1st Studio is a small, Moscow‑based development collective founded in 2016 by a group of university graduates with backgrounds in graphic design, programming, and folklore studies. Their mission statement—“to digitize the forgotten tales of the Russian hinterland” — reflects a deliberate choice to mine the rich reservoir of regional myths, urban legends, and everyday folklore for interactive storytelling.
Masha and Veronika Babko are two popular models who have worked with 1st Studio on various projects. Their content has gained a significant following worldwide, and their collaboration with 1st Studio has contributed to the studio's growing popularity. 1st Studio is a small, Moscow‑based development collective