It's high time I plucked up my spirit and described my first real taking experience.)
I was unexpectedly invited by Andrey Velikanov, who just e-mailed me that he needed a clever and eloquent student to take part in this TV-show on Channel Kultura.
My usual extremely valid "why not?" brought me to a cosy pastry shop on Saturday evening, where we had a lovely chat with this amazing guy. He turned to be a man of sense and broad interests (and to be quite famous indeed
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On Thursday I was supposed to participate in 2 shows considering historical and literary questions.
Actually, the shot itself was the least exciting point for me.
It's entertaining to watch the process from within, all those ubiquitous cameras, fussy cameramen and working staff...
But the most interesting part is what happens beyond.
The ambeince in the studio is just amazing!
All those people, from barmen to the anchorperson , are extremely friendly, polite and considerate.
Before the taking participants can have a cozy talk in a stylish dimly-lit drawing room, where some free refreshments, like tea, coffee and cakes, are served.
And, actually, I managed to spend my the most exciting moments there!
All the invited guests, famous writers, journalists, directors, editors, professors etc, appeared to be absolutely open to frank conversations without a shade of showing-off.
So this day filled me with lots of interesting ideas to think through and positive emotions to keep in my heart)
And individually I'd like to make mention of Maxim Moshkov (the founder of www.lib.ru).
By chance, I was placed near him during the second show, and the most part of it we just spent exchaging opinions on linguistics, Shakespear and other matters.
He is just amazing! Modest, extremely intellegent and with great sense of humour.
So, use his library!) It is run by an outstading person, who knows his onions.
And I was also invited to take part in other shows, so maybe I'll go on gaining this TV experience.
P.S. anticipating your questions, when these releases appear on the interenet, I'll let you know