"I remember my elder brother's school books that were full of collective farm tractors and proud pioneers in front of memorials."
Frank HerfortHerfort's works pay particular attention to post-Soviet architecture, especially buildings put up in the 1990s.
Frank HerfortHerfort published a range of photo books comprising selected works from his 4-year journey across the vastest country of the world.
Frank Herfort"When I was a child, my mother often told how she took part in German-Soviet friendship trips to Lake Baikal," recalls Frank in interview with RBTH.
Frank Herfort"Minimalism is out of favor in Russia. Everything expensive and beautiful should blaze and sparkle, be gold-plated and pretentious. Architecture is no exception."
Frank Herfort"Only Moscow stands apart. People there are always on the go, more aggressive and money-minded. But I like people from the regions and from the capital."
Frank HerfortBorn in the GDR, photographer Frank Herfort has always been captivated by Russia and its people.
Frank Herfort"Post-Soviet architecture is a total mixture of styles in whimsy colors. Too bad the crazy times are over. Russian projects today look the same as anywhere in the world - a bit boring."
Frank HerfortDuring his stay in Russia Herfort had a chance to learn Russian.
Frank Herfort"There's not much difference between the Russian regions. Russians everywhere are warm-hearted and welcoming."
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