Editor's Word

Work on this issue was somehow surprisingly fast and creative. In July, almost all of us in the editorial office departed for holidays, so when we returned we had to pack up and prepare a room in a rather short time. Nevertheless, the work completely captured us.

The lady commander of the Order of the British Empire Zaha Hadid set the tone for our enthusiasm. Her courage, unconventional thinking and audacity to realize fantastic design projects captured our minds and won our hearts. A recognized authority in the world of architecture and a brilliant PR manager of her own brand, she, despite her considerable age, remains a true Rock Chic inside, which probably allows her to create so boldly, including in the Emirates - a country as if created for her futuristic ideas .

Another, no less talented hero of this issue is the actor and musician Jared Leto. Getting to know his personality, we realized that he could do everything - to act in films and get an Oscar for it, to lead the most successful rock group to date and sell millions of copies of albums, direct very beautiful and very complex videos. His innocent eyes betray him as a child not yet matured. But cautiously, this angelic gaze hides colossal willpower, industriousness and the rebellious spirit of the nonconformist. We look forward to seeing you on September 25th in a concert in Dubai, Jared!

The Queen of Hearts, Rania al-Abdullah, who also became the heroine of this issue, is another example of a multifaceted talented person who combines inner and outer beauty, incredible nobility and determination to promote progressive ideas in society, including those relating to women's rights. Being the first lady of Jordan, Rania also demonstrates the perfect taste, topping the lists of the most elegantly dressed royals. It is useless to compare the above people - they are too different. Nevertheless, they are united by one thing - they are not lazy to use the talent given to them from above. Something has been given to all of us. And inside, we know perfectly well what facet of our personality needs to be developed. Never forget about it and do not put off anything until later. Because it is your abilities that will lead you to what you most want.

Have a nice trip through the pages of Russian Emirates!

Irina Malkova