Trauma of Identity, or Gifts of Democracy Vladimir Malyavin Publication date: April 23, 2004 The presidential elections in Taiwan, which I wrote about a month ago, received an unexpected and very alarming continuation. On the very eve of the voting, an assassination attempt was made on the life of the incumbent President Chen Shui-bian: an unknown person shot the president twice while he was riding in an open jeep, greeting a crowd of his supporters.

Interviewed by Tatiana RASSKAZOVA - Are there topics or genres that are obviously unacceptable for you?.. Let’s say Chusova admits that she doesn’t like social media. And you just became famous for “ Plasticine ”: the social sphere, which, however, was solved metaphorically - all the “chernushny” actions were replaced by attractions, plastic euphemisms... So, what are you ready to neglect? - I don't like unnecessary things.

Polish superfood Evgeniy Kogan Publication date: April 23, 2004 Polish cinematography for Russia (read - the Soviet Union) has always been more important than many. Poland, although socialist, was considered a Western country, and Polish cinema deservedly seemed freer. Accordingly, films shot in Poland and reaching the Soviet screen were perceived as a breath of freedom, no matter how pretentious it may sound. Therefore, it is now painful to watch how the once great Polish cinema is degrading.

Photofusion Andrey Kovalev Publication date: April 23, 2004 I’ll admit right away that I have absolutely nothing to say about the Photobiennale taking place in the city of Moscow. However, we managed to get used to the fantastic piles of various artistic, low-artistic and frankly amateurish projects, which are collectively called “Months of Photography”.

Entrance hall Have foot you seen a cast of Anna Pavlova's ? The leg is abnormal. Akim Volynsky said that the instep of Pavlova’s foot is so great that she does not dare to stretch it out completely, so as not to break it 1 . These wonderful legs of Pavlova did not have what in wild ballet language is called eversion . The foot turned inward on its own . Then Pavlova stopped trying to support her leg and turned upside down.

The presidential election in Taiwan, which I wrote about a month ago, received an unexpected and very disturbing continuation. On the very eve of voting on the current president, Chen Shuybyan was attempted : the unknown person shot twice in the president when he was driving in an open jeep, welcoming a crowd of his supporters. One of the bullets only slightly touched the president, almost without causing him harm. The shooter disappeared without a trace.