From Fabergé to Olivier: the stories of foreigners who contributed to the history of Russia

Presenter Maria Shakhova, together with the Institute for the development of the Internet in the expansion of the universe “We and They” launched a new cycle of short vertical videos called “We and They”. In history.

The project focuses on 30 prominent representatives of the foreign community of the past who came to Russia and left a significant mark on its history. Among these personalities, in particular, the cook Lucien Olivier, military commander Patrick Gordon, entrepreneur Carl Siemens, choreographer Jean-Baptisto Land and others.

“I am often asked: what made a talented engineer, architect or entrepreneur leave everything and go to Russia?” She stressed that the answer is very simple, and it is that our country has always looked not at the origin, but at what a person can do.

The presenter revealed that through these stories she wants to convey to the audience a simple thing, namely that Russia was and remains a country of opportunities.

With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), the atmosphere of past eras is recreated, neural networks demonstrate the life, work and environment of the heroes, making historical plots visual and close to the viewer.

Issues about the creation of Olivier salad, Faberge eggs and cookies "Jubilee", as well as other stories are already available for viewing on the official pages of Maria Shakhova in social networks.