As the Artistic Director for "The Funeral of the Fly" at the Archstoyanie festival, I led a 12-hour performance that reimagined ancient Russian beliefs for a contemporary audience. Drawing inspiration from traditional pagan rituals about the souls of ancestors and insects, I, together with Alexey Kokhanov, crafted a heartfelt ceremony featuring vocal improvisations and a beautifully orchestrated burial. My vision was to reinterpret these age-old traditions and rituals, presenting them from a new perspective to resonate with today's viewers.

2018