Petr Aksenov is a man reviving the traditions of the primordially Russian jewelry craft. The creator of the Axenoff Jewelery brand, which has no analogues in the vastness of the Russian Federation. The jeweler positions himself as a deeply religious person. He studies the history and traditions of Tsarist Russia. Outwardly, the man is often compared to the famous Hollywood actor – Tom Hardy.
Pyotr Aksenov was born on October 16, 1976 in Moscow. The young man was brought up in an intelligent and religious family. Mother devoted her life to painting icons and their restoration. His father was engaged in the art of photography. Aksenov’s parents were deeply religious people. They did not recognize Soviet power and the foundations of the state.
Biography of Petr Aksenov
Only church holidays were celebrated in the family, all fasts were observed. Peter was brought up in an Orthodox manner. There was no TV in the house, and the boy was regularly taken to theaters and museums. Ns it is surprising that already in childhood the young man was radically different from his peers.
During his school years, he began to create furniture with his own hands. Most of all, the young man was carried away by the style of Tsarist Russia. Most of the creations were created in this spirit. In parallel, the guy studied the history and culture of those times.
Seeing the creative inclinations of the heir, the parents sent him to a music and art school. The family spent weekends at church services. After graduating from school, Aksenov entered the Moscow Academic Art School. There he received a diploma as a decorator. After that. made an attempt to enter the Moscow State University, the Faculty of Journalism.
However, he did not manage to pass the entrance commission. After the failure, the young man entered the St. Tikhon Institute. He studied well, but he never followed dogmas. Peter wanted to base his diploma on the teachings of the Opus Dei organization. which was known for sectarian practices. Because of this, a scandal erupted. The guy had to admit to the Moscow Orthodox Institute of St. John the Theologian.
Having received a second higher education, for some time Aksenov worked as a teacher. Wee changed after a business proposal from a large organization. Then, the young man decided to try his hand at the creative field. Peter worked as a restaurateur, designer, photographer. Soon, he began to collaborate with the fashion magazine Vogue.
Jeweler’s career
Despite a successful career in the fashion world, the theologian decided to change his occupation. At the age of 35, Petr Aksenov decided to become a jeweler. Creation of things, according to the man, is constrained by fashion trends. Often during his work, when choosing the scenery, he felt a shortage of jewelry created in the original Russian style. So the idea of creating our own brand was born.
The entrepreneur organized the Axenoff Jewelery company. On the 1 la official site of the jewelry house, you can view and order various jewelry and accessories. The brand is known not only in Russia, but also far beyond its borders.
Aksenov revived the art of jewelry in all the traditions of Tsarist Russia.
Axenoff Jewelery jewelry is made from the highest quality materials. They are encrusted with expensive stones – topaz, diamonds, onyx. Peter took part in the creation of the film project “Matilda”, the film was directed by Alexei Uchitel.
Later, the jeweler participated in the filming of the BBC adaptation of War and Peace. Aksenov was responsible for creating the surroundings of the era described by Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy.
Peter works closely with the world famous Faberge Museum. In 2020, he became the organizer of the White Fairy Tale ball. At the event, the jeweler presented his new collection.
Personal life
Petr Aksenov is a wealthy and attractive man. At social events, he is always surrounded by ladies. At the same time, the jeweler keeps the details of his personal life away from the press. He clearly separates work and personal life. In an interview, the man said that his wife should be a muse and a keeper of the hearth.
For some time, the novel of Aksenov and Irina Volodchenko was discussed on the Web. However, all this remains only at the level of rumors. On your Instagram page. Peter regularly uploads personal photos. It is impossible to overlook his resemblance to [Ollywood actor Tom Hardy.
Petr Aksenov now
Now the jeweler continues to actively develop the Axenoff Jewelery brand. At the end of 2020, the designer presented a collection of New Year’s toys. The man was inspired to create it by fairy tales about the Nutcracker.
