Posts Tagged "Street Photography"
Sakhalin Mother With Baby Sleigh
This 21 year-old mother (left) was pushing a child in a sleigh along the icy streets of Poronaysk on her way to the park with her friend. Many parents on Sakhalin were using such sleighs to get around town with their young children. Sakhalin has a very attractive financial package for young families with more than one child. Sakhalin residents, it seems, tend to start their families in their early 20s.
Masha: Sakhalin Translator, Photographer
Sakhalin: Masha, 31, is a native Sakhalin resident and works as a translator. In her free time, she photographs her Island. I asked her about what changes she has seen on Sakhalin, an oil and gas region, over the years. "15-20 years ago there was nothing here. One Chinese market, a few stores. There was no choice. Now you can find anything. About 6-7 years ago, good cafes, restaurants and hotels started to open." The city has become less grey, she said, something one can see from the housing refurbishment program. But, the cityscape isn’t the only thing that is changing. She has noticed behavioral changes that are also present in Moscow. ‘’If five years ago it was popular to stand on the street and smoke, many people now try to lead a healthy life.’’
Stanislav: Future Police Officer
Stanislav, a high-school student, was walking along the streets of Poronaysk early one February evening, sporting a Yankees winter hat and yellow sneakers. He said he wanted to leave Sakhalin for the Russian mainland as ''there aren't a lot of career opportunities'' in Sakhalin. Stanislav, who likes to play soccer, said he would like to become a policeman. ''They rid the world of crime,'' he said, explaining his career choice. ''I want to be on the side of the law.''
Slava & Nina: Moscow Rally Participants
Slava and Nina were holding hands as they walked amid the rally. Slava was carrying a Russian flag in his other hand, while Nina was carrying four red roses, a camera wrapped around her neck. They said the came as a group of five, including parents and a grandparent. ''My mom doesn't like such rallies, but she was so shocked by what happened that she decided to attend,'' Nina said.
Artеmy: Moscow Rally Participant
Moscow: Artemy, 23, took part in the Moscow rally that paid respects to slain activist Boris Nemtsov. He was carrying two white roses tied together with a ribbon representing the Russian flag colors. ''I walked alongside Nemtsov during the last rally for peace in Ukraine. He was an important representative of the opposition and one of its longest-serving members. He represented liberal values, which I share.''
Oleg & Anna: Rally Participants
Oleg, 30, and Anna said they traveled from St. Petersburg to take part in the Moscow rally to honor slain activist Boris Nemtsov. ''We want to say that Russia is us. We are a European country and we want Russia to take a western route. Therefore we are here.'' ''We don't want a revolution. We want reforms to be carried out even if its not done quickly. But we don't see evidence of it.''