Kirill by me Paris. September 23 #madewithkodak #kodakultramax400
The main word of this year for me became the word “contradiction.”” No matter how far you are, you cannot help but read about what is happening in the country that you consider your homeland, and to which you cannot return – staged repression, monstrous prison sentences for political opponents of the regime, war against neighboring countries, war of all against all within, deaths, depression, despair, apathy, lies, lies, lies. At the same time, there is a fake joy, demonstrative carelessness, and further normalization of everything that you consider abnormal, unjust, vile, and horrible. You can not help but be horrified by the new war that has engulfed the world, a war that was undoubtedly ignited by the country where you have lived most of your life. Your heart is torn apart by news of bloody terrorist attacks, endless slaughter, open hatred, and looming climate catastrophe. Meanwhile, life goes on, you start living in a new country, learning languages, discovering a lot of new, useful, and interesting things, and the world is illuminated with bright lights and launches festive fireworks into the sky. You have so much work, beloved work, as you have never had before, you communicate and work with the most beautiful and talented people in the world, you travel around the planet, you see so much beauty that you have never seen before. You have beloved friends, you have a beloved person, your father is still alive, even though you can not hug him personally… You smile less often and feel bitterness and worry more frequently. But you can not call yourself protected, self-confident, or calm. You can not call yourself settled in this life. You can not call yourself happy. Maybe just free, at least – free… Photos by @@bulatarslanov 2023 PARIS
The main word of this year for me became the word “contradiction.”” No matter how far you are, you cannot help but read about what is happening in the country that you consider your homeland, and to which you cannot return – staged repression, monstrous prison sentences for political opponents of the regime, war against neighboring countries, war of all against all within, deaths, depression, despair, apathy, lies, lies, lies. At the same time, there is a fake joy, demonstrative carelessness, and further normalization of everything that you consider abnormal, unjust, vile, and horrible. You can not help but be horrified by the new war that has engulfed the world, a war that was undoubtedly ignited by the country where you have lived most of your life. Your heart is torn apart by news of bloody terrorist attacks, endless slaughter, open hatred, and looming climate catastrophe. Meanwhile, life goes on, you start living in a new country, learning languages, discovering a lot of new, useful, and interesting things, and the world is illuminated with bright lights and launches festive fireworks into the sky. You have so much work, beloved work, as you have never had before, you communicate and work with the most beautiful and talented people in the world, you travel around the planet, you see so much beauty that you have never seen before. You have beloved friends, you have a beloved person, your father is still alive, even though you can not hug him personally… You smile less often and feel bitterness and worry more frequently. But you can not call yourself protected, self-confident, or calm. You can not call yourself settled in this life. You can not call yourself happy. Maybe just free, at least – free… Photos by @@bulatarslanov 2023 PARIS
I know the world is imperfect. But sometimes it is still beautiful. I know that a person commits fatal stupidities. But sometimes, he/she performs miracles and feats. I know that art, unfortunately, cannot change this world. But every time we still hope for it and live in this hope. I know last year was a hell of a year, and we all felt like we couldn’t get through it. But life goes on no matter what. I know that the coming year may not be easy either. But then our common strategy is to be together and help each other. Your KIRILL&FRIENDS 13.01.2024 BERLIN
I know the world is imperfect. But sometimes it is still beautiful. I know that a person commits fatal stupidities. But sometimes, he/she performs miracles and feats. I know that art, unfortunately, cannot change this world. But every time we still hope for it and live in this hope. I know last year was a hell of a year, and we all felt like we couldn’t get through it. But life goes on no matter what. I know that the coming year may not be easy either. But then our common strategy is to be together and help each other. Your KIRILL&FRIENDS 13.01.2024 BERLIN
I know the world is imperfect. But sometimes it is still beautiful. I know that a person commits fatal stupidities. But sometimes, he/she performs miracles and feats. I know that art, unfortunately, cannot change this world. But every time we still hope for it and live in this hope. I know last year was a hell of a year, and we all felt like we couldn’t get through it. But life goes on no matter what. I know that the coming year may not be easy either. But then our common strategy is to be together and help each other. Your KIRILL&FRIENDS 13.01.2024 BERLIN
I know the world is imperfect. But sometimes it is still beautiful. I know that a person commits fatal stupidities. But sometimes, he/she performs miracles and feats. I know that art, unfortunately, cannot change this world. But every time we still hope for it and live in this hope. I know last year was a hell of a year, and we all felt like we couldn’t get through it. But life goes on no matter what. I know that the coming year may not be easy either. But then our common strategy is to be together and help each other. Your KIRILL&FRIENDS 13.01.2024 BERLIN
I know the world is imperfect. But sometimes it is still beautiful. I know that a person commits fatal stupidities. But sometimes, he/she performs miracles and feats. I know that art, unfortunately, cannot change this world. But every time we still hope for it and live in this hope. I know last year was a hell of a year, and we all felt like we couldn’t get through it. But life goes on no matter what. I know that the coming year may not be easy either. But then our common strategy is to be together and help each other. Your KIRILL&FRIENDS 13.01.2024 BERLIN
I know the world is imperfect. But sometimes it is still beautiful. I know that a person commits fatal stupidities. But sometimes, he/she performs miracles and feats. I know that art, unfortunately, cannot change this world. But every time we still hope for it and live in this hope. I know last year was a hell of a year, and we all felt like we couldn’t get through it. But life goes on no matter what. I know that the coming year may not be easy either. But then our common strategy is to be together and help each other. Your KIRILL&FRIENDS 13.01.2024 BERLIN
I know the world is imperfect. But sometimes it is still beautiful. I know that a person commits fatal stupidities. But sometimes, he/she performs miracles and feats. I know that art, unfortunately, cannot change this world. But every time we still hope for it and live in this hope. I know last year was a hell of a year, and we all felt like we couldn’t get through it. But life goes on no matter what. I know that the coming year may not be easy either. But then our common strategy is to be together and help each other. Your KIRILL&FRIENDS 13.01.2024 BERLIN
I know the world is imperfect. But sometimes it is still beautiful. I know that a person commits fatal stupidities. But sometimes, he/she performs miracles and feats. I know that art, unfortunately, cannot change this world. But every time we still hope for it and live in this hope. I know last year was a hell of a year, and we all felt like we couldn’t get through it. But life goes on no matter what. I know that the coming year may not be easy either. But then our common strategy is to be together and help each other. Your KIRILL&FRIENDS 13.01.2024 BERLIN
I know the world is imperfect. But sometimes it is still beautiful. I know that a person commits fatal stupidities. But sometimes, he/she performs miracles and feats. I know that art, unfortunately, cannot change this world. But every time we still hope for it and live in this hope. I know last year was a hell of a year, and we all felt like we couldn’t get through it. But life goes on no matter what. I know that the coming year may not be easy either. But then our common strategy is to be together and help each other. Your KIRILL&FRIENDS 13.01.2024 BERLIN
I know the world is imperfect. But sometimes it is still beautiful. I know that a person commits fatal stupidities. But sometimes, he/she performs miracles and feats. I know that art, unfortunately, cannot change this world. But every time we still hope for it and live in this hope. I know last year was a hell of a year, and we all felt like we couldn’t get through it. But life goes on no matter what. I know that the coming year may not be easy either. But then our common strategy is to be together and help each other. Your KIRILL&FRIENDS 13.01.2024 BERLIN
