Alexei Kharin has worked on his photo project “Lost Villages” for more than 10 years. He searches for abandoned towns and churches that will be completely lost if something isn't done.
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Alexei Kharin
Until Feb. 22, the Central House of Artists in Moscow is hosting a festival of nature from across the country called “Primeval Russia.” The festival presents 20 photography projects devoted to Russia’s flora and fauna. RBTH has selected four outstanding projects from the festival to feature.
Alexei Kharin
Alexei Kharin has worked on his photo project “Lost Villages” for more than 10 years.
Alexei Kharin
He searches for abandoned towns and churches that will be completely lost if something isn't done.
Alexei Kharin
"There are lots of churches and cathedrals in my photos. It's not my fancy, its just what has remained for the most part in these villages," Kharin explains. "I wanted to show what we've lost and what we still can save."
Alexei Kharin
He believes that in any other country, tourists would be attracted to these sights, but in Russia for some reason these abandoned villages remain unnoticed.
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