Tag: Irina Unruh
Karakol sunset
A bike ride under the sunset of Karakol. Credit: Irina Unruh (Germany) This photo is part of our series “Central Asia through the lens of …”, where we present photographers from… [...]
Rest after effort
Aziz rests after driving his family’s cattle on horseback. From the series ’Swallows in my world’. Credit: Irina Unruh (Germany) This photo is part of our series “Central Asia through the… [...]
Collecting wood
Asel collects wood which her family is storaging in front of her house. Credit: Irina Unruh (Germany) This photo is part of our series “Central Asia through the lens of …”,… [...]
Work in the fields
Near Asel’s village, villagers are busy working in the fields. Credit: Irina Unruh (Germany) This photo is part of our series “Central Asia through the lens of …”, where we present… [...]
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Cargo on standby
The sugar beet harvest time in Kyrgyzstan lasts several months. Asel’s father works as a driver during this time. At peak times, drivers have to stand in line for several… [...]
School uniform
Most of the kyrgyz elementary schools require their pupils to wear a school uniform. Credit: Irina Unruh (Germany) This photo is part of our series “Central Asia through the lens of… [...]
A village in winter
In wintertime, the various landscapes of Kyrgyzstan hide under a covering of snow. In this village close to Kochkor, the inhabitants hide in the warmness of their homes. Credit: Irina… [...]
On the road with Maksat
“On the road with Maksat” is an ongoing project by Irina Unruh. During her travels in Kyrgyzstan, she spent many hours in a car with the driver Maksat. Credit: Irina… [...]
The green room
What the sun does with the plants on the window sill, wallpaper and decoration create for this living room in southern kyrgyzstan. Credit: Irina Unruh (Germany) This photo is part of… [...]