Serhii Chernyshov, Irpin, Ukraine, 2022
When Serhii Chernyshov returned to Irpin after the Russian invasion, he was surprised to find his cherished pigeons still in the loft. Despite fleeing during the conflict, his doves remained, and even some new ones had joined. Chernyshov, a lifelong pigeon breeder, now tends to his old and new feathered friends, symbolising resilience in the face of adversity.
Malanka II Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, 2018
Malanka is a Ukrainian folk holiday celebrated on 13 January, which corresponds to the Julian calendar’s 31 December (Old New Year’s Eve). It highlights cultural identity and marks a fresh start in the old Julian calendar. The celebration also symbolises the enduring quest for independence amid political changes, uniting people in cultural pride and new beginnings.
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