Between 2012 and 2014, the Israeli photographer Tomer Ifrah made several trips to Russia to document Moscow’s metro stations.
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Tomer Ifrah
First of all, he was impressed by the architecture, the light, the post-Soviet symbols here and there, and, of course, the people and what they look like — basically, the whole visual aspect of the Moscow Metro.
Tomer Ifrah
Tomer Ifrah fell in love with the Moscow Metro and spent about three months traveling under the cold Russian ground.
Tomer Ifrah
“I was looking for a photo project that could represent the city in its greater diversity. People who cross paths in the Metro come from every social class," he said.
Tomer Ifrah
"It’s the only place in the city you can see this kind of diversity. During rush hour you can go through thousands of people in a few minutes."
Tomer Ifrah
"I was amazed by the beauty of the stations, along with people’s style of dress. It reminded me of old classic images, but they were also young people who had just returned from shopping for expensive brands."
Tomer Ifrah
Tomer describes the people he met underground as introverted, quiet and thoughtful. Sometimes the only sounds he heard inside the stations were people’s footsteps and the coming and going of trains.
Tomer Ifrah
“Hopefully the pictures will be a small window to a different reality, and will give people another perspective of daily life in Moscow,” he said.
Tomer Ifrah
Tomer captures the marvelous interior designs of the Moscow metro, the light, the perspectives, the old folks, the young folks. Everything and everybody from an old Red Army vet to a pretty Russian girl in a big fur coat.
Tomer Ifrah
Born in Israel in 1981, Tomer ifrah began photographing documentary stories in 2007, after his first trip to Ethiopia. Since then he become committed to documentary photography, taking on long term projects while addressing social issues and daily life stories.
Tomer Ifrah
He has won several awards for his documentary work in Israel – representing a variety of issues. Along with working in Israel, Tomer frequently travels around the world for assignments and independent documentary projects.
