Task
Create a Russian-language information resource dedicated to At The Drive-In, De Facto and The Mars Volta.
Challenge
This was my first independent web project of this scale. When I started, I had no knowledge of HTML/CSS or experience developing websites of this kind, so I learned the necessary technologies and tools directly through working on the project. Strong personal motivation kept the website evolving as I continued to explore and implement new ideas.
Solution
The website has been online since 16 April 2004 and has evolved continuously alongside my skills and web technologies. The earliest versions were created using Corel PHOTO-PAINT, followed by frame-based layouts and eventually a complete redevelopment using HTML, CSS and PHP. Its structure, navigation and visual design evolved along the way.
Result
TheMarsVolta.ru became the first Russian-language website dedicated to At The Drive-In, De Facto and The Mars Volta and gained wide recognition among Russian-speaking fans of the bands. The project has been running for more than 20 years. In 2026, changes to Russian legislation put its continued existence at risk.
