Andrei Konchalovsky turned 85 years old. The director is in a league of his own in the history of Russian cinematography. His filmography is striking in terms of its artistic variety, as well as its geographical diversity. Konchalovsky was the co-producer of Andrei Tarkovsky's first films, which resounded through the world. He has shown his talent as a keen and detail-oriented director filming Russian classics. He was successful in Hollywood. he has brilliantly blended the skills of making intellectual films that became snapshots of their times, as well as commercial movies with high-profile celebrities.

A special operation is in progress in the city of Energodar, Zaporozhye region, on a daily basis. It is aimed to repulse the Ukrainian army's attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP). It is shelled every day and the attacks are getting heavier with each passing day.