39 081 97 80 111 www.capripalace.com L’Incontro Restaurant Hotel Savoy 7, Piazza della Repubblica, Florence tel: +39 055 27 35 891 fb.savoy@roccofortehotels.com Le Jardin de Russie Restaurant Hotel de Russie 9, Via del Babuino, Rome tel: +39 06 32 88 88 70 fb.derussie@roccofortehotels.com Cracco Restaurant 4, Via Victor Hugo, 20123, Milano tel: +39 02 87 67 74 www.ristorantecracco.it Antinoo’s Lounge & Restaurant Restaurant 173, Dorsoduro, Venezia tel: +39 041 34 281 centurionpalace@sinahotels.com Hotel Eden Hotel 49, Via Ludovisi, Rome tel: +39 06 47 81 21 www.dorchestercollection.com

Singapore The Knolls Restaurant Capella Singapore 1, The Knolls, Sentosa Island tel: +65 6377 88 88 The Waterfall Café Restaurant Shangri-La Hotel 22, Orange Grove Road tel: +65 6213 41 38 dining.sls@shangri-la.com Raffles Grill Restaurant Raffles Singapore Hotel 1, Beach Road tel: +65 6412 18 16 dining.singapore@raffles.com

Harry Winston Boutique +38 044 278-74-72 Kiev +38 095 282-06-26 Gorodetskogo street, 12/3 www.harrywinston.com

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ADDRESS BOOK Switzerland Buben&Zorweg Store 64, Bahnhofstraße, Zurich tel: +41 44 227 17 17 www.lesambassadeurs.ch Döttling Safes Store 62, Les Ambassadeurs Geneva, Rue du Rhône, Geneva tel: +41 022 318 62 22 Baselworld Entertainment Baselworld, CH — 4005, Basel tel: +41 58 206 25 25 www.baselworld.com Clinique La Prairie Clinic Clarens-Montreux, 1815 tel: +41 21 989 33 11 www.laprairie.ch Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Hotel 100, Grand Rue, CH 1820, Montreux tel: +41 21 962 12 12 montreux@fairmont.com The Victoria Restaurant Restaurant Hotel Victoria, 16, Route de Caux, CH-1823, Glion sur Montreux tel: +41 21 962 82 82 www.victoria-glion.ch Le Patio Restaurant Le Mirador Kempinski Lake Geneva 5, Chemin de l’Hôtel du Mirador,1801, Mont-Pelerin tel: +41 021 925 18 06 fb.lemirador@kempinski.com Le Grand Bellevue Hotel CH-3780, Gstaad tel: +41 33 748 00 00 www.bellevue-gstaad.ch The Hotel Helvetie Hotel 32, Avenue du Casino, CH-1820, Montreux tel: +41 21 966 77 77 www.helvetie.ch Cantinetta Antinori in Zürich Restaurant 25, Augustinergasse, Zürich tel: +41 044 211 72 10 Cantinetta.Antinori@bindella.ch

Ukraine InterContinental Kiev Hotel 2A, Velyka Zhytomyrska Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 219 19 19 tel: +38 044 219 19 29 Hotel.Kiev@ihg.com Opera Hotel Kiev Hotel 53, B. Khmelnitskogo Str. Kiev tel: +38 044 581 70 70 Info@Opera-Hotel.Com Belvedere Restaurant 1, Dniprovsky Spusk, Kiev tel: +38 044 288 50 70 www.belvedere.kiev.ua

Leo Restaurant 20, Parkova doroha, Kiev tel: +38 044 270 71 71 tel: +38 067 505 59 58 info@leo.ua Sauvage Restaurant 12B, Kutuzov Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 200 82 22 www.sauvage.ua Mario Restaurant 14A, L. Tolstoy Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 289 29 00 info@mario.kiev.ua Titanic Restaurant 8, Panas Mirny Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 569 19 39 (40) tel: +38 067 233 82 07 titanic@mail.com VOGUE Café Restaurant 11, Sagaydachnogo Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 220 08 09 Boutique Artioli Store 22, Vladimirskaya Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 230 81 58 www.artioli.com Hunting boutique «Arm Elite» Store 12, Igorevskaya Str., Kiev tel: + 38 044 425-45-91 office@armelit.com.ua Boutique Brioni Store 20/1, Vladimirskaya Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 568 59 31 www.vipboutique.com.ua Antique Salon «Old Collection» Store 14, Institutskaya Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 254 07 76 info@oldcollection.kiev.ua Classic club Store 20/1, Vladimirskaya Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 278 47 07 www.rasprodaga.com.ua Lapin House Store 20/22, Lesya Ukrainka Blvd., Kiev, tel: +38 044 286 00 16 www.lapinhouse.com Lagerfeld Store Mall «Ocean Plaza», 176, Gorkogo Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 591 37 56 Globus Shopping and Entertainment Centre, 1, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, 3rd line, Kiev tel: +38 044 371 18 19 Shopping and Entertainment Centre «Karavan», 12, Lugovaya Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 207 48 58 Bolshevik Shopping and Entertainment Centre, 6, Hetman Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 200 15 75 Shopping Centre Europe, 21, Deribassovskaya Str, 2nd floor, Odessa tel: +38 048 785 90 91 www.karl.com

Hublot Boutique +38 044 278-85-84, 278-70-72 Kiev +38 050 445-66-66 Gorodetskogo street, 12/3

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Miki House Store Trading Centre «Mandarin-Plaza», 4-th floor, 6, Basseynaya Str., Kiev, tel: +38 044 585 82 53 www.mikihouse.co Stefano Ricci Store 22, Vladimirskaya Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 568 59 03 www.modamilano.ua Villa Gross Store 28/9, Pushkinskaya Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 238 26 63 www.villagross.com FREEDOM interior Store 7, Pobedy Avenue, Kiev tel: +38 044 238 01 81 tel: +38 050 400 44 24 Scabal At Savile House Store 15/5, Institutskaya Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 253 05 55 tel: +38 067 600 74 76 Ferrari Store Kiev Store 1–3/2, Chervonoarmiyska Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 200 90 00 info@amoterra.com.ua Aston Martin Store 19/21, Bogdan Khmelnitsky Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 393 70 70 www.astonmartinkiev.com Bentley Ukraine Store SHOWROOM — VIPCAR Ltd., 23B, Lesi Ukrainki Blvd., Kiev tel: +38 044 492 16 08 www.ukraine.bentleymotors.com BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Store 2, Mechnikova Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 494 21 21 awt@bmw.ua Infinity Store 134A, Pobedy Avenue tel: +38 044 220 00 00 www.infiniti-vidi.com.ua Maserati Store 90, Stolychnoe Road, Kiev tel: +380 44– 201-33-44 www.maserati.ua Kika-style Beauty Salon 30B, Lesia Ukrainka Blvd., Kiev tel: +38 067 466 12 00 10, Shota Rustavelli Str., Kiev tel: +38 096 097 77 11 18, Gorkiy Str., Kiev tel: +38 096 097 77 11 101, Stolichnoe Road, Kiev tel: +38 044 252 70 75 21, Luteranska Str., Kiev tel: +38 096 277 55 55 www.kika-style.com.ua Sofiysky Fitness Centre 5, Sophia Square, Lane Rylsky, Kiev tel: +38 044 206 77 11 tel: +38 044 206 77 17 www.sofiyskiy.com.ua

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The 5th Element Club Fitness Centre 29, Elektrykiv Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 351 77 33 info@5el.com.ua Kiev Borispol international airport Airlines tel: +38 044 393 43 71 www.kbp.aero International Airport «Kiev» (Zhulyany) Airlines 2, Medova Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 585 72 54 www.airport.kiev.ua Air France Airlines 33/34, Ivana Franko Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 496 35 75 www.airfrance.com AeroStar Airlines 26A, Narodnoho Opolchennya Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 490 92 32 www.aerostar.com.ua Alitalia Airlines 33/34, Ivana Franko Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 4492 72 22 www.avianews.com British Airways Airlines 48, 6th floor, Bogdana Khmelnytskogo Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 585 50 50 www.avia.alltravels.com.ua Challenge Aero Ukraine Airlines International Airport ”Kiev” (Zhulyany) tel: +38 044 495 04 90 sales@challenge.aero Turkish Airlines Airlines 83, Saksaganskogo Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 289 44 00 ievsales@thy.com Austrian Airlines Airlines Boryspil airport tel: +380 44 498 49 66 www.ua.austrian.com Um Air Airlines 7, Shulyavska Str., Kiev tel: +38 044 494 09 00 info@umairlines.com Axelhof Boutique Hotel Hotel 14/44, Mechnikova Str., Dnepropetrovsk tel: +38 067 150 44 44 info@axelhofhotel.com Patrick Hellman Collection Store 77, Karl Marks Avenue, Dnepropetrovsk tel: +38 0562 313 636 www.patrick-hellmann.com LeBillionaire Store 51, Karl Marks Avenue, Dnepropetrovsk tel: +38 056 371 70 59 www.dominogroup.ua/store

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Lexus Store 1N, Naberezhnaya Pobedy Str., Dnepropetrovsk tel: +38 056 728 88 88 www.lexus.ua Turkish Airlines Airlines 55, Tarasa Shevchenko Str., Dnepropetrovsk tel: +38 056 377 47 30 www.turkishairlines.com Hotel «Arcadia Plaza» Hotel 1, Posmitnogo Str., Odessa tel: +38 0482 307 100 reception@arcadia-plaza.od.ua Hotel Bristol Hotel 15, Pushkinskaya Str., Odessa tel: +38 048 796 55 00 www.bristol.ua Fripolli Hotel 13, Deribasovskaya Str., Odessa tel: +38 0482 35 68 00 (02) frapolli@mail.ru Restaurant «Columbus Fish Club» Restaurant Bolshaya Fontanna 9th station Str., 90, Novoberegovaya, Odessa tel: +38 048 728-00-05, tel: +38 048 709 85 90 admin-columbus@ukr.net Svecha Restaurant 15, Lane Mayachniy, Odessa tel: +38 048 795 60 00 www.today.od.ua/Svecha Ryba Restaurant 155, Fontanskaya Road, Odessa tel: +38 048 736 11 06 www.2gis.ua/odessa Luxury Gallery «Sady Pobedy» Store 10th April Square, Odessa www.sadypobedy.od.ua/luxury/ Hugo Boss Store 29, Grecheskaya Str., Odessa tel: +38 048 734 43 87 www.hugoboss.com Porche Odessa Store 2/4, Tserkovna Str., Odessa tel: +38 048 780 11 88 www.porsche.ua

United Arab Emirates Monte Carlo Beach Club Hotel Abu Dhabi tel: +971 2 656 35 00 www.saadiyatbeachclub.ae Kazu Restaurant Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Abu Dhabi tel: +971 2 656 06 00 dining@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

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Amici Restaurant Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Abu Dhabi tel: +971 2 656 06 00 dining@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com The Forge Restaurant PO Box 91888, Khor Al Maqta’a, Abu Dhabi tel: +9712 818 88 88 Li Jiang Restaurant PO Box 91888, Khor Al Maqta’a, Abu Dhabi tel: +9712 818 82 82 Yas Viceroy Hotel P. O. Box 131808, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi tel: +971 2 656 07 00 www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com Jumeirah Beach Hotel Hotel PO Box 11416, Dubai tel: +971 4 348 00 00 www.jumeirah.com Fish Market Restaurant Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek 476, Bani Yas Road, Dubai tel: +971 4 222 71 71 Info.Deiracreek.Dubai@ Radissonblu.com Nobu Restaurant Palm Jumeirah, Dubai restaurantreservations@ atlantisthepalm.com Banyan Tree Al Wadi Resort Hotel P. O. Box 35288 Al Mazraa, Ras Al Khaimah tel: +971 7 206 7777 www.banyantree.com La Baie Lounge Restaurant The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai P. O. Box 26525 Dubai tel: +971 4 399 40 00 La Petite Maison Restaurant Gate Village 08 DIFC P. O. Box 506711 Dubai tel: + 971 0 4439 05 05 www.lpmdubai.ae Blue Jade Restaurant The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai tel: +971 4 318 61 50 Cherrie.Nuque@ritzcarlton.com Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa Hotel P O Box 24970, Dubai tel: +971 4 399 55 55 tel: +971 4 399 59 99 TribeFit Fitness Centre TribeFit Silverene Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai tel: +971 800 874 23 www. tribefit.com

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FINAL TOUCH

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еволюция начинается с одного человека, но люди бывают разными. Одни научные открытия делают или новые грани в искусстве создают, а другие — политические перевороты организовывают. Математик Лобачевский изменил геометрическое представление о мире, приобщив к пространству четвертое измерение — время. Братья Люмьер совершили революцию в мире искусства, придумав кинематограф. Один гений изобрел двигатель, другой — поставил этот двигатель на конструкцию с крыльями, и теперь человечество поднялось в небо. А сколько революций претерпел мир моды! Но, как остроумно заметил писатель Пелевин: «Любая гламурная революция безопасна, потому что кончается, как только протест выходит из моды». Впрочем, при слове «революция» у многих возникают совсем иные ассоциации. Романтикам «снится крейсер «Аврора»». Фаталист обязательно припомнит французскую гильотину. Историк подсчитает количество жертв и назовет имена диктаторов.

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hat does revolution start from? Always from only one man. Of course, not many people consider themselves revolutionists.

And it is for the better. Revolutionists differ. Some of them make scientific discoveries and inventions, define new tendencies in art, others organize coup d’état.

Mathematician Lobachevskiy changed geometrical conception of the world adding to the notion «space» the forth dimension — time. Brothers Lumiere made revolution in art having created cinema. One genius invented internal-combustion engine, another smart man put this engine on the winged construction and now we all can fly. But it’s a pity that the majority of people forgot long ago who they owe this possibility to. We would not even mention gratitude.

We call geniuses those who invented something. For example, the wheel. Or that two multiplied by two is four. That all substances consist of molecules, that the Earth spins… Those who have learnt all these facts are simply educated people. But every genius first makes revolution in human knowledge and at the end of the day in reality around us.

Was it possible to think in the 80-s of the last century that few people would leave their houses without a phone, and that «peoples of the world» would communicate days and nights on end in the Internet? Isn’t it a revolution?

And how many revolutions were there in the world of fashion? The speed has risen gradually as if a huge flywheel came into motion. It took several centuries to replace tunics by many-kilogram metal corsets of the Middle Ages, a little faster came the turn of powdered wigs and Province lace of the Age of Enlightenment… In our vain time, nothing can surprise people.

Mini, MIDI and Maxi-flash by as if in kaleidoscope. But as Viktor Pelevin wittily observed in one of his best-sellers: However, it must be confessed, the word «revolution» provokes quite different associations for the majority of people.

Romantics «dream about the cruiser «Aurora». The fatalist necessarily recalls French guillotine. Further than anybody pragmatic historians will go — they will calculate the number of victims of each revolution and tell you the brightest names. Any coup d’état that commenced with enthusiastic slogans in actual fact serves someone’s completely mundane purpose. And that’s not to mention all sorts of «dirt» that «pops up» to the surface, disturbed by a revolutionary upheaval process from the very «bottom» of the society. But let’s not talk about sad.

Let’s better remember that there is another type of revolution.

The most wonderful one. The one that requires neither victims nor contribution, but uplifts and improves everybody, inspires you for revolutionary discoveries and creative achievements. What are we talking about? It’s so easy that may be considered genial. I mean revolution that is taking place in human mind when one of the most ancient revolutionary slogans is pronounced: «I love you!» PL

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Invention of hand-guilloché dials, 1786

Around 1786, Breguet created a resolutely new style by introducing dials adorned with gold or silver guilloché work. Today, this form of authentic hand craftsmanship is still one of the distinctive characteristics of a Breguet watch. A heritage proudly perpetuated in the Classique 7337BR model with its silvered gold dial adorned with five different hand-guilloché patterns. History is still being written

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