"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, Elena Demina, Sergey Bessarab, Alexander Saltovsky, Anastasia Bancheva 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.
  • Artist
    She was born in Dubna, Moscow region.
    In 1985 she graduated from Kalinin Polytechnic Institute.Winner of the Cultural Heritage Foundation's 2007 contest. In 2016, she received a commendation from the Union of Artists of Russia "For her great contribution to the development of contemporary fine art by R.F."
  • 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, teacher
    Anastasia was born in Dmitrov, Moscow region. She graduated from the Timiryazev Agricultural Academy in Moscow. A biologist. Teacher. PhD in Economics and Management.
    More than 10 solo and many collective exhibitions in Russia and abroad. I like to "catch" movement and emotions.
  • 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.
Elena Demina
Artist
She was born in Dubna, Moscow region.
In 1985 she graduated from Kalinin Polytechnic Institute.
The winner of the Cultural Heritage Foundation competition in 2007.
The work "Melody of the Night" is located in the Museum of Fine Arts named after M.A.Vrubel, Omsk.
The work "Rainy Day." is in the Alexander Art Museum. (Alexandrov, Vladimir region)
In 2016, she received a commendation from the Union of Artists of Russia "For her great contribution to the development of contemporary fine art by R.F."
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.
Anastasia Bancheva
artist, teacher
Anastasia was born in Dmitrov, Moscow region. She graduated from the Timiryazev Agricultural Academy in Moscow. A biologist. Teacher. PhD in Economics and Management.
She got into art through her passion for Japanese ink painting and classes with Japanese and Russian masters. Then there are new horizons: oil, watercolor and other techniques. Member of the Union of Artists of the Moscow region since 2019. More than 10 solo and many collective exhibitions in Russia and abroad. I like to "catch" movement and emotions.
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.