Embarking on a cinematic journey through the charming cobblestone lanes and stylish plazas of Montreal’s venerable old town.

Venturing to the quaint city of Rawdon, just an hour and a half’s drive from Montreal, our film crew embarked on a poignant journey. Here, within the serene confines of the Orthodox cemetery, rests the revered protagonist of our narrative, Ludmilla Chiriaeff, alongside her mother, first husband, the esteemed artist Alexey Chiriaeff, and her youngest son, Gleb. Adjacent to the cemetery, within the cultural center’s courtyard, stands a graceful monument in honor of Ludmilla Chiriaeff’s enduring legacy. Crafted by the skilled hands of sculptor Vitaly Gambarov and his wife Nina Galitskaya, alongside the visionary Arnold Rozhinsky who spearheaded its installation, this monument serves as a timeless tribute. Their presence in Rawdon was marked by a poignant interview and a heartfelt gesture as they adorned the base of the monument with freshly planted flowers, symbolizing a continued reverence for Chiriaeff’s contributions to the arts.

Another remarkable day unfolds in our team’s Montreal expedition, as we seize the opportunity to capture footage both within the distinguished confines of the National Archives of Canada and in the park named after Ludmilla Chiriaeff.

The expedition of our team through Montreal in pursuit of the project centered around Ludmilla Chiriaeff persists. Our esteemed colleague and project overseer, Maxim Kravchinsky, engaged in an insightful dialogue with the distinguished artist Mikhail Chapiro. Renowned for his masterpieces such as the portrait of Maya Plisetskaya housed within the esteemed St. Petersburg Theater Museum, Chapiro’s oeuvre spans a diverse spectrum of styles, ranging from picturesque landscapes to evocative abstractions.

Our team led by director Maxim Kravchinsky continues its work on the project about Ludmilla Chiriaeff. Three hours of a fascinating walk through Montreal at night. Our cameraman Artem captured interesting moments and scenes of city life until the camera’s battery ran out.