Spring is back
I spent the first 25 years of my life in Karelia, a region of Russia on the border with Finland. I am passionate about light… Nadejda, age 36, mother of two daughters


I spent the first 25 years of my life in Karelia, a region of Russia on the border with Finland. I am passionate about light… Nadejda, age 36, mother of two daughters
Every spring, I create a karzina, a typical basket from my homeland made of bark. I fill it with flowers that infuse my terrace with a heavenly smell. It always reminds me of warm summer evenings with friends.
All Russians know that vodka (*) is on the way when they spot a jug and shot glasses. I add some orange juice or fresh tomato juice to my shaker and I like to serve my cocktails in robust glasses.
(*) Drink with moderation
25 x 15 cm
9 3/4″ x 6″
30 cl
10 oz
H: 11,5 cm
4 1/2″
Russians enjoy barbecues and plates of “shashlik” (a Russian kebab) with friends from neighbouring datchas. As soon as the sun comes out, they head straight to the country to air out their little house and set to work on their vegetable gardens. Most Russians live in the city, so their datcha is their paradise.
26 cm
10″
2L8
94 1/2 oz.
14,5 cm
5 1/2″
75 cl
25 1/4 oz.