During the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety and the fear for the health of people’s loved ones have increased. Many people have lost their jobs and, as a result, confidence in the future. Instability and fears led people to psychologists who could provide support and help in difficult times. The editors of Beautiful Lifestyle magazine have prepared a list of the best and most influential psychologists in the world.

1. Hans-Werner Gessmann

Hans-Werner Gessmann, who is the founder of the method of humanistic psychodrama, is one of the world’s best psychotherapists. The concept of psychodrama, developed by Hans-Werner, consists of role reversal therapy by acting out scenarios that trigger the patient. At the moment, the psychotherapist is based in Russia and teaches clinical psychology at one of the Russian universities.

2. Alison Gopnik

American professor of psychology Alison Gopnik is a professor at the University of California, specializing in the study of how language affects the way we think.

3. Brenda Milner

Brenda Milner is considered the founder of neuropsychology. Brenda is currently researching the interaction of the left and right cerebral hemispheres and continues to teach at the university.

4. Geoffrey Beattie

Geoffrey Beattie is a psychologist and showman who often takes part in various television programs on British television. Geoffrey Beattie is the author of numerous studies on non-verbal communication.

5. Albert Bandura

Albert Bandura has been studying psychology for over 60 years. Despite his extensive knowledge, Albert prefers to work within the framework of social cognitive psychology. Albert is also the author of the popular social learning theory.

6. Philip Zimbardo

Philip Zimbardo is an American social psychologist who became world-famous for conducting the Stanford Prison Experiment, in which a psychologist studied the social behavior of people based on their current role.

7. Martin Seligman

Martin Seligman is studying positive psychology. His theory is based on the study of the positive character traits of happy people.

8. Michael Rutter

Michael Rutter is known for his research in the field of child psychiatry. The psychologist spent many years studying the abnormal mental development of children.

9. Lynn Nadel

Lynn Nadel is an American psychologist who studies cognitive psychology. Lynn made a major contribution to science by examining the influence of a part of the brain – the hippocampus – on the formation of human memory.

10. Elizabeth Loftus

Like Lynn Nadel, Elizabeth Loftus is studying memory. The psychologist researches the plasticity of memories, studying the memories of eyewitnesses of incidents and disasters.

11. David Lewis

British psychologist David Lewis is an expert in the principles of consumer thinking. The principles learned by David are often used by marketers and PR-specialists when working with clients.

12. Jerome Kagan

In his work, Jerome Kagan is studying the influence of childhood on the subsequent formation of the personality. The psychologist evaluates the stability of personality traits acquired during the period of growing up and the duration of their subconscious impact on a person.

13. Jonathan Haidt

The author of the book The Hypotheses of Happiness Jonathan Haidt discusses how people feel happiness. He also studies the rational component in the decision-making process.

14. Daniel Gilbert

Daniel Gilbert is the author of Stumbling Over Happiness and studies the influence of cognitive behavior on personal choices that lead to their inner feeling of happiness.

15. Paul Ekman

Paul Ekman became famous for his research in the field of the connection between physiognomy and emotions – his books became a scientific aid in identifying the hidden emotions of a person and also formed the basis of the popular TV series Lie to Me.

16. Edward Diener

Edward Diener explores the relationship between happiness and wealth.

17. Richard Davidson

Psychologist Richard Davidson is a popularizer of the theory that humans have emotional intelligence. In his research, Richard Davidson studies the relationship between brain activity and emotions.

18. William Damon

It is not the first time that William Damon has been included in the lists of the most influential psychologists in the world. The main interest of his research is the study of goal setting throughout life.

19. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is an American-Hungarian psychologist. He is the founder of the idea of ​​flow theory. According to the psychologist, a person can live his life in a state of flow, and it is the sensation of flow that will lead everyone to the knowledge of happiness.

20. David Buss

David Buss is one of the researchers of human psychology within relationships: a psychologist studies jealousy and gender conflict. He also wrote several books on the topic of obsession.

21. Paul Bloom

Paul Bloom is a Canadian cognitive psychologist who studies human consciousness. One of the famous works of the author is called “The Science of Pleasure. Why we love what we love”. In the book, the author tells how the tastes of each person are formed.

22. Aaron Beck

Aaron Beck is the pioneer of cognitive-behavioral therapy. The psychologist is the author of numerous classifications and gradations, including Beck’s depression inventory and Beck’s anxiety inventory.

23. Lisa Feldman Barrett

Lisa Feldman Barrett studies emotions, including the ability of a person to control their emotions. For her contribution to the development of psychology, Lisa Barrett won the National Institutes of Health Director’s Pioneer Award.

24. Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely combines two fields of study: economics and psychology. The main researches of the scientist are in the field of behavioral economics. Dan Ariely studies human behavior in the market and the influence of rational behavior on making and refusing purchases.

25. John Anderson

John Anderson is a specialist in cognitive psychology. In his research, the scientist deals with the study of thinking and cognition, using the theory of computer modeling.

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Ruth Ginsburg is widely regarded as an icon of style and contemporary feminism. She actively opposed gender discrimination, fought for the rights of minorities. Ruth became the second woman in US history to hold the post of a Supreme Court judge.

Two years ago, the biopic “On the Basis of Sex” was released, in which Ruth Ginsburg was played by Hollywood actress Felicity Jones.

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Vincenzo Brandonisio

Immaculate suits, softest leather, luxurious fabrics, a rich palette of colours and textures: this is the Vincenzo Brandonisio brand with its charismatic founder’s personality behind it. Signor Brandonisio is one of Italy’s first designers to consciously study the global experience. It’s no surprise his clothing lines are crazily famous among the Moscow’s fashion connoisseurs!

Signor Brandonisio, you are part of the modern Pantheon of fashion creators. How did you climb all the way to the top?

It’s not about fashion. It’s about elegance because the latter is eternal.This is the most important thing in my life. Let’s start with the very beginning of my understanding of fashion. I was born in Parma, the most French city of Italy. My father and I had a workshop. When I was six my father took me to Florence where he planned on purchasing a collection. I remember a very elegant lady in a black dress with a white collar. He asked my father, “Signor Brandonisio, can the kid stay with us?” He said, “yes”. This was one of the most memorable moments of my life. This was the moment I saw Emilio Pucci himself step out of the Pitti palace. He even shook my hand. Every time I take a walk in Moscow I laugh. I don’t want to sound pretentious, I love everybody, but I laugh at the fake Italian names. There is a word “pontovatsya”. Are you familiar with it?

It’s a Russian word, isn’t it?

It’s a conglomerate of bad taste. I still can’t wrap my head around how they manage to do it. Maybe the reason is the fact that fashion didn’t even appear here until twenty years ago. I have been doing it my whole life. This doesn’t make me a genius. I just learn every day. That is the secret. The only thing I don’t have time for is bad taste. Also for pretentious people. The rest is philosophy.

At the start of my way I had the purpose of finding the true meaning of elegance. I wanted something more than just dressing people in high-quality clothes. I had the purpose of turning them into true icons of elegance and beauty. I can say I’ve been pretty successful at it.

Let’s continue the story about the designer’s way. So my father sent me to Oxford to get a degree in commerce that is of no use today. However, I made some use of this knowledge as I came from far away and from the most French city in Italy. I started understanding the rest of the world. I was surrounded by Argentinians, Israelis, Arabs, the French, and many other nationalities. I was amazed by the elegance of the Argentines. They donned blazers and dined with candle light. The food was horrid but that didn’t matter. The French talked about brandy while I was getting familiar with the world outside. I learned to spot the beauty around me. At the age of 18 I decided to leave Oxford. This is how I started working for a British-American company Chester Barrie founded by Simon Ackerman. The company made Brioni-style suits but with a British touch. Do you know Tom Ford?

Of course! It’s one of my favourite brands.

Tom Ford is a genius. He copied Burberry’s and Chester Barrie’s styles but I still love what Tom Ford does as he brought elegance back. I started working for them in Italy from scratch. Before that I worked at my father’s shop but at Chester Barrie’s I started as a delivery boy. Slowly but steadily I got promoted to the design department and finally became a couturier. I learned a lot about fabrics, about why a certain type of fabric might not suit certain occasions, and about clothing in general. This approach is not used nowadays. Lately I’ve walked down Rodeo Drive and noticed that Bijan, Brioni, and Battaglia put their jackets at the windows. The rest put out lady’s shoes, Ralph Lauren polo shirts, winter jackets, and sports clothes. Nobody wears suits in Los Angeles. Going back to my story, Chester Barrie taught me to make suits. I am not a tailor, but I understand how to make them. I don’t know if it’s good or bad. Simon Ackerman, a well-known British entrepreneur of Jewish origins decided I needed to go sell clothes in Souther Italy. We chose the toughest region. You have no idea what it means to sell in Sicily, Calabria, or Apulia. I valued every single minute because I had fun. I met very demanding people. Sicilians may be elegant and bright but have a good taste at the same time. This is where I learned to put two and two together. I saw amazingly dressed people.

I love my craft. I’ve been doing it for a long time, and every minute brings me joy.

Don Vincenzo, where did you learn about elegance that you have mentioned earlier?

My father first took me to England when I was 9 years old. I remember seeing a tall gentleman with a mustache and puffy white hair in Oxford Street. He was wearing an overcoat thal looked tailor-made, a brown bowler hat, and a bowtie. Ragazzi, I had never seen a person as stylish as him. AS I said earlier, you are either born elegant or you sell hot dogs. One might live a life without learning about elegance. I ended up crossing the entire Italy from north to south. Everywhere I looked like a peacock, and everybody noticed that. In Naples I met the best shop owner ever. I remember the joy I felt while working with the people of fashion and models. The work at Harrod’s was my absolute favourite. We created a valuable product, and I was already advertising my own name. Looking at how serious I was at work Mr. Ackerman told me: “It’s time for you to go to the States”. At that time Sachs and Barney’s were already buying European products for low prices. We figured even if we get three billion no’s we will still get one yes. We undertook an experiment. In the USA I walked from door to door with a suitcase and practically started what the company had already been doing in London from scratch. Three thousand no’s and maybe one yes. I had to deal with the most different customers including Americans of Jewish-Italian origins, the worst customers in the world. Then I travelled to Florida. Miami is the city of Scarface, and it looked just as it was shown in the movie. There I had 30 customers who bought crocodile leather shoes and cashmere, and paid cash for the most expensive items.

Are you still friends with the Bush family?

Yes, I am. And not just with them. My most impressive customer was the Sultan of Brunei. When we started our business in Russia I asked my partner: “Which direction would you like to go in, classic suits?” In the end we decided to go for fashion. I still love this enterprise as it is my baby. You should have seen this place 12 years ago. These were the first days of new Russia. You could see one or two dandies dressed like French ladies of the XVIII century. This style must have been revered back then. But we brought some Bijan philosophy over here.

Don Vincenzo, what would you say about Russian women fashion-wise?

Oh you Russian ladies, I admire you! You are a rare breed of women who are used to working hard. You understand everything from the get-go. My work is not even necessary here. However, I can surely say that every designer needs a muse. In Russia I am inspired by you, ladies. Your firm faith in yourselves, your view of fashion is mesmerising!
I create my clothes with my heart, but a truly good character is born when I know it is necessary. One might think, what is unique about this brand?

What is?

The people who love wearing it. The real Italian design and the spirit of my collections is nothing without the love of my clients for fashion and luxury. This combination creates the golden middle between haute couture and daily clothes.
You know, some say the love that grows stronger with time is nothing but affection. The real love is fire, a storm, and everyday madness. This is the way I want my brand to be. Every day I want to create more and see more elegant people around me. This is the secret of true success: just love what you do.

Written by Mila Goncharova-Legrand
Translated by Tony Savosin
Photo by press service Vincenco Brandonisio

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Opening an art gallery was not obvious for me as I am not educated in art. My degree is telecom engineering. I opened the gallery back in 2008 and we celebrated our 10^thanniversary earlier in February this year. And I was guided by two passions: contemporary art and Russian culture. First I got a good education later my parents took me to museums of fine arts. Later in my twenties I started going to galleries, art centres, and fairs in my leisure time. I also read a lot about art. Later I even took evening classes at Ecole de Louvreand at the same I’ve been travelling to Russia since I was twelve years old because I learned Russian at school. So first I learned the language then I had the chance to see exhibitions and meet artists in person. So to answer your question correctly it happened when I first visited Moscow biennale of contemporary art back in 2005. I was really struck by the art I saw and when I came back to Paris I shared my impression on what I had seen, and we agreed that this art was ready to be exhibited in French galleries and that it deserved more attention. Later I met Diana Machulina, the artist that I had seen exhibited at Moscow biennale.

– So she was the one?

She was one of the first Russian artists to impress me. I admired some of her paintings, so I contacted her saying ‘I would really like to meet you’. Later she showed me her other works and I liked what she was doing. Later at some point I offered her to make an exhibition in Paris. That’s how it all started. She proposed a rather political exhibition titled ‘Rubber Soul’. It was reflection on the presidential election taking place in the country at that time.

– It is important for art to present a social statement of the moment.

What I liked best about Diana Machulina is her technique. She makes very realistic paintings. She transmits messages through her paintings very subtly.

– How did you decide to develop the same among other post-Soviet artists, and how do you communicate it through your project? I mean, Diana is a Russian artist so your connection with the country is clear. But as far as I know this not the only thing you do as you like representing other artists from countries that Russia is currently at war with like Ukraine for instance. How do you develop the post-Soviet territory and how do you communicate it through your project?

I address Russian culture more.

– For all post-Soviet countries it’s one.

The whole post-Soviet area attracts the attention of people as they are curious to know what’s going on there. People have discovered recently that, for example, with Louis Vuitton exhibition that the first collectors of Picasso’s works were Russian. A hundred years ago you had Malevich and a score of other artists who were pioneers in abstract art and influenced the world of art in the XX century. If you go to the Pompidou centre there is a Chagall exhibition representing the school of Vitsebsk.

– Which is in the Republic of Belarus.

Exactly. We see there was a lot of activity which later influenced the world. However, later at some point art went underground. During the Soviet era a lot of the heritage was lost, and people even forgot about this. After the USSR collapsed the culture of that area has been mostly referred to as Russian although that is not technically correct. For instance, Malevich was born in Ukraine.

– So it’s not about the actual borders but rather about heritage.

Also, to answer your question, in art everyone is a friend. Art transcends borders and nationalities. That is why the gallery can work with any artists from all over the world. Going back to Diana Machulina embodies the beautiful conceptualism which really has a meaning of its own but also means artworks that you can live with which is aesthetically pleasing. In France people want art that is beautiful to look at. But something that is beautiful to look at doesn’t have to be stupid; it might have a meaning to it. The beautiful Russian conceptualism is well reflected by the artists the gallery has chosen.

– Why do you think it is important to purchase art, decorate living spaces with it? How do you inspire collectors? This is a message we would like to convey in this article. How do you start going into that?

First of all, artwork should bring emotions. Every time we go to museums and art fairs only a few artworks capture our attention. That is the case for big collectors as well. Only a few works attract their attention and inspire them to buy art. As a gallerist I should say it is important to buy art so that the artist could continue working. Artists are important for the society. I believe during the Soviet times people in Russia forgot the meaning of artists as opposed to European countries with the likes of France or Italy with their rich artistic life. However, even during those times there were collectors who helped artists and brought art to its present state.

– How do you inspire collectors? I know that within the Suite Russe project you hold talks with collectors. Our readers might be interested to join the conversation first as listeners.

It’s a very interesting point. Today for someone who is not yet a collector pushing the doors of an art gallery may be intimidating. You enter a white cube with no-one to talk to, no-one to explain the meaning of artworks or to simply make you feel comfortable. And I think it is more about creating the experience of art as opposed to just showcasing it in a way that an art gallery or the Internet can do. So I suppose the question should be ‘What is the world without art?’ or ‘What are you missing when you have no art?’. The answer is you’re missing out on what it is to be human. Why is that hotels now nave art placed in the bedrooms? Because it brings something unique, something emotional, something that you won’t find anywhere else. Once you start you cannot live without it. Artworks are like people. Nowadays we meet many people in the course of our lifetime but there only a few people that capture your attention and make you want to see them again. An artwork that you fall in love with is exactly like that once you have it at home. Buying art is also an investment. Galleries work with some artists for more than 10 years. The more an artist is exhibited the more value he gets. For example, I started with Vladimir Logutov in 2008, and just recently — 10 years later — he received an innovation prize here in Russia. However, those who bought his works before might have bigger value on their hands as the artist will get more recognition, and his career will keep growing.

– Who of the artists of the past would you like to meet in real life?

It’s an interesting question. Of course, I’d love to meet avant-garde artists and Malevich in particular because his art was so intense. Now you can only read what people said about him. He was very active within a short time span.

– So is it Malevich or Chagall or the whole group of avant-gardists?

You’d be surprised. If I had to name one it would be Marcel Duchamp. First of all he was the iconoclast of his time. He could simply buy a product in a supermarket, put it up in an exhibition space and call it an artwork. I like his quote ‘Art is made by the viewer as much as by the artist’. So according to Duchamp the viewer is also important in making an artwork. I can relate to this statement.

– Beauty is a big part of your life. Of course, everyone has a different understanding of beauty. As we are making an interview for the Beautiful Magazine how would you define ‘beautiful’?

I would describe it in five words: beauty will save the world.

– Do you truly believe this?

Yes, I do. It comes from Dostoevsky. Also, to answer your previous question the beauty of the gallery is that one can meet the authors in person and buy their art. So today is the moment.

– It has never happened before.

Exactly.

– We live in a digital world. How do you think it affects the world of art? Do you use the digital space yourself?

It has changed the world of art. Nowadays one can send images of artworks via email and other means. One can post it on Instagram and promote the artist. Customers don’t even have to go to galleries to buy art as it can be purchased online at different platforms. Our gallery has adapted to this reality quite well in my opinion. Fewer people go to galleries, and what they look for in art galleries is not just artworks but an experience. We introduce a more personal approach to art. Shortly, at galleries one would expect people to come to them whereas at Suite Russe we come to them. So it’s going to be a different dynamic. The traffic at galleries is becoming lower and lower, and that’s why we need to offer a specific experience. Digital tools are good but the more you rely on them the more human contact you need as well. That is what Suite Russe is all about: making the best of digital tools to engage with people and give visibility and provide them with a real experience. In the end of the day a collector still buys artworks so the digital age will never replace the magic of having an artwork for yourself.

– What are the plans for Suite Russe? Where is going to take place next and what does this project mean to you?

Running an art gallery is a challenge. We made Suite Russe at several locations: twice in Paris, once in London and once in New York. However, we are not quite happy with taking it all over the world. Every time we have to assess the results to make the next step. We will surely continue giving people personal experiences always focusing on excellence and diversity to promote the artists whom we like.

– Do you know when and where the next project is going to happen?

Exclusively for Beautiful Magazine: the next Suite Russe is taking place in Paris in November in a slightly different format. Still, to keep the personal experience it will be an appointment-only event for a few people in contact with the gallery. At the moment the gallery has two missions: education via conferences open to the public and commercial promotion.

– If, for instance, one of our readers decides to take one of the two paths, could they send you an email or schedule an appointment?

Yes, they can. We’d like to keep this personal approach on the one-to-one basis. At Suite Russe there are no group visits. There is always a one-to-one or one to a few approach. This is what makes the difference. If you want people to have an emotion, you need to provide them with the right framework. Have some intimacy. Have some timing. There is no need to rush. When we do Suite Russe at big fairs people with packed agendas still stay because they like this cosy environment where they can have some tea or champagne…

– …and meeting people and having a talk which I have personally experienced. You go to a penthouse and you never know who you’re going to meet but you can always be sure that there will be the most exclusive people from all over the world.

Exactly. That is why we always think about the next step. We realise that people need more time so that we schedule it for a longer period. Still, the goal is to be a gallery for contemporary post-Soviet art open for collaboration with other artists.

– Earlier today we spoke about a ‘slow revolution’. And you mentioned the artist who inspired you first and referred to her work as ‘slow revolution’. What is this project in your life? Is this also a slow revolution? After all it’s quite heavy to carry this idea. It takes a lot of your attention and passion and energy to do all of this.

I might say it’s a slow revolution but as I have said before this gallery has brought me a new life. What I especially like about it is that there is a new challenge every day. I believe the biggest reward is when a collector buys a piece of art and trusts the artist and the gallery.

Written by Katerina Kashtan
Translated by Tony Savosin
Photo by Dmitri Legrand

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I was sent to Dynamo football school in Barnaul back when I was seven years old. My parents wanted me to practice sports, and I choose football. You might say it was love at first sight, or first touch. I haven’t missed a single training session without a serious reason ever since.

Every achievement has its roots in the childhood. What did you dream about when you first started playing football?

I don’t think I had a big dream when I was a kid. I just didn’t want to leave the pitch. I didn’t let the ball go even at home. I learned new tricks in the living room. I hit the walls so hard my parents had to fix them quite often. Lamps were my frequent victims too. My friends and I used to watch the local senior team Dynamo and dreamed of reaching their level. I got even more motivated to train after I had been admitted to FC Lokomotiv academy in Moscow. I competed with stronger players of my age so I progressed much faster. I started thinking about a professional career and my future development.

Was this experience difficult for you? How hard was it to reach the top level of football?

My first days at Lokomotiv academy were quite hard as I was far from home, my family, and my friends. My parents could not afford flying over to Moscow often so I used to travel back to Barnaul only a few times a year during semester breaks. However, as time went by I became a part of the team. Many boys at the academy came from elsewhere. All of us lived in a boarding house so we talked outside the pitch as well.

Do you see football as an art? What would you compare the player’s work with?

If I’m not mistaken it was Ronaldinho who said ‘Football is a game, and all of us, no matter how old we are should remain children to play honestly’. It’s hard to compare football with any occupation. The only thing I know is to become a professional in any field one has to apply the maximum effort and love the profession.

What does playing at the World Cup at home mean to you?

It’s a great honour and a huge responsibility at the same time. It is most certainly a unique moment for any footballer. Nothing can be more inspiring than playing for the national team at the World Cup held in our country.

How ready is our national team for the World Cup? What are the goals of the team?

We have trained a lot for the tournament, and I’m sure it will pay off. The coaching staff analyses every player’s performance during the training sessions, and plans the work to bring each player to his maximum level. As far as results are concerned, I don’t like making forecasts. We have to be concentrated and aim for victory in our first match and keep moving forward.

You play for Russia’s top team — FC Zenit, an international squad with players from Argentina, Russia, Serbia, and other countries. How friendly is the team’s spirit?

It’saworkplaceatmosphere. Everyone does their best. No-one eases up on their partners no matter what nationality they are. We also talk outside the pitch. Sometimes we have family dinners. The Argentinians have learned a few words in Russian but still we speak mostly English with them. Those who have played in this country for several years speak the language quite well, Branislav Ivanovic for instance.

Youhaveplayedatmultipleclubsinyourcareer. How has your social circle changed recently? How hard is it to tell someone who is sincerely interested in talking to you from those who are around simply out a lucrative interest?

I’ve got good friends at all of the clubs I’ve played at. We often call and text each other; sometimes we meet during season breaks. I’ve got friends in Barnaul with whom I started playing football at Dynamo school. We’ve been friends for over two decades. I don’t remember ever being disappointed in a friend. I’ve been lucky to meet great people in my life.

How important is it to have the support of your friends and family in your day-to-day life? Could you please give an example of your friends supporting you when you needed it?

It is very important in fact. True friendship shines through in the darkest moments. However, my main supporter is my wife Veronika. We have been together for over 10 years. We have been through a lot. I love her and I’m also thankful to her for all the happy and not-so-happy times we’ve been through. I’d like to tell a positive story. On my birthday Nika brought together our parents and old friends, and each one of them made a short video with congratulations. Those to amounted to 30 minutes of footage. The videos were made in different parts of Russia and other countries. It was amazing and heart-warming!

What clothing style do you prefer? Who takes care of your wardrobe?

Veronika advises me on what to wear for different occasions. She hints on what I should buy at clothing shops. My usual style is casual or athletic both of which are comfortable for me. I love trainers, I wear them more often than any other type of shoes. Of course, if we attend a gala or an official event I wear classical suits. I’m not really passionate about brands, I just don’t think it’s an important factor when it comes to choosing clothes. If a T-shirt made by an unknown brand fits me I’ll pick it over a trendy branded item.

Not too long ago your son Fedor was born. What did it feel like to become a father?

I was ecstatic! I absolutely love spending time with Nika and little Fedya. Being a parent of the first child is a very emotional experience. We are learning to live a new life and take care of our child. Waking up to seeing him smile to his mom and dad gives me power.

Has your fatherhood affected your athletic performance?

I’ve always taken football very seriously so I can’t say I got any less concentrated. However, I was really happy to see Veronika and Fedya at the stadium for the first time. I scored a goal during that match. I believe my son brought my team luck.

What do you usually do at home? How do you like spending your leisure time?

Almost all of our spare time is dedicated to the child. We go outside, play, read books, and teach him. Veronika and I find time for one another to walk or have dinner. However, the season schedule doesn’t allow for much spare time. On tours I usually read books and watch films. The latest book I’ve read is ‘Relentless’, a study by an NBA coach on what makes an athlete great.

Charity and social projects are a positive modern-day trend. You arrange a children’s tournament in your hometown of Barnaul. How can it help little footballers become professionals?

Aleksandr Erokhin Cup in Barnaul is a great school of football and life in general. There are boys from all over Russia and some foreign countries who come to take part in the competition, make friends, play football and experience real emotions. A competitive spirit is very important for the development of young footballers. Lastly, everyone loves winning trophies. I remember all of the tournaments I took part in back when I was a kid and all of the emotions I felt.

Uruguayan singer and actress Natalia Oreiro who recorded an unofficial anthem of this year’s World Cup called you the sexiest player of the national team. What do you feel about this?

My friends and teammates have already joked about this. I appreciate it but I don’t take it seriously. I am concentrated on the World Cup.

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Oh… It might be a long story.
In a nutshell, i love life.
I love the people around me, my job, healthy and tasty food, music, posting artwork on my Instagram, travelling, and of course, practicing sports !

Please tell us how you started practicing sports and how you came to the idea of starting your own full-scale project.

My life pushed me to both of these things whatever i may sound like. I made my conscious choice of entering a sports college and centering my future occupation on sports which could my favourite activity my actual job. I have dreamed of starting my own business since i was 16 years old. Several years of hard work later my dreams came true.

What are your own secrets of beauty?

I have several. However, at a closer look they aren’t actually secrets. It is a system of workouts, nutritionm and actions which not only helped my lose 12 kilos of weight but also helped thousands of people achieve their results. All of my so-called secrets are listed in my programmes at vsemupgrade.com.

Does the stretching routine require any specific diet?

Yes, it does. It requires a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, caffeine, and drinking more water.

What are your secret plans for future?

I plan on developing my projects and myself as well.

What would you recommend to the readers ?

Make conscious decisions and follow them. Our regular actions bring us closer to our goals one step at a time. This works for everybody !

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