I was born in St Petersburg, then, at 11, moved to Siberia where I have lived for 12 more years, graduated from a local university before returning to my hometown in 1998. I took various jobs there before finally turning to photography. From last August I am based in Moscow, a mad metropolis full of contrasts, energy and drama at every corner. In terms of urban design and architecture, many consider it a failed city, and you really have to know it from the inside to be able to appreciate its vibrance and dynamics. In this nostalgic picture (by Savva Bogatyrev), I am on a tram back in St Pete with my wife Veronika.

Arina Shabanova is a russian artist currently based in Moscow.  Her interest ranges from illustration to moving image.

I am Olya, currently based in Moscow. Traveling is a fuel to my inspiration.

I work on projects describing and analyzing the social landscape of contemporary Russia.

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