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In last month’s issue our main focus was contemporary art. With October and London’s Frieze Art Fair now over, and the Moscow Biennale drawing to a close, we hope our articles and interviews have helped you get a better idea of the actual art scene. This November issue looks at health issues that concern lots of people – diets, fitness, how to keep young and defy the ravages of time. The idea of focusing on these came unexpectedly. Acquaintances have often asked me to share my personal experiences of dieting. >>

Marc Almond: singer of Magadan romances

The songs of legendary romance singer Vadim Kozin provided the inspiration for the individualistic 80’s star Marc Almond’s album “Orpheus in Exile”. This album, named after one of Kozin’s songs, includes 13 of his songs in English interpretations by Almond. >>

Trust me, I am the Bodydoctor

Meeting David Marshall has given me the opportunity to ponder a very important question. Is it possible to break free of endlessly dieting and sometimes allow oneself to eat something really delicious and not feel guilty about doing so? David Marshall or, as he calls himself, the “Bodydoctor” has developed a fitness system.

Doctor Volkov: you should enjoy yourself

Philippe Narmino is an important figure in Monaco. At Prince Albert’s invitation 20 years ago he took up the post of Secretary-General of Monaco’s Red Cross, and in 2005, became the Director of Judicial Services of this tiny but important and much-loved country widely regarded as a tax haven.

From “needles” to “goats”: Ewan McGregor

Actors like McGregor are usually referred to as “versatile”. If you’re looking for a doomed junkie, he’ll convincingly destroy himself in the film “Trainspotting”; need a saviour for humanity – he’s ready to swish a Jedi sword in “Star Wars”.

Winston Churchill: a brief portrait

Winston Churchill, the British statesman, prime minister from 1940-45 and 1951-1955, war correspondent, author, Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature was born on 30 November, 1874.

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Confirmed bachelors – more or less

What an amazing variety of trade fairs, exhibitions and presentation parties are put on in France! Gastronomy, wine, philatelists’, second-hand booksellers’ trade fairs, you name it – even ones for goldfish! But how exotic it looks even in such a motley list: this Bachelors’ Trade Fair that takes place annually at Paris’s Espace Champerret underground exhibition centre.

Maxim says

Max Pokrovsky, one of Russia’s best-known rock musicians, bass guitarist, vocalist and songwriter with numerous hits to his name, is now in charge of our music page. His recommendations and views on music today appearing regularly in our magazine.

Bali – land of continuous festivals

“What’s worth seeing in Bali?”
“Thank you for asking, sir! That’s a very interesting question, sir!” This was how our Balinese guide prefaced all his replies. Then he would tell us some wonderfully entertaining story on the subject we were interested in.

Childbirth, gunfire and vertigo: Anish Kapoor’s retrospective at the Royal Academy of Arts

In the history of the Royal Academy of Arts there has never been anything quite like it: a living sculptor entirely taking up the main galleries’ exhibition space, and, what’s more, inner courtyard with his artworks.

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