Deep Russian People

My project is a tribute of respect and gratitude to all the people who surrounded me in my childhood. Now I live in a metropolis, but I am constantly drawn back to my homeland - the village. The villagers have had a colossal influence on me and my creativity. Their support and optimism inspire me. Throughout their lives, they engage in heavy physical labor without normal conditions. The harsh climate, poverty, and difficulties have not broken them. They continue to enjoy life and admire the beauty of nature. They carry the history of the region within them. And when they are gone, all of this will be lost. Villages are dying. I am pained by the loss. I want to preserve at least their smiles and their eyes. All the photos presented are not staged. They are snippets of people's everyday lives.