The Comebackers

How the heroes become more important than the story. Text and photo: Anton Sokolov I couldn’t write this unfortunate text from the very first trip to Pikalevo, so, in point of fact, from the very beginning ...

Not-a-real Motherland

The home-town, the winter and the broken nose. Text and Foto: Anton Sokolov If you  heard the anthem of Glazov a town where I was raised, you would probably be surprised – there is neither fanfare nor choir...

Deck 6

A typical Barents sea sight. Text and Foto: Anton Sokolov Rolling is almost insensible down at Deck 6. It is down there, around center of the ship, three decks underwater. The future flagship of Indian Navy...

City of Guinness World Records

Where will Star Destroyers be constructed? Text and Foto: Anton Sokolov Our ship, tightly surrounded with tugs and ‘Nicholay Chiker’ (the most powerful naval tug, according to Guinness World Records) is hea...