Works by RIA Novosti Photo Correspondent, Finalist at Sony World Photography Awards

RIA Novosti Staff Press Photographer Ilya Pitalev was honored by the international jury for his photo wire made in Pyongyang in April 2012 during the celebrations of 100th anniversary since the founder of North Korea Kim Il Sung’s birth. This photo wire includes images by Ilya Pitalev, a finalist at the Sony World Photography Awards 2013.
Photo: Celebration of 100th anniversary since the birth of Kim Il Sung, the founder of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in Pyongyang.

Celebration of Kim Il Sung's 100th birthday.

Korean People’s Army officers pack Kim Il Sung Stadium on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Kim’s birth.

A North Korean security guard before a fireworks display in Pyongyang to celebrate 100 years since the birth of North Korean founder Kim Il Sung.

Passengers at Yonggwang station.

Pyongyang residents at the unveiling ceremony for statues of the late leaders, Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, in Pyongyang.

Military parade to celebrate 100 years since the birth of Kim Il Sung.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gives a speech during a military parade to celebrate 100 years since the birth of North Korean founder Kim Il Sung.

Concert to mark Kim Il Sung’s 100th birthday.