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Photographer Ekaterina Turkina asked London residents to tell three words, that are associated with Russia. / "Taiga. Matreshka. Privet (“Hi” in Russia). The Taiga is a deserted forest, the spirit of Russia, that is a somehow an image of nature. Matreshka is an onion-layered doll typical for Russia, I think. And “Privet” is what I say to my Russian friends, and they smile at me." - Konstantin Uber, stylist.
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"Soul. Poverty. Nature. I have been to Russia and for me it represents a generous soul, something very native, poor people, old houses, but a lot of beauty. I am frightfully jealous of those who live there. For example, in St. Petersburg. I was inspired by that city, the people, the wonderful nature. I miss Russians in London a lot." - Nadezhda Simonovich, dancer.
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"Triumph. Power. Beauty. All Russians that I meet exude strength, charisma, might, activeness. How many beauties there are from Russia! I always wonder how Russian people are so beautiful." - Savana Setten, model.
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"Kremlin, Communism, Moscow. When I think about Russia, an image immediately comes to mind: the Kremlin with its red bricks and colorful domes. Communism is a big part of Russian history. And Moscow, of course. I've never been there, but my girlfriend is Russian. I also imagine snow, lots of snow. And vodka." - Imra Kan, musician.
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"Yogurt. Snow. Matreshka. Yogurt, because I tried it for the first time in Moscow in childhood, I was impressed. Snow is also one of my childhood memories. I remember heavy snowfall, and have never seen anything like it since. Matreshka is my favorite thing, I have a collection in my room." -Maria Chembers, director.
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"Powerful, giant and cold. I have never been to Russia, it is so far away from here, but it seems to me that this country is influential, strong and so huge! Of course, cold is my first association. I would like to go to Russia to drink vodka in the proper way." - Mike Buton, owner of a lunchroom in east London
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"Gay. Snowstorm. Red. I know that homosexuality in Russia is discussed from different points of view. I'm always picking up news on this topic. Snow and snowstorms come to my mind, because it's cold in Russia. Red is a symbol of Russia, the color of the national costume, the color of Russian beauties' cheeks, the color of Communism." - Dino Bonatsevich, producer.
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"Giant. Vodka. Madness. I have been to Russia, and remember well my feelings. I felt it's a great country. And they drink vodka for real! Then go absolutely crazy." -Emmi Chuupa, photographer.
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"Girls. Cars. Cold. My girlfriend was from Russia, that's my first association. What beautiful girls you have - tall, slim, fair-haired. Everyone is taller than I am! By the way, in a year I'm going to Moscow for Christmas, can't wait, it's very interesting."- Zaza, owner and chef of a Turkish café.
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"Rudeness. Winter. Wealthy people. The first thing that comes to mind when I think about Russia is the lack of articles when Russians speak English. I used to correspond with people from Moscow for work and noticed that. It's a totally different culture of speech and one reason why some Russians can seem rude. It's a question of language. More than that, there are many rich Russians everywhere. Cold… It's really cold there!" - Elen Voltering, producer.
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"Intensity. Power. Eccentricity. I know a few Russians, and these words are not only about the country, but about the people. I find Russians energetic and strong. My Russian friend has a photo of his grandparents, seated and beautifully dressed in white and yellow clothes. I was so impressed by this photo that I began wearing something white and gold or white and yellow every single day." - Sam Fenox, head of design at a fashion house.
