Mood was upbeat. And the familiar motives from the happy “Arbat past” were spinning in the head ... Quiet and persistent voice of Okudzhava was intertwined with a wonderful melody of the French Chanson, it’s constantly
I was waiting for a call from a man who undoubtedly could be called a MAN OF 2013. And to put No. 1 in the rating, if already today in our magazine we decided to take stock and give honor to our most active contemporaries. I have no doubt for a moment that he would have appeared at the top of the list. Jeweler, businessman, philanthropist, brilliant speaker, and now the author of a wonderful book and one of the main characters of our issue - MAXIM ARTSINOVICH! Our night conversation was not too long: Maxim’s schedule doesn’t have free time - only endless flights, meetings, consultations, auctions, numerous viewing of jewelry collections and precious stones ... And all the same, he managed to convey to me a powerful charge of energy and a significant share of positive emotions, and most importantly - invaluable knowledge about the properties and true purpose of precious stones. Graceful, desirable and valuable luxuries that can almost instantly change the quality of our lives.
KARAN KAPUR burst into my life quickly and unexpectedly! Turning to my beloved friend from Amsterdam, Katya Bond, an agent of world-famous photographers, I asked me to choose among the best professionals who can fill the hearts of Russian Emirates readers with harmony, positive emotions and a sense of unlimited happiness through photo art.
According to Katya, many have such potential in her environment. But the most positive was the nephew of the Bollywood star Raj Kapoor - a great photographer and winner of three prestigious photo awards in 2013.
As expected, the photoset and letters of Karan were full of humor and charm. So in spite of the difficult delivery of the New Year’s number, I immediately followed the precepts of the Buddhist sages ... And renouncing worldly passions, I began to contemplate. Of course, pictures of Karan! All these happy and broadly smiling faces shimmering under the sun's rays and beckoning with the warm moisture of the waves of the Persian Gulf, adults and children who came into the view of his curious and tenacious lens, laughing at the boundless pleasure and enjoyment of every minute of joy. As it turned out, Karan captured the guests of one of the most famous hotels in Dubai - Atlantis The Palm. Where, by the way, he himself likes to enjoy life in the company of family and friends!
Nevertheless, beloved performers are right, I thought dreamily, how much real men mean in our lives! And still, being impressed by my own discovery and gentle melodies, I decided not to hide my feelings anymore and again look at the world of luxury “through pink glasses”. Especially since pink is trending again today!
Natalia Orlova - Obolenskaya
