Uglich



Uglich

Name: Kristina Brazhnikova

Age: 28

Profession: Photographer

City: Voronezh

How long have you been doing photography? What style or genre most interests you? 

My first attempts at photography were when I was 16, when I tried to shoot landscapes on a compact film camera nicknamed a мыльница. When I was a student, I studied in a photo studio, and since 2010 I have been earning money from my photography. In 2013 I began to work as a photojournalist. This is the style I most enjoy, along with documentary photography.

Can you give us a short description of your city? Where is it located? What is it famous for?

Uglich is a small, but miraculous ancient town on the Volga River. It's about a 3-4 hour drive from Moscow. There are many churches and wooden homes here. In the summer, cruise ships with tourists traveling down the Volga stop here daily. The town left its mark in Russian history in that Uglich is where Tsarevich Dmitry, the last of the Ryurikid dynasty, was murdered. The Time of Troubles followed, at the end of which the throne was transferred to the Romanovs.

What is something about your city that only locals would know?

I don't live in Uglich, I only traveled here twice for Russia's largest photo festival. But I can say that they sell some of the tastiest dairy products here. Other than that, you can travel to Uglich from several cities in Tver Oblast along a picturesque single-track rail line that runs through the forest.

Which places or sites are a must for someone to see if they visit your city?

The beautiful Volga embankment; the multitude of ancient churches; the Uglich hydroelectric station – one of the oldest in Russia. There is a beautiful view from the top of it out over the reservoir. This tiny town also has 12 museums, for instance the Museum of the History of Russian Vodka, the Museum of City Life, or the Rooster Park Museum.

Your website: kristinabrazhnikova.com

Your Instagram: @kristina.brazhnikova



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