Interview: Rare Portraits Immortalize Siberia’s Indigenous People in Danger of Extinction

Alexander Khimushin hopes to conclude his work photographing indigenous culture in Siberia in 2018 before continuing his travels to the rest of the world.

Alexander Khimushin Siberia portraits

Buryat man. © Alexander Khimushin / The World In Faces

The World In Faces by Alexander Khimushin

Taz woman. © Alexander Khimushin / The World In Faces

The World In Faces by Alexander Khimushin

Uilta girl. © Alexander Khimushin / The World In Faces

Alexander Khimushin indigenous people Siberia

Sakha young woman. © Alexander Khimushin / The World In Faces

Alexander Khimushin indigenous people Siberia

Nanai boy. © Alexander Khimushin / The World In Faces

Alexander Khimushin The World In Faces

Even man. © Alexander Khimushin / The World In Faces

Alexander Khimushin The World In Faces

Evenki woman. © Alexander Khimushin / The World In Faces

Alexander Khimushin Siberia portraits

Evenki reindeer herder. © Alexander Khimushin / The World In Faces

Alexander Khimushin portraits from Siberia

Sakha young man. © Alexander Khimushin / The World In Faces

Khimushin recently collaborated with UN Human Rights for the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Alexander Khimushin UN Human Rights

Alexander Khimushin – The World in Faces: Website | Facebook | Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Alexander Khimushin.

Related Articles:

Traveler’s Photos Capture the Beautiful Diversity of Remote Cultures Around the World

Photographer Spends 6 Months Traveling Alone to Photograph Siberia’s Indigenous People

15 Photographers Share Their Go-to Lenses for Taking the Perfect Shot

Photographer Captures People With Diverse Skin Tones to Show Beauty Comes in Every Shade

Page 2/2

Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book "Street Art Stories Roma" and most recently contributed to "Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini." You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
Become a
My Modern Met Member
As a member, you'll join us in our effort to support the arts.
Become a Member
Explore member benefits

Sponsored Content