"Let's build bridges of friendship and write beautiful letters."
We are a group of six artists. We live in different parts of Russia. Branko Nedimović, Marina Mishchenko, Sergey Bessarab, Alexander Saltovsky, Arina Belyaeva and Sergey Skuratov. We are different, but we are united by the desire to paint and to share this with the viewer. Our works are 'letters' that we address to the world. 'Banski Dvor' is a very lovely place for this. We invite you to build courtyards of friendship and write beautiful letters.

Project author: Branko Nedimović

  • architect, artist, interior designer
    Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Graduated in Interior Design in Serbia, Novi Sad. Completed his studies at the Faculty in Belgrade, where he received a degree in architecture. He designed and built various types of buildings and interiors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, and the Russian Federation. He has loved watercolor since childhood. He organized two exhibitions of his watercolor works: in 1988 in Novi Sad (Serbia) and in 2025–26 in Moscow. He lives and works in the science city of Dubna.
  • designer, artist
    Professional designer and teacher. Graduated from the British Higher School of Design with a degree in Periodical Design, and worked as a designer and art director. I have been painting with watercolor for over ten years. My favorite subjects are landscapes, especially urban ones. In my works, I try to convey emotions and moods, paying special attention to the play of light and shadow, as well as color. I have organized two solo exhibitions: in 2021 and 2025.
  • artist, architect
    Born in Vladivostok, on Russky Island, into the family of a naval sailor. Graduated from secondary school in Sevastopol. In 1986, graduated from the Moscow Institute of Architecture. Architect. Solo exhibitions of watercolor in Moscow, Sevastopol, Dubna, Kimry. Currently living in Sevastopol.
  • artist, interior designer
    Over 35 years in the visual arts. Extensive practical experience in creating paintings in various styles: landscapes, abstraction, interior paintings, illustrations, etc. I paint with watercolor, oil, ink, and pastel. I paint murals on walls and work on interior and furniture design.
  • artist, painting restorer
    I have been developing my drawing skills since early childhood, around the age of five. By the time I was 15 or 16, I realized that I couldn't help but connect my life with art. I have a particular love for watercolor and oil — I spend much more time with the last one.
  • photographer
    Photographer, poet, Honorary Member of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia, photography teacher. Worked as a photojournalist for city and regional media. Participant and diploma winner of numerous international, all-Union, and Russian photo exhibitions and competitions.
Branko Nedimović
architect, artist, interior designer
Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina (without personal consent). Graduated from secondary school and Interior Design in Serbia, the city of Novi Sad. Completed his studies at the Faculty in Belgrade, where he received a degree in architecture. He designed and built various types of buildings, as well as interiors, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, and the Russian Federation. He has loved watercolor since childhood. He organized two exhibitions of his watercolor works: in 1988 in Novi Sad (Serbia) and in 2025–26 in Moscow. He lives and works in the science city of Dubna.
Marina Mishchenko
designer, artist
Professional designer with over 25 years of experience. Graduated from the British Higher School of Design with a degree in Periodical Design, and worked as a designer and art director at several major publishing houses. Taught graphic design and multi-page publication design at Dubna State University. Currently working as a UI designer at a major international scientific organization.
She has been painting with watercolor for over ten years. Her favorite subjects are landscapes, especially urban ones. In her works, she tries to convey emotions and moods, paying special attention to the play of light and shadow, as well as color.
She has organized two solo exhibitions: in 2021 and 2025.
Her works are held in private collections in Russia, Bulgaria, Spain, Germany, and other countries.
Sergey Bessarab
architect, artist
Born in Vladivostok, on Russky Island, into the family of a naval sailor. Graduated from secondary school in Sevastopol. In 1986, graduated from the Moscow Institute of Architecture. Architect. Solo exhibitions of watercolor in Moscow, Sevastopol, Dubna, Kimry. Currently living in Sevastopol.
Alexander Saltovsky
artist, interior designer
Over 35 years in the visual arts. Extensive practical experience in creating paintings in various styles: landscapes, abstraction, interior paintings, illustrations, etc. I paint with watercolor, oil, ink, and pastel. I paint murals on walls and work on interior and furniture design. I work as a freelancer in my field. In the 1990s, I graduated from the Suzdal Art and Restoration School. I have been a member of the Plyos Artists' Community (since 2016) and the Union of Watercolorists of Russia (since 2025). I regularly participate in exhibitions organized by these communities. Many of my works are held in private collections in Russia and abroad.
Arina Belyaeva
artist, painting restorer
Born on May 19, 2001, in the city of Dubna, Moscow Oblast. Graduated with honors from the restoration department of the "26 Kadr" College in Moscow. Gained experience in the restoration of paintings, icons, monumental paintings, and molded decor. Participated in various projects and commissions for wall paintings and wooden objects.
She lives in Dubna and works professionally as an artist / painting restorer. In 2025, she organized her own exhibition at the Dubna "Mir" Cultural Center, where she presented oil paintings in the genres of portraiture, landscape, and still life.
She has been developing her drawing skills since early childhood. By the age of 15 or 16, she realized that she could not help but connect her life with art. She has a particular love for watercolor and oil — she spends much more time with the last one.
Sergey Skuratov
photographer, poet
Photographer, poet, Honorary Member of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia, photography teacher, one of the organizers of the Vladimir photo club and the international youth festival "Youth of Russia: for Peace and Mutual Understanding", jury member of many Russian and international competitions. Worked as a photojournalist for city and regional media for about 10 years. Participant and diploma winner of numerous international, all-Union, and Russian photo exhibitions and competitions. Author of 15 solo exhibitions abroad and in Russia, participant in many group photo exhibitions. Author of the photo albums "Just a Moment", "Face to Face with Russia", and "Orange Childhood".
His works are held in the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve, the Russian State Archive of Film and Photo Documents, the Murom Historical and Art Museum, the ROSPHOTO State Museum and Exhibition Center, the State Russian Museum, as well as in private collections in Germany and the USA.