Lesha Berezovskiy – We Stay

Lesha Berezovskiy resides in Kyiv. On February 24, 2022, he awakens to a world turned upside down: the commencement of a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. How does this seismic event affect the inhabitants of the Ukrainian capital? What unfolds when individuals find their destinies entwined with global politics? Through both imagery and narrative, Berezovskiy documents his reflections. Unfiltered, straightforward, and sincere, he recounts his initial sense of being overwhelmed, the solidarity among the local populace, a cautiously optimistic summer, the rhythms of everyday life amidst the fall backdrop punctuated by blaring sirens, and the harsh, wintry months under Russian assault. The photographs in the publication offer an intimate glimpse into the current state of affairs and unfolding events, captured from a deeply personal standpoint. They evoke emotions ranging from poignant to unsettling, poetic yet always grounded in reality.

English
136 pages, colour illustrations
21 x 28 cm