photostory Maidan / Ukraine

in #photography7 years ago

I have spend weeks in Ukraines Revolution of Dignity - Maidan. I came home with pictures that show, how a people can voice their civil rights. This is relevant everywhere and anytime. So I will give you a view from inside a revolution.

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Protesters singing the National Anthem on Maidan

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A poster for the release of imprisoned politician Yulia Tymoshenko

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People chant and shout and prey on a cold December evening

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A christmas tree - yolka - remodeled with revolutionary banners

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The Maidaners put up barricades that were often dismantled by police forces and immedeately rebuilt

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A young Maidan self defense acitvists manning the barricade on the lookout.

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Right after this barricade the worst atrocities were committed by special forces Berkut

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This revolution was one of artists. These fire-barells were painted right on New Years Eve

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An activist lights the largest Ukraine-flag on Maidan

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Showing the world that Maidan is Ukraine

More photos to follow!

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