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The film was shot in the city of Krasnodar, in the village of Krasnodar, in the village of Krasnodar. The film was shot in the city of Krasnodar, in the village of Krasnodar, in the village of Krasnodar. Arkady Kolobalov, tell us something about yourself. Why did you become a photographer? And when did you start working as a photographer?

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I was born in a small Russian town. Can I talk a little longer? Of course, as you wish. I will write later.

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It will not be on the radio, it will be printed on a piece of paper. The nature of my character is that I was close to my small town. The tragic situation was that the town was on the bank of the Volga, and it was flooded in front of my eyes when the first gas pipeline was built. The whole town was moved to the top, and the old part was flooded.

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This deprived me of my homeland. I was born in this town, I am 46 years old, and this town celebrates the birthday of 35 years. I always wanted to go somewhere. I went to Moscow after the service in the army. I worked at the ZIL factory.

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My father is an artist by profession. I entered the art school in 1905. Then there was such a school, I don't know what happened to it now. But I practically did not study, because I bought a camera and started photographing.

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Being an artist did not allow me to sit in one place for a long time. I need to see something else and run further. The camera allowed me to improve my character and my profession. What stories are most interesting to you?

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I started shooting only objects. Artificial objects usually leave behind such things that you can tell about people without including them in the frame. But neither in the press nor in any magazines it was very difficult. It did not allow me to earn money.

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I had to shoot people in order to sell photos to the newspaper. I worked with Lesar at the factory. There was a newspaper, a Moscow car factory. When I started working there, they invited me to the state.

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I worked with Lesar and studied at the school. Then I stopped going to school. I was bored with the composition. I started working in the state.

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The first newspaper I worked in was a multi-page newspaper. What newspaper? The Moscow car factory. Why did you want to work with the Kessler Institute?

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Do you think our work is important? I am interested in any work related to mercy. It is close to my character. I think that people are not perfect.

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They can offend each other. These organizations contribute to the unification of people. They are important organizations. They help to reconcile.

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I do not know how to reconcile. You will find it there. I have to admit that when the editor sent me the letter, he promised to pay me a little.

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The salary of the photographer is very low. I was attracted to this part. I understand that the money is small. But it does not matter.

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It was very pleasant to be published in a foreign magazine. I liked the people from this organization. I did not communicate with foreigners. I was amazed by their kindness and hospitality.

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I began to feel that people are kind. Maybe the external circumstances make people cruel. When did we publish your photos? I do not remember.

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I do not remember either. I think it was more than a year ago. I think it was Anna Shokman who took the first part of my photos. This is how our cooperation began.

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She showed some of you. I remember that I was very happy when the first cover of my foreign magazine was published. Was it helpful? No, it was just pleasant.

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Then we began to work more closely. What is your opinion about our magazine? We publish many of your photos. Are you satisfied that your work is popular in England?

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Yes, of course. I am happy. I am happy that I saw the result of my work. I had several issues of the magazine without my participation.

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There were very few photos. They were taken by amateurs. I do not want to say that they were made by amateurs. They were made by professionals.

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Sometimes it is good. But when it is done completely, it is better to make the main part of the photos with professionals. I saw that the magazine has changed. I was very pleased that I am a Russian from a small Russian town.

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I participate in such peacekeeping activities. I saw the result of my work very closely. You helped us. How did we manage to help you?

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I do not know what helped me the most. I think that you helped me more. I do not shoot anything for you. These are my side jobs.

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I invest in your magazine. I am pleased that English readers see me. Can you tell us how Kerstin helped you to acquire the equipment for your work? What did we do to help you?

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It was an interesting moment. Like all Russian photographers, the problem is the equipment. Poor Russian photographers have to buy and get something. I asked my good friends from Kerstin to help me to acquire the equipment.

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They agreed with pleasure. I can name you specifically. I personally talked to Ksenia Denon. She is a very charming woman.

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She helped me to acquire the equipment. But the equipment in England is much more expensive than in the USA. The amount I had was not enough to buy the equipment I needed. I talked to Michael Burda and he agreed to pay me the amount I needed.

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It helped me a lot. It is very pleasant that people respond to such a request. How is your work going now? Does the equipment help you?

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I am more confident. I have more opportunities. I could not take up some topics with the equipment. Now I can do any task.

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We are talking about the exhibition in the West. Are you interested in it? It would be an important step to improve my profession. Maybe I would get a little more money.

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It is a very important moment for every photographer. He organizes an exhibition that is the result of his many years of work. It is very prestigious. I have never participated in an exhibition.

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For me it is double or triple the prestige. I would be happy to organize such an exhibition. I hope it will come true. Thank you, Arkady.

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Thank you, Ksenia. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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Thank you. Thank you. .