A chess tournament at a Manhattan cafe
The Qahwah Valley cafe in Manhattan hosts weekly chess problem-solving tournaments. The organizer is Vladimir Lionter, a Moscow resident and beginner chess instructor who has lived in the United States for several years. I had the opportunity to speak with the organizer of this unusual chess club, which brings together enthusiasts of the intellectual game of all ages and backgrounds.
The interview was recorded by Marina Lagunova

NEW YORK CITY
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM - DISASTER RECOVERY
Date: September 11, 2026

The Incomparable Olga, music and photography
There are people whose lives themselves become works of art. One such example is Olga Farber, a woman who celebrated her 90th birthday but retained a keen interest in the world and a striking sense of inner harmony.
Marina Lagunova