The lecture is dedicated to a book in which the letters of the Russian alphabet transform into a whole world. The discussion will focus on "The Russian Alphabet" by Marina Khankova - a large artistic project that the author worked on for eight years. This multilayered artistic statement is about Russian folklore, nature, peasant life, ornamentation, ancient views of the world, and the beauty of everyday things. As one browses through this alphabet, the viewer sees not separate images, but a whole system of images, where each letter lives in its own space. On one spread, plants, animals, household items, and fairy-tale characters can coexist, and the watercolor technique makes this world both detailed and light. Marina Khankova will talk about how illustrated books are created, how the concept of such a large-scale project is formed. The author will also discuss the plants woven into the decorative structure of the letters and the reissue of the alphabet, which is being prepared in an updated form. The event will be part of the art lecture series "Botany in Art." It will be interesting for artists, illustrators, collectors of beautiful editions, and readers who value the visual aspect of the book. On our website, we talk about free events in Moscow.