Russian photographers traveled to explore the most remote corners of the country in search of new places. The landscapes they find are charged with vital energy, inspire creativity and stimulate new beginnings. Their work as displayed at the exhibition "Russia — place of strength", which took place at the festival "My Planet. People's Planet."
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© Photo : Alexandr Zheleznyak
Baikal is the deepest lake in the world and the largest natural fresh water reservoir. But only wstanding on the shores of the lake can Baikal’s greatness be felt.
Above: Baikal lives
Above: Baikal lives
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© Photo : Anton Sorokin
Mzymta is the largest river in Western Caucasus and empties into the Black Sea. Descending through the canyon, the force of the mountain river washes over. This photo frame was take in Autumn.
Above: Kingdom of blue
Above: Kingdom of blue
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© Photo : Petr Kosikh
Valaam Island is stunningly beautiful example of northern nature. Extraordinary landscapes with magnificent monasteries and chapels can be seen and in the picturesque bay of the Red Monastery the photographer was able to capture the amazing beauty of the sunset.
Above: Valaam sunset
Above: Valaam sunset
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© Photo : Alexandr Zheleznyak
Just outside the town of Dargavas, there is an Alanian necropolis known as “City of the Dead.” It comprises 99 tombs and crypts.
Above: “City of the Dead”
Above: “City of the Dead”
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© Photo : Alexandr Zheleznyak
In December, the nature of Sevastopol is particularly surprising. Landscapes take different colors and moods and the air is filled with placidity.
Above: The distance of a mile
Above: The distance of a mile
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© Photo : Vasily Ivashentcev
Lena Pillars are a 40-kilometer-long series of cliffs, stretching along the right bank of the Lena River. Once upon a time, many centuries an ocean washed against them and now no scuba gear is required to walk along this ancient shore.
Above: The ocean floor under your feet
Above: The ocean floor under your feet
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© Photo : Anastasia Dyachkova
An actor preforms in a specially constructed labyrinth symbolizing one of the elements of nature – air.
Above: Labyrinth of Element “Air”
Above: Labyrinth of Element “Air”
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© Photo : Alexandr Zheleznyak
Avacha Bay could host the world’s merchant fleet all at once.
Above: Kamchatka’s main bay
Above: Kamchatka’s main bay
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© Photo : Oleg Terekhov
The legendary Chuiskii Trakt is Altai’s main road, which leads through the whole republic until the Mongolian border.
Above: Pisanitsa Kalbak-Tash
Above: Pisanitsa Kalbak-Tash
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© Photo : Ivan Dementievskiy
Historically, the White Sea was always under Russian sovereignty and was the key center of international maritime trade. Since Soviet times, the White Sea has been an important naval and submarine base.
Above: The White Sea
Above: The White Sea
