40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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In summer 1995, British photographer Martin Parr visited Yalta, which he himself called the "Russian Riviera". In this series you will see all the diversity that could offer tourists Yalta almost thirty years ago — the Crimean beaches, noise promenade, girls Topless, giving Brezhnev, the local thugs, pensions and sedate family vacation.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

Martin Parr — a mixed British photojournalist, whose view of the world and has certain irony, and art style — the provocative. In his photo essays, there are no wars, no natural disasters, no glamour, no beauties of nature, and other dramatic subjects predictable emotional response from the viewer.

The research subject of Martin Parr is the daily life of the middle class, or, if you will, of the inhabitants, in its various manifestations. Since 1994, Martin Parr is a member of the prestigious photo Agency — Magnum Photos, founded by Cartier-Bresson.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

1. In the company of Lenin in the former military sanatorium.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

2. Meeting gays in Gurzuf.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

3. Russian arms dealer Alexei Pakhomov court of the Yalta sanatorium.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

4. Boy is photographed on the seafront of Yalta.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

5. On the beach.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

6. Sun.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

7. The restaurant at the Yalta embankment.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

8. Who's there?

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

9. Dancer in a nightclub at the hotel "Yalta".

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

10. Unknown.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

11. On the beach.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

15. Tea party.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

16. In the Yalta dolphinariums.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

17. In the conference hall of the hotel Yalta.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

18. The mafia and his bodyguard (in the background).

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

20. At a wine tasting.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

23. Martin Parr photographed inside the us dollar.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

25. In the country Brezhnev (pension "Wisteria").

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

27. Brezhnev in the country.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

28. Vacationers.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

30. Beach shower.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

31. Brezhnev in the country.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

32. Ibid.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

33. The local thugs.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

34. A Mafioso with his family.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

35. Krishnas at the Yalta street.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

36. In dolphinariums.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

38. Hotel room.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

39. Dancing in the night club.

40 nostalgic frames: Yalta 90‑ies in the lens of British photographer

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Keywords: Russian Federation | History | Beach | Crimea | Ukraine | Yalta | 90 | 18+ | Martin Parr

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