“Behind the Bookshelves” by Photographer Ksenia Inverse

Moscow, Russia-based photographer Ksenia Inverse paperwork Russian village libraries in her most up-to-date sequence, “Behind the Bookshelves.” An important a part of the social construction and communal life-style of any Russian village, the general public libraries present extra than simply books for his or her communities. “Every library is a centre for training, cultural occasions and leisure,” Inverse explains. “The areas are used for distributing information, celebrating anniversaries, and social gatherings. Lots of the libraries are managed by only one worker every, most of them being girls. They’re those in command of adorning the areas, which is why every library possesses a singular inside.” Along with her colourful images, Inverse captures the distinct, quirky spirit of every of those areas, highlighting the ladies behind their success. 

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