What a country!

I’m talking about Russia, folks, in case you were wondering. It’s a really interesting country and it’s always great to get an insider’s view of anywhere.

And you’re about to go on a journey to that interesting nation via the photographs of a man named Aleksandr Petrosyan.

Petrosyan lives in Saint Petersburg and he takes all kinds of photos of people going about their everyday lives in Russia. The results capture a fascinating culture and one that many Westerners are not exposed to at all.

So let’s take a look at Petrosyan’s work. We think you’ll enjoy it!

1. The tattooed man.

I’d like to know what this guy’s story is…

https://www.instagram.com/p/CE_COUNgx2V/

2. Scenes from the city.

He is very good with the camera, I must say.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFEO-0EAvyD/

3. Walking in the rain.

With a dramatic backdrop.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CE8Wnu-A3Ue/

4. The loooooong corridor.

I like the angle of this shot.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEyI5YQAw8S/

5. That’s pretty scary.

These kids are armed and dangerous.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CElN0gfA2Ma/

6. A lot going on in this one.

A very mysterious place…

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEOOzt8gbJm/

7. Street cats.

They look like they’ve seen it all.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_IP4dggjh/

8. A lot of police on the street.

Pretty intimidating…

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWlWc-A7CG/

9. The hammer and sickle.

Some people are still flying it there.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDLN64Og0q2/

10. What a great shot.

From above the city.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCv9056AWi9/

11. Life on the water.

Great color in this photo.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCoEZqkgGS-/

12. Before sunrise.

A beautiful city.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBAORGaAD-j/

13. The Russian flag.

Flying high.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ghsOxgku9/

14. A man and his dog.

Frolicking through town at dusk.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-OZMUSAG5L/

Now we’d like to hear from you.

Have you ever been to Russia?

If so, tell us about your experiences there. We look forward to hearing from you!