www.ivmag.org - 2002 year

#06(24)2002

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:27:33 +0400

PORTFOLIO::
Family Portrait in the Interieur of British Diving. S. Murashkina Linda & Brian Pitkin — life and u/w photo. 8

EQUIPMENT::
METAL SUB. S. Tikhomirov. U/w light equipment. 18
1st Stage Repair. S. Melnikov. Expert advice, typical problems. 34
SAS. The Light of Rising Sun. S. Barabanov. Diving gear from Japan, after all, bright colors! 44
Perfect Ourselves Together with SUUNTO. V. Kokosha. «Vytec» new computer with new advantages. 86

TRAVEL::
Mabul. P. Ulatowski. Diving ashore Mabul island — the «Capital» of macro-photo. 22
Lake Baikal. Typical Russian Dive. S. Murashkina, A. Biziukin. Diving in 23 thousand cubical kilometer of fresh water is in «dream list» of every diver in the world — we did it! 48

RUSSIA::
Lake Baikal — The Sibirian Pearl. J.Konen. Divers from Luxembourg experienced the elemental beauty and the magical power of Lake Baikal during a breathtaking diving expedition. 36

SERVANTS OF ABYSS::
Alexey Kirsanov. K. Kolosov. Interview with A. Kirsanov, instructor-trainer NAUI, Head of technical department NAUI-Russia, Head of «Grott» dive-center. 58

INFORMATION::
Technical Diving by NAUI. A. Kirsanov. NAUI Technical department and special courses, available in Russia. 62
Praemonitus — preamunitus. The Notified is Armed. 1st stage service is necessary. 72
The Rolling Stones at the cape I-ya. A. Mardasov. Divers and dive-boat suffered from stones, falling down from the rock: story with the happy end. 82
Equipment for Adventures. S. Tikhomirov Dry-suits. 104
The Real Glance. D. Fridman. 9th World U/W Photo Championship. 128

INDUSTRY::
Secret Weapon AQUALUNG. A. Biziukin. The «Octopus Magazine» team visited the Aqualung company and reports on innovations and comparisons of the 1st stage models line. 64

SEA SECRETS::
Andrea Doria. M. Rite. This famous wreck in the top-list of world dive-sites, it is diver’s Everest. 74

CAVE-DIVNG::
Ordinskaya Cave Emotions. V. Khlopovski, A. Petrashek, K. Kolosov, D. Davidiv, E.Eremeev, E. Voidakov Cave-diving expedition. 92

RESEARCH::
The Baltic Sea. K Shopotov. One of the Swedish ships, lost at the Vyborg battle, is found by Russian divers. 112

PHOTO & VIDEO::
I Festival of U/W Photo «Octopus». A. Aristarkhov, S. Murashkina Live u/w photo contest in the Red sea. 122

HISTORY::
Nikonos. Jean de Wouters d’Oplinter, the Forgotten Inventor of the Nikonos. J. Neuschwander. Creative-life story of the Inventor. 132

#05(23)2002

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:27:05 +0400

TRAVEL::
Malta. K. Kolosov. The team of Russian u/w magazine "Octopus" found an unknown ship near Malta last year. This year expedition found out that it was French ship which belonged to "Messagelies Maritimes". During WWI the company lost in this region 3 ships of that type: "Le Karnak", "Le Sinai", "Le Polynesien". They were torpedoed by German submarines. 8
Sudan. Chronicle of more than one dive. T. Skidonenko. Essay about diving in the South of Red Sea. 64
Oman. A. Kosterov. Emotions after diving in Sultanate of Oman. 108

EQUIPMENT::
XDH — Break into high technologies. G. Newman. Newest equipment from the famous cave diver. 34
Shark shield. S. Pichugin. Electromagnetic device that frightens sharks off. 94

PORTFOLIO::
Sketch in black and white. Alexander Aristarkhov. Interview with well known Russian u/w photographer. Now he pays much attention to wrecks. 42

SEA SECRETS::
Chronology of the most famous wrecks. M. Rite. World famous wrecks "Britannic", "Lusitania", "Empress of Ireland", "Titanic", "Andrea Doria". 52
Zenobia. I. Galaida. Story about people and diving this famous Cyprus wreck. 58
T29. J.-L. Maurette. History of a German destroyer, sunk near the Brittany shore. 98
Galleons on the reefs of Maldives. M. Rite. Medieval ships that sunk near Maldives. 124

INDUSTRY::
The place where hauberk is forged. S. Tihomirov. Northern Diver — world famous factory that produces dry suits. 80
Coltri Sub. A. Biziukin. The empire of Coltry Sub, world famous producer of diving equipment. Compressors. 116

INFORMATION::
Tanks hydrotest. What’s this? S. Kurikov. The proper preparation and inspection of tanks. 84

INTERVIEW::
Adventures continue. K. Kolosov. Interview with well known Russian rock musician and singer Alexander Ivanov. Artists emotions after his first dive. 88

APNEA::
70 meters. J. Petrik. Description of 70 m free dive with constant weight. 106

SERVANTS OF ABYSS::
Diving today is... Fashionable hobby. K. Kolosov . Interview with Sergei Kurikov, Course Director of PADI-Russia. 112

MUSEUM::
"Baltic memory", Viborg. K. Shopotov. Society "Baltic memory" creates the first museum of underwater archaeology in Russia. 130

EXHIBITION::
Holiday on the Cote d’Azur. A. Biziukin, S. Murashkina. World festival of u/w images in France. 134

#04(22)2002

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:26:37 +0400

#03(21)2002

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:26:09 +0400

#02(20)2002

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:25:32 +0400

MUSEUM::
The One-Ship Museum. K. Kolosov. "Vasa" - the ship, sunk in 1628 and found 300 years after now is a unique historical museum in the center of Stokholm. 6

PORTFOLIO::
Tatiana Novikova. Tatiana, at first a swimmer, then a coach of u/w swimming, then - organizer of "Aquanavtas" - scuba school and dive-center in Lithuania, creative photogtapher, friend of marine creatures. 18

TRAVEL::
Maldives. U/W Paradise. D. Fridman. On board "Nooranee Queen". Detailed review of the whole trip: Moscow airport, the flight, Male, the Boat, and diving, diving, diving… 30
Diving Safari. G. Gusev. Diving Safari on Board "Angel of Fortune" - it is something special in the variety of well-known and familiar Red Sea Adventures. 62
The 18th Moment Of Spring. S. Murashkina, A. Biziukin. Amazing "spa-cave-diving" in Montesumano Terme, the unique thermal cave in the Northern Italy. 76

Tahiti And Her Islands. V. Darkin. Paradise islands intrigue travelers from all over the world by their rich history, "Ocean People" - native population, biodiversity of marine life, great dive cites. How to get there, where to dive, how to behave. 86

TEST::
APEKS. The Company "Three Dimensions". Leading Russian technical divers test Apeks ATX regulator. Results and opinions. 40

PORTRAIT::
It's Better To See It Once. A. Biziukin. Interview with the famous Greek u/w photographer Konstantinos Petrinos, passionate and patient artist with high professional skills and keen sense for marine life. 44

LIVE OCEAN::
Sharks. A. Ostrovski. Sharks continue to excite common people as well as scientists. Historical and up-to-date information by a Doctor of biology. 54

LETTER TO THE EDITOR::
Responsibility and Safety. V. Tobak. CMAS ** Instructor from Odessa shares his opinion on educational process, procedures and "Human" factor. 72

EXPEDITION::
Chronicle of an Unsuccessful Expedition. I. Galaida Cave exploration in Ural karst region. Adventures, difficulties and wise decisions. 96

FLORA & FAUNA::
Sea Devil. K. Amsler Mantas were often regarded as devils, and the local people were extremely scared. But these great marine birds are peaceful creatures, eager to "dance" in the sea with divers. 102

HISTORY::
The Island of Blooming Lotus. A. Rogov. Research work close to the island in the Japanese sea, named after famous Russian Navy Admiral Putyatin. 120

INDUSTRY::
Poseidon. A. Biziukin. Delegation of our magazine visits Poseidon in its historical Motherland, Sweden, and penetrates into the history of this world famous enterprise for diving equipment, its modern development and new revolutionary inventions. 108

EQUIPMENT::
Proton. V. Afonchenko. Diving with "Proton" - relic u/w vehicle - constructed in the 60-ies of the XX century by the Special Constructors Bureau for underwater technique, and the other historical equipment. 116

PHOTO & VIDEO::
Photosub in the Neptune's Gardens. A. Aristarkhov. Films. 124

INFORMATION::
Dive Show in Paris. S. Murashkina. Salon De La Plongee Sous-Marine 2002. 128
And all the Standards will Arrive.... S. Murashkina. 130

#01(19)2002

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:25:01 +0400

TECH::
Wreck Tech Safari. A. Bizioukin. Extremely exciting dive-safari, covering a number of well-known wrecks of the Red Sea. Technical diving, educational courses, useful experience, unique impression. 4

PORTFOLIO::
Val Darkin. Interview by S. Kolosova. Val Darkin is a prominent Russian cameraman with great u/w experience and keen feeling for natural beauty. 20

RUSSIA::
Motherland of Octopuses. A. Shpatak. Diving in the Far East, the North Prymorie, described by the native born. Details of history, climate and dive-cites. And: especial attention to octopuses! 30

EQUIPMENT::
Regulator Battles — 3. A. Levandovski. This publication continues the cycle of polemic articles on the very important item: what to choose. 38

Semi-dry Suit "Scotia". S. Barabanov. Test-dive in cold Atlantic waters ashore South Africa — excellent results. 60
BCD’s for Technical Diving. S. Tikhomirov. Choice for technical diving equipment requires experience and responsibility. Here — detailed review of the market, basic demands, pros and contras. 92
Death Touch. A. Voronenko. True story by an UDIP Instructor about incident with the tank. 102

LIVE OCEAN::
Kamchatka Krab. V. Levin. Detailed description of Kamchatka Crab by well-known scientist with many years experience of biological studies. 40

APNEA::
Azure Abyss. G. Risso. Famous apnea-master Gianluca Genoni and his new record. Hard work of a whole team during preparation and implementation. 48
Spare-Fishing Philosophy (continued). P. Antonov. The old problem — lack of funding — is the same for all u/w kinds of sports. Spare-fishing suffers from it most of all. 130

TRAVEL::
Papua New Guinea. T.Rock, O. Spoelstra. These world famous places are still can be object of research expedition, with pioneer diving and discovering new unique dive-cites. 52
The secret of Shaab Samadai Reef. A. Kirsanov. Divers from the diving center Grot made researches and map of the new reef-cave in the Red Sea. 100
Micronesia. Ju. Smirnova. Palau — top of the world for diving. Tourist and travel information, details, u/w beauty and diving reality. 72

INTERVIEW::
Interview with the Great White. K. Kolosov. Doctor L. Campagno from the South Africa shares his secret information on Great White sharks behavior. 62

SEA SECRETS::
NADIA. J.-L. Maurette. History of the French transport vessel Nadia, that sunk in 1970, discovered by research divers from "Expedition Scyllias". 80

PORTRAIT::
Canadian Mosses Do Dive! S. Murashkina. Story of the artist. Gilbert van Ryckevorsel — Canadian diver and passionate nature-lover, u/w photographer, now creator in "Marine Abstract Art" style. 86

CLUB::
Come On, Marlins! S. Marlinova. Exciting adventures in "Marlin Inn" — one of the best beach-hotels and dive-centers in Hurghada. 106

PHOTO & VIDEO::
U/W Video. O. Bojok. Review on cameras, housings, etc. for underwater shooting. History and up-to-date situation. 114

MUSEUM::
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. S. Murashkina. Long-cherished dream came true — and we receive the opportunity to see the great Museun aquarium "from inside", quided by its "hostess", Nadya Ounais. 122

INFORMATION::
Solo-diving — Passionate Discussion. S.Kurikov Diving alone attracts great number of divers sooner or later, and the youngest educational body, SDI, began "Solo Diving" certification. 128