Фотосессия Пхукет. Phuket photographer.
Chronicles
21 Apr 2026
Heeding The President was published by The Guardian as part
of their feature on the LensCulture Portrait Awards 2026.
The work was selected as the Jury’s Pick in the competition. Such moments extend the life of a photograph beyond its original
context, allowing it to circulate, be seen, and reinterpreted in different environments. Grateful to the editors for the attention and for including the work in this publication.
5 Feb 2026
During the 10th anniversary edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival in the UAE — a platform dedicated to visual storytelling — the title of Most Creative Photographer of the festival was awarded.
The recognition was presented at the closing gala ceremony by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, whose patronage has played a defining role in the development and international presence of the festival.
Such moments mark a distinct shift in the trajectory of a body of work. What is shaped within a controlled and often isolated process begins to enter a broader cultural field — intersecting with institutions, audiences, and structures of recognition that extend beyond the immediate artistic environment.
Recognition at this level operates on multiple layers: as a professional acknowledgment within the photographic community, as a public validation through institutional visibility, and as a gesture of attention from figures whose influence defines cultural direction on a wider scale.
The work itself remains unchanged, yet its position evolves — moving into a space where its resonance is no longer confined to its origin, but continues to unfold across new contexts.
As part of the annual visual storytelling festival Xposure 2026 in the United Arab Emirates, the series Russia At Dusk was presented in a stage talk format, combining a clear account of the project’s development with broader context and direct observation. The presentation outlined how the series originated, how it was produced over several years, and how each shoot was constructed, while also focusing on the people portrayed — their lives, circumstances, and personal stories that shaped the images.
The talk was supported by on-screen materials from the shoots, including behind-the-scenes moments and references that revealed the process and sources of inspiration behind the work. This format allowed the audience not only to understand the project’s background, but to see how it was built in practice. The series drew particularly close attention at the festival, as many visitors and participants encountered it in this form for the first time.
30 Jan 2026
The exhibition Russia at Dusk opened today as part of the Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah, UAE. The exhibition features several dozen works from the series, selected by curators, telling about the lives of people in the Russian hinterland — in small provincial towns and villages
28 Jan 2026
25 Dec 2025
Arts to Hearts announced the Photographer of the Year today. The title was awarded for the image The Window to Lost Dreams. This marks a significant milestone, reflecting a high level of professional recognition and positioning the work within a broader contemporary context.
2 Oct 2025
The image The Gateway #2, Saving Grace was awarded a Silver Medal at the WPE Awards.
Grateful for the recognition and for the high evaluation of the work.
15 July 2025
An interview was published by the French gallery Art Majeur, focusing on the work and its development.
The conversation includes a reflection on ongoing projects, including the series Russia at Dusk, offering insight into the process, themes, and visual language behind the images.
Such publications create a space where the work is articulated beyond the image itself — extending into dialogue and interpretation, and shaping how it is perceived within a broader context.
The full interview can be read HERE.
18 June 2025
The Window to Lost Dreams was selected as a finalist at the Sarajevo Photography Festival.
The work will be exhibited as part of the festival, marking recognition within a respected international context and the attention of the curators and jury.
10 June 2025
A major exhibition will take place at the 333 Art Gallery at Warehouse in the Riverside area of Bangkok, presenting a collection of my works. The exhibition will run for a full month and is expected to attract a wide audience of art enthusiasts, including residents of Thailand’s capital and visitors to the city. Such a presentation marks a significant moment, reflecting a high level of professional recognition and positioning the work within a strong contemporary context.
14 May 2025
Several works from the series Russia at Dusk will be presented today at the LoosenArt exhibition in Rome. Among them, The Window to Lost Dreams and Heeding The President will be exhibited to audiences in Italy and visitors to the capital. This presentation places the work within a new cultural context, where it is encountered by a broader audience and continues to extend beyond its original environment.
