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.
Wild Horses, Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine, 2023
The nuclear catastrophe of Chernobyl in 1986 had massive repercussions on the Soviet Union. The disaster stands as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from the intersection of human error, flawed technology and inadequate safety measures. The disaster was a factor that expedited the downfall of the Soviet Union by exposing the weaknesses of the regime publicly.
If you have a fediverse account, you can quote this note from your own instance. Search https://mastodon.social/users/appassionato/statuses/116080293226079685 on your instance and quote it. (Note that quoting is not supported in Mastodon.)
