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

A Horrible Four Years in Ukraine
On February 24, rallies took place in various cities and countries. On a cold winter evening, with snow still lingering and the streets treacherous with ice, concerned people gathered in Brighton Beach on this sad and tragic anniversary to express solidarity and hope for long-awaited peace.
Marina Lagunova

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