Unordinary Tamara graced the June issue of our publication. This girl, we have chosen not without a reason, but because she is so similar to the summer... Her light step brings some extraordinary freshness, lightness, spring quaintness. She flutters like a butterfly, youth suits her so much... However, her restraint and aristocratic manners really fascinate... She excites the imagination... She attracts and draws. Not every girl has the feeling of harmony, tact and taste like she. Today we will tell our readers something about intimate life of Tamara. Giving a chance to feel the subtle notes of the unique nature of the main heroine of this issue - Tamara Parenaho.
M.D.: Tamara, hello. You are such a creative person, even hard to imagine. Typically, creative people reach a certain success just in one thing, but there is an abundance ... Tell our readers a little bit about your talents.
T.P.: Hello. Thanks for the compliment. As far as I heard, the talented person is talented in everything. For me, creativity - it is a lifestyle, it’s a lot of ideas that are embodied in different areas. What about art - I got two diplomas on specialties «violin» and «piano» at the music school. So grateful to my great-uncle’s Misha for his gift - a violin and inspiration. He - the person who impressed me with his aristocratic, education and delicacy. A teacher of piano, Lily Alekseevna – for her stories about how before the ladies in palaces danced minuets and taught me femininity and culture. Sometimes I draw when inspiration comes. Favorite artists - Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Shishkin, Malyavin. One of the beloved paintings - painting artist BM Kustodiev «Merchant’s Wife at Tea». It shows the breadth of the Russian soul, Romanticism and generosity. I love Russian culture, cuisine, national motives in clothes, samovar, bagels and even Russian temperament. When I live in France for some time- I love to come to the restaurant to try Russian borsch and cheesecakes. Coming to a new country - go to museums and theaters. I do not like a beach holiday. My dream is to go to Scotland. I think that medieval castles and green valleys impress with their energy.
M.D.: But that is just amazing! Where do you get the power and the energy for all this?
T.P.: I am inspired by the aesthetics of architecture, art, fashion and interior design. From this I draw the energy for creativity. From early childhood, I spend a lot of time learning and developing. I like to spend time fruitfully, but in terms of regularity and slowness, and not in a hurry and bustle. Though life in the big city is quite diverse, but too tiring. So I prefer azure coast or the suburbs of the Russian capital with a view of the forest with fresh air. And energy occurs when a person lives the way he wants and how it’s convenient him.
M.D.: Does sport take any place in your life? Can we say that the power load also add some strength and direct thoughts in the right way?
T.P.: I do Thai boxing, pilates. When I lived in Turkey, I had yoga with an excellent teacher from the United States. Of course, due to playing sports increases self-confidence and willpower is developed, too.
M.D.: You do yoga. Is there anything mysterious, fascinating in these classes as others claim?
T.P.: Yoga - part of the Vedic knowledge, which is used for meditation, to strength the body and soul. And a greater effect can be achieved in that case, if you start to study the Vedic knowledge. It all starts in our mind, it is necessary to recognize yourself, your purposes and desires. And the combination of exercise and spirituality will improve the result. For me, yoga - it is part of self-education and self-awareness. Partially - it’s a mystery to those who do not perceive it. And anyone who wants to explore it - will solve this mystery.
M.D.: We know that you like to travel a little bit unusual in the «era of aircrafts» by ... How does such love to trains appear?
T.P.: Yeah, maybe it is a bit unusual in our times, but, as I said, I love a measured and productive way of life. I was interested in the past, to visit many countries as quickly as possible. Now, I prefer to travel round every country I visit, study it in more details. When you go on the train, you meet different people, look at their behavior, cultural habits, mentality. At the same time, you can carefully consider the nature, architecture and way of life of small settlements, since, visiting only major cities, you cannot always see the whole picture. I think my most pleasant train journey was a trip from Paris to Milan. The train travels a little more than 8 hours, but does not have to be bored. First, you cannot tear yourself away from the incredible croissants for breakfast, enjoying beautiful views of the French countryside, then to the mountains and hills of northern Italy, the nature of which is ideal for me (or on par with our coniferous forests). And the most extreme was a trip to Kazakhstan from Astana to Almaty. It was winter, and flights are often delayed because of the snow and strong wind, so I decided to go by train. Taking a luxury ticket, the train following a night, I expected a comfortable ride in the morning to the former capital of Kazakhstan. But coupe proved quite the way I expected. I could not sleep all night and read the book. By morning I lost all tired and a little frustrated. I was completely absorbed by the beauty of the dawn, its incredible colors and the sun, which were reflected on the snow-covered valleys. Perhaps it was one of the most beautiful sunsets. I wanted to go and go and look how nature is incredible. I have a dream - I would like to take a ride on the train Orient Express from Paris to Istanbul. Fortunately, the train, known for the novel by Agatha Christie and her exquisite luxury, resumed his work and running on the same route. Hope this desire will soon become a reality.
M.D..: Who instilled in you the aristocratic manners, after all, books and films cannot fully train the person?
T.P..: Thank you. I doubt very much that the aristocratic manners can someone «instill». I believe in genetics. My family is of noble origin, and in the XVII century, was included in the total quarreled Russian Empire. In the last century, to level society, which has led to the current ignorance of the higher ranks of the intelligentsia and modesty. So I, with political science and pedagogical higher education and would like to address this issue and to restore the level of education, and most importantly - education of society. If we consider all people equal, then you need to provide them with the same high-quality education, and to instill a love for the comprehensive development of the individual, and to return to the values of the Romantic era - modesty, respect for elders and commitment to the development of mental abilities.
M.D.: And your ideal man, is he similar to the main character of the film «Gone with the Wind»?
T.P.: No, he did not look like him. Rhett Butler, even though he was a brave handsome man with a good income, but since I’m an idealist, there is a moment that I perfected. I think that the income should be legal. Actually, I had never thought about the type of men. But, of course, there is a set of qualities that should have a choice. And if I tell you who it is from the movie characters - it would be too banal, and not all read the book, and it is unlikely to fully understand how to be a man, corresponding to my wishes. I can list the main features - charisma, authoritativeness, straightness, diplomacy, attentiveness, responsibility. Also, my ideal need to be a gentleman and a lover of the beautiful. And now I anticipate readers’ mental question: «What about the money ??!». The answer is - if a person is charismatic - he just become the owner of well-being. And the following is a typical question from readers: «But what about the appearance ??!». The answer, if a man - a gentleman and a lover of beauty, he will always be well-groomed and stylish look.
M.D.: By the way, about one of your passions ... You read a lot , who are on the list of your favorites writers?
T.P.: Like the book by Victor Pelevin, George Orwell, José Ortega y Gasset, Alexei Tolstoy, Jules Verne, Ivan Turgenev. I collect antique books.
M.D.: In addition, you also write. About what? And how is it related to your travel?
T.P.: Yes, I write about travel. What I write about - I said when was telling you about traveling on trains. In general, it is rather a way to capture the thoughts that arise, rather than a desire to tell someone about it. But if I had to publish a book of short stories, travel, or to be the leading of TV shows about travel, I would have gladly accepted, as the realization that someone else is interested in your experience,this creates wonderful feelings.
M.D.: You know a lot of languages, and are planning to learn some more in the near future. Do you really enjoy the process? Where do you get this passion for polyglotism?
T.P.: I can speak five languages - English, German, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, and I want to learn more Spanish and Italian. Spanish - incredibly passionate, seductive language. And with the knowledge of the Italian, it seems to me, pasta carbonara will be even tastier. My mom since kindergarten bought me books in English, and we were learning the language together. I think it was the first step. At school I was taught by the Americans, so it was easier to learn the language by communicating with a native speaker. German we learned 7 years in school. And I learned Turkish, living for a while in Turkey. In addition, it is very easy, simple grammar and pronunciation for English speaking people.
M.D.: What is your the most crazy dream?
T.P.: Rather, the goal - to find family estate, and there would be definitely a white grand piano. I’d play in the evenings on it and enjoy the family comfort.
M.D.: What do you plan to do in the near future, what are your plans there?
T.P.: The development in all spheres of life. That’s the main thing.
