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What are your names, and where are you from?

My name is Liliya Kalkamanova and I am from Russia but I am mixed heritage - I'm half Russian and half Mongolian (LEFT).

My name is Alex. I'm from Russia (RIGHT).

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What do you do? What inspired you to pursue the path you are in right now?

LILIYA: I am a full-time model. I was inspired to follow my path from childhood. I can't exactly describe why I've always wanted to be a model, but here's to my childhood dreams! 

ALEX: I'm a video editor / model. I was looking for the best way to express my ideas and my vision, I found that creating videos gave me the freedom that I was looking for.

How would you describe your style?

LILIYA: Comfy-casual fashion. I love looking stylish, but being comfortable and cozy is the most important!

ALEX: As far as my style goes I’d like to believe that I have an eye for fashion but at the same time comfort is the big factor for me, so I’m always in search for the balance between these two. 

 

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If you could time travel, where would you go and what is the one item from today’s world that you will take with you? Also, what would be the ‘soundtrack’ to your time travel journey?

LILIYA: I would love to travel to 200 years into the future. I'd take my phone, but somehow I don't think I'll need it if I go there! The soundtrack to my time travel journey would be Diamond Dancing (megamaor remix) by Drake & Future .

ALEX: I would definitely travel to the future because I believe that great discoveries are yet to be made. I don't think I would bring anything with me. I like to travel light. The soundtrack to my travel would be "The Essential" by Kazy Lambist because I don't think I'll ever be able to get sick of it.

 

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How do you think the world is going to look in 50 years? Remember, it was only 50 years ago that the Internet did not exist and man first stepped on the moon.

LILIYA: The world is going to move a lot faster and it will be more grey (climate changes means we will have less greenery!). I'm sure lots of jobs we have now will become automated. 

ALEX: I hope it will be the world where technologies and nature can live alongside each other. 

 

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Are you reading any books or listening to any interesting podcasts at the moment? What do you feel people need to read or hear right now?

LILIYA: I love psychology and consider myself very spiritual. Right now,  I'm listening to Sadhguru's podcasts. He teaches his students to pursue a healthy lifestyle - not just physically, but emotionally/mentally. These days, we have so many temptations (like desserts!) but it's important to center yourself on the things in life that are important like family and self-growth. 

ALEX: Lately I've been plunged into the Franz Kafka's world. The way he paints the picture makes time fly by and makes my every day commute feels much shorter.

 

What project are you currently working on? Where can people find your work or learn more about you?

LILIYA: I think the biggest project is building your life, but getting to the final destination means smaller goals we have to fulfill. Right now I'm getting ready for NYFW. You have to be in the right physically shape and mentally be ready for such a hectic week. People can find me on Instagram @liliyakalkamanova

ALEX: Currently I’ve been involved in a postproduction of a documentary. It’s a feature film that takes place in Northern Alaska. The story focuses on the daily struggles of the locals who have to take big measurements for their day to day survival. As my first experience with making documentaries I have enjoyed myself working with such a professional crew. Besides this I’ve been working to update my website where I’ll be featuring my portfolio as a video editor. For now you can find me on instagram @pohui_na_moroz

 

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