Tag: Pavel Volkov

  • A Russian Soldier Story – The New York Times

    A Russian Soldier Story – The New York Times

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    A Russian Soldier Story As the tensions between Russian and Ukraine have continued, Pavel Volkov has explored the lives of young Russian conscripts with mixed reactions to the conflict. via Lens Blog: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/24/a-russian-solider-story/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog After the Ukrainian revolution and Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Pavel Volkov wondered how young Russian Army conscripts felt about becoming part of…

  • Underground Wrestling in Moscow – NYTimes.com

    Underground Wrestling in Moscow – NYTimes.com

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    Underground Wrestling in Moscow Far from the pageantry and money of American pro wrestling, Russian grapplers exist in the shadows, where the bad guys wear red, white and blue. via Lens Blog: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/19/underground-wrestling-in-moscow/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog “In Russia, wrestling is considered cruel — and Western,” said Pavel Volkov, a photographer. “Convincing landlords is not an easy sell.” His…