I specialize in opinionated, subjective journalism. I mix facts and analysis with personal experiences, opinions, thoughts and feelings. My articles intend to help with choice and judgment. If I can have the space, I prefer an in-depth feature grounded in thorough research to a 3-paragraph stab.
Although I shun impartiality, neutrality and objectivity, I write with honesty, truth, and accuracy.
I write about things I know: art theory, photography, cinema, 2D and 3D art, literature, performing art, music, design, ego and society, sport, technology, business and logistics.
I often review products and services in press. Whether I buy a product or a company gives it to me for review, I state my opinion, positive or negative. My readers know I do not throw words around lightly. As a result, when I advise something, they know it’s most probably exceptionally good.
Brand loyalty? I can praise one product and disapprove another, from the same manufacturer. Sometimes, if I feel a product really does not work, I prefer not to review it. But I believe the company will do better next time and share my thoughts on how to improve. After all, I’m also a designer.
I first wrote a long story when I was 11, back in 1991. It was a personal initiative to over-deliver on Russian language homework at school. The story was deemed good… for my age. Our teacher spent an hour reading it to the class. Which then became my first critic.
I never finished an 8 000-word sequel in 1994 and, instead, concentrated on short stories. I wrote the first one in English in 1996.
While still in Moscow, I perfected my English reading Kerouac and passed final school exams with Platonov and Mayakovsky for literature tests themes. Later in Paris, I strengthened my French writing marketing materials and debating art with the local bohemians.
In 2001, I published my first technical article on Photographer.Ru. Ever since, I have been writing for the photography and outdoor sports press. My articles in English, French and Russian appeared both on-line and off-line. In addition to traditional mass media, I publish my essays, articles, reviews and interviews on my site as well.
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