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THE MOST HONORED MASTER IN THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART with interactive links 2 THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY SERGEY MELNIKOFF Photo Credit: The Office of His Holiness The Dalai Lama ART OF SERGEY MELNIKOFF PROMOTED BY HIS HOLINESS THE XIV DALAI LAMA Leader of the Buddhist world, Dr. Sergey Melnikoff, a.k.a. MFF, His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama is a National Hero of the Chechen believes, that MFF makes Republic of Ichkeria, and an American photographic artist with Ukrainian the most beautiful mountain Cossack roots, is the most honored photos in the History of Art. photographic artist in the World. 3 SERGEY MELNIKOFF IS THE ONLY PHOTOGRAPHER WHOSE PRESENTS WERE RECEIVED BY His Holiness The XIV Dalai Lama Patriarch of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church His Holiness Filaret US President George W. Bush His Holiness Pope Francis I His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Photo Credit: The Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan to Ukraine Sergey Melnikoff welcomes the guests of honor at his personal exhibition presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan to Ukraine. The exhibition was organized in honor of the Constitution Day of Tajik Republic. Kyev, 2019 Left to right: Supreme Mufti of Ukraine Sheikh Ahmed Tamim; Bishop Andrey; Ambassador of Tajikistan to Ukraine Fayzullo Holboboev; Hero of Ukraine, Patriarch Filaret; and Gennadii Korolov, CEO of The Soul of Ukraine Foundation. King of Nepal Birendra Shah Dev Queen Elizabeth II His Holiness and Beatitude Catholicos and Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah 4 The highest title “Hero of the Nation” of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Sergey Melnikoff was awarded for “The Chronicles of Hell,” a global requiem photo exhibition against the Russian occupation of the Caucasus; and the State Flag of the Republic of Ichkeria setting atop Mount Everest. RONALD REAGAN SAVED THE LIVES OF A SOVIET FAMILY – Dr. Sergey Melnikoff, a.k.a. MFF, an American photographic artist with Ukrainian Cossack roots; a former GULAG death-row political prisoner, who escaped from the Soviet Union with his wife and one-year-old daughter, and who was granted asylum in the USA through the personal verdict of President Ronald Reagan. By The Pittsburgh Press Newspaper Photo Credit: IPV News USA Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Akhmed Zakayev (left) awards Sergey Melnikoff the highest title of the Republic of Ichkeria – Hero of the Nation. Copenhagen, 2012 At night on Mount Everest. Sergey Melnikoff with his Fuji GX 617 Panorama, a roll film camera. 1998 5 For his exceptional art works, Sergey Melnikoff was granted the Orders of St. Volodimir Equal-to-the-Apostles III and II degrees by the Patriarch of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, His Holiness Filaret. SPIRITUAL PICTURES FOR YOUR WELL-BEING! – The spirituality in MFF’s photographs transcends his Fuji equipment and its ability to capture natural light and what it can reveal. There is an ineffable element in MFF’s artwork, a quality of secrecy and mystery which can also be revealed in one's heart, so that, when viewing his creative canvases, we can find the spiritual in ourselves as well. Filaret UNIAN | PHOTOBANK FILARET AND SERGEY MELNIKOFF https://photo.unian.net/photo/549905-filaret-i-sergiy-melnikoff Photo Credit: Press Service of the Patriarch of Ukraine Hero of Ukraine, His Holiness Patriarch Filaret granted Sergey Melnikoff one of the highest awards of the Orthodox Ukrainian Church – the Order of St. Volodimir Equal-to-the-Apostles II degree. Residence of the Patriarch, Kyiv. 2019 The Order of St. Volodimir Equal-to-the-Apostles III degree for the greatest photograph in Europe. InterContinental Kyiv Hotel, 2014 6 Sergey Melnikoff is a Cavalier of the Medal for the Silver Jubilee of King Birendra, 1997. He was awarded for the promotion of the tourist potential of the Kingdom of Nepal. – Sergey Melnikoff’s exhibitions were shown in the UN headquarters, the World Bank, Cornegie Hall in Washington D.C., and at the main national museums around the world. Tatiana Alexandrova Art Director ofThe Soul of Ukraine International Foundation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxJeJmSmezQ Photo Credit: UNIAN “Ukraine is not Russia!” The second President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma shares memories with Maitre Sergey Melnikoff. Mufti Akhmed Tamim, the head of the Spiritual administration of Muslims of Ukraine, at the exhibition of Sergey Melnikoff presented by the Embassy of Tajikistan. Kyiv, 2019. 7 Sergey Melnikoff is a Chevalier of the Special Insignia of the Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Georgia, was granted by His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos and Patriarch of All Georgia. THE FLOATING ‘HALLELUJAH MOUNTAINS’ ON THE MOVIE ‘AVATAR’ HAS BEEN INSPIRED BY MFF FROM A REAL PLACE ON EARTH – It is with great pleasure that I present the visitors a collection of high-resolution photos from all over the world. Let the breathtaking views of nature decorate your living space. MFF Photo Credit: Press Service of the Patriarch of Georgia His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos and Patriarch of All Georgia accepts a gift from Sergey Melnikoff. To the left of the artist stands Alla Dudayev, widow of the first president of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Dzhokhar Dudayev. Patriarchal Residence, Tbilisi. 2008 Pope Benedict XVI and Sergey Melnikoff at the photographer’s show “The World In Seven Days.” Munich, Germany. 2010 8 A commendation of His Holiness. the XIV Dalai Lama for “The Heart Of Tibet,” a photograph of the 10000 pilgrims at the foot of Mount Kailash; as a symbolic gift for the 75th Anniversary of the Buddhist Leader. IN SPIRIT: METAPHYSICAL PHOTOGRAPHY – Through the lens of his camera, this world traveler captures those singular moments that can offer the essence of our planet’s beauty. It is as if nature herself has favored this master of the photographic art, as she affords him extraordinary opportunities to create breathtaking photographs of power and conviction. The XIV Dalai Lama Photo Credit: Hindustan Times Photo presentation ceremony at the Dalai Lama’s residence. Dharamsala, India. 2010 The master of photographic art with his daughter Anastassia meets the Dalai Lama. 9 Gratitude of US President George W. Bush for the “September 11” commemorative photograph, and the eponymous movie, presented to the Head of the White House by the first President of the Kyrgyz Republic Dr. Askar Akayev. A MAN WITH A DREAM – Dear Sergey Melnikoff, It’s my pleasure to write you personally as a person whose talent has been reflected in culture of our civilization ... I have the honor to thank you for a lovely deep symbolic gift. George W. Bush SEPTEMBER 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyCALeAr1H4 An advertising collage picture by IPV News USA On September 4, 2002, an international expedition led by Sergey Melnikoff climbed an unnamed peak in the Tian Shan Mountains in Kyrgyzstan and named it “September 11” in memory of those who lost their lives in the 9/11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the US. The peak is 13,124 ft (4,000 m) high and has a twin summit, resembling the New York World Trade Center Twin Towers that collapsed as the result of the attacks. At a White House ceremony on September 22, 2002, the first President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dr. Askar Akayev, presented a breathtaking photograph of the newly named peak “September 11” to US President George W. Bush. Sergey Melnikoff’s expedition team – Photo & Video News, Inc. Since 1991 10 The Holy See Gratitude. The photo “Winter On Fire” to Pope Francis I was presented by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk on behalf of the Ukrainian people, as a historical gift. PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE ART OF OUR TIME – A significant photograph for the history of Ukraine! This piece of art conveys perfectly the power of the spirit and mood of the people that put justice above his life. Francis I UNIAN | PHOTOBANK BORIS PATON AND SERGEY MELNIKOFF https://photo.unian.net/photo/565388-boris-paton-and-sergey-melnikoff Photo Credit: UNIAN Dr. Boris Paton, President of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Soul of Ukraine Charitable International Foundation, and Dr. Sergey Melnikoff, a founder of a charity, discussing the concept of “The People Of The Maidan” exhibition. The E.O.Paton Electric Welding Institute, Kyiv. 2014 The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, presents Pope Francis I with the photograph “Winter On Fire” by Sergey Melnikoff. Vatican, 2014 11 Commendation from the International Olympic Committee for the award of the Pierre de Coubertin mountain peak in the Pamirs, the visionary founder of the modern Olympics Games. NEW NAMES GO ON A GEOGRAPHIC MAP IN THE XXI CENTURY – Photographs occupy a peculiar place in the human world, half way between the things we find and the things we make. They are ours and yet not ours, precious flakes of reality that have worked themselves loose which we gather up and store away. Juan Antonio Samaranch IOC President Photo Credit: IPV News USA Sunset at Fortambek glacier. The Pamirs, 1996. This photo was taken during an expedition by an international team from Greece, Tajikistan, USA, Ukraine, and Russia. Climbers reached a peak at a height of 5,475 m., which they named “Pierre de Coubertin” An underground lake with painted stalactites for filming a Kodak commercial. South China, 2005 12 Sergey Melnikoff is the author of the world’s largest open-air exhibition “The People Of The Maidan,” which tells about the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity. A great show admired the people of Ukraine, Latvia, Luxembourg, Chile, and the United States of America. THE SECRETS TO ATTRACTING PEOPLE’S ATTENTION – Photographers use their cameras as tools of exploration, passports to inner sanctums, instruments for change.