Russia
Intimate portraits of Russia’s new wave of activists
Rising up — Photographer Sergey Nazarov meets the next generation of Russian changemakers: a fearless group of teens and 20-somethings taking a stand against corruption.
Written by: Sergey Nazarov
The lawyer who fled the rat race to live in the Russian wilderness
Escape the everyday — After growing tired of life in the city, Yuri Alekseyev left Moscow for an underground woodland hut. Over the course of four visits, photographer Pavel Volkov documented the former lawyer in his self-made home.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The Tories are playing a dangerous game with Russia
From Where I Stand — After the tragic attack on Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, Jeremy Corbyn was criticised for demanding ‘a decisive and proportionate response’. But the Tories’ grandstanding risks sending us back into the Cold War.
Written by: Dawn Foster
Intimate portraits of Russia during the Cold War
’70s Siberia — In June 1977, American photographer Nathan Farb travelled to Siberia with his black and white Polaroid camera. Now, a new show at The Wende Museum is dusting off his archive.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The daredevil climber risking his life for breathtaking views
Above the clouds... — Vitaliy Raskalov overcame his fear of heights by scaling the world’s tallest buildings, ignoring any need for safety. But now that he’s reached the top of his game, the 24-year-old adventurer wonders if the real goal has been right in front of him along.
Written by: Cian Traynor
A day in the life of professional snowboarder Sparrow Knox
Huck x Vans — To mark his role in the latest First Layer film from Vans, we caught up with the UK rider to talk routines, run-ins with the police and why he thinks of the snowboarding community as one big happy family.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Seven sleepless days in Moscow’s squats
Blitzkrieg week — In ‘Moscow Kiss’, photographer Jon Cuadros presents a whirlwind snapshot of the city, compiling stories that would otherwise go untold.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The ragged glory of Russia's forgotten circus culture
Like a bear on a wire — Photographer Reiner Riedler uncovers the enduring charm of a once-renowned cultural force, opening himself up to the power of exploration along the way.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina tells the story behind the headlines
Punk, prison and prayers — The Russian activist reveals all in Riot Days – her shocking new memoir detailing prison life, protests, and the rise of Pussy Riot. Read an extract here.
Written by: Maria Alyokhina, introduction by Biju Belinky
The art behind Russia’s revolutionary uprisings
Painting politics — A new show at London’s Tate Modern uncovers the history of political Soviet art – from leaflets and banners to propaganda posters and periodicals.
Written by: Dominique Sisley