I was lucky to visit this ancient Russian town with photo-school where I teach in May 2010. The history of this settlement exceeds 12 centuries. It used to be very important city, “Veliky” means “the Great”. Now Rostov Velikiy is just one of many provincial towns with population around 40k. Its economy has seen better times and life quality is not up to western standards.
Rostov Kremlin was built in 16-17th centuries and is the main tourist attraction of the town.
Saturday morning
You can see artists all around Rostov. Its beauty cannot leave indifferent.
Many people have farm gardens where they grow vegetables and fruits to make both ends meet.
What you find just a step off the tourist routs - Rostov courtyards and they look pretty depressive.
Most of the people had to move out of this building because it was literally falling apart but some decided to stay.
Lenin with mohawk and punk ‘rok’ - this Graffiti sends us back to 80th. Just like many other details that you can come across anywhere in the town.
Rostov is still very important in Russian Orthodox world. One of the youngest priests serves in one of the oldest orthodox churches of Rostov
Climbing on the top of the bell tower is totally worth cramps in the legs.
Rostov is situated right beside the lake called Nero. Navigation has not started yet.
to be continued…
I ask myself if you are lucky enough for the unusually beautiful pictures that you made, or this is professionalism.
Just kidding. I know what is it.
In this set, my favourite is that with the monk.
I enjoy the quality of your work. The images are breath-taking, even the ones you label depressing.
Your pictures are getting better and better each time! And it’s not because of the camera – it’s because of the guy behind the camera.
a very interesting experience
Very interesting and the best I have seen in presentation of the root of Rostov society. Do more if you can. My father was born in Rostov in 1896, his name was Valentin Bassoff (Basov). Just wondering by looking at the pictures where he might of been born and lived. Thanks