Alex grew up in one of the coldest regions on the planet, and documented his life and surroundings. Specifically the Sakha Republic aka Yakutia is in Russia and the largest region at that. In an average winter the temperatures range from -35C to -60C easy with warm summers to balance it out. This is the coldest and northernmost region in the world. His images are meant to connect people to his home and his life, and though it is nothing any of us are used to he says it “t doesn’t mean it has to be boring.”. They ice skate in -45C, get fog so thick it freezes and planes stop flying, and in the warmer -35C people go on walks with family. Their biggest worry come spring is river flooding which often drowns homes, but they have a National Summer Festival as their one and only national event to celebrate the Yakut New Year and the awakening of nature and new life. His images are honest and pure, showing true happiness in extreme conditions. Life is put into perspective and reminds us that even in the toughest or darkest of times there is beauty and fun to be found.
60 Wondrous Artists 