In the center of Rostov-on-Don, banners with the letter Z were unfurled almost immediately.
In the center of Rostov-on-Don, banners with the letter Z were unfurled almost immediately.
At first, a drawing of a girl, a rifle, and the letter Z appeared on the wall. Later, the writings on it changed daily, creating a genuine dialogue. The Z was crossed out, and the word "Peace" was written, to which "No" was added. The next day, the phrase "No to war" appeared. Soon, the drawing and writings were painted over.
At first, a drawing of a girl, a rifle, and the letter Z appeared on the wall. Later, the writings on it changed daily, creating a genuine dialogue. The Z was crossed out, and the word "Peace" was written, to which "No" was added. The next day, the phrase "No to war" appeared. Soon, the drawing and writings were painted over.
On the screen near the park it says “For the President”.
On the screen near the park it says “For the President”.
Walls'22. Documentary photographer
"Cossack" is written on the screen.
"Cossack" is written on the screen.
Illuminated Z flaunts on the embankment of the Don River in Rostov.
Illuminated Z flaunts on the embankment of the Don River in Rostov.
A stall between the Federal Penitentiary Service, a public library with pro-war posters and a temple. On it are written “God stop the murderer president,” “For peace,” “Ukraine and Russia are one people,” “It’s easy to control intimidated people.”
A stall between the Federal Penitentiary Service, a public library with pro-war posters and a temple. On it are written “God stop the murderer president,” “For peace,” “Ukraine and Russia are one people,” “It’s easy to control intimidated people.”
Walls'22. Documentary photographer
Walls'22. Documentary photographer
A barely visible inscription "For peace".
A barely visible inscription "For peace".
Public library with posters using pro-war symbols.
Public library with posters using pro-war symbols.
Walls'22. Documentary photographer
Walls'22. Documentary photographer
Walls'22. Documentary photographer
The inscription “I am Russian and I am not ashamed”, framed on both sides by the letters Z.
The inscription “I am Russian and I am not ashamed”, framed on both sides by the letters Z.
Walls'22. Documentary photographer
The teenagers drew a grandmother with a flag and the inscription “Strength in Truth” near the embankment, taken from the film “Brother,” which became especially popular among propaganda.
The teenagers drew a grandmother with a flag and the inscription “Strength in Truth” near the embankment, taken from the film “Brother,” which became especially popular among propaganda.
Walls'22. Documentary photographer
Car with the inscription "T-34".
Car with the inscription "T-34".
Walls'22. Documentary photographer
Walls'22. Documentary photographer
Screen at the main university of Taganrog.
Screen at the main university of Taganrog.

In 2022, I documented people's statements on the streets of Rostov-on-Don and Taganrog. Anti-war artworks and writings were mostly painted over immediately, while others continue to exist on the city's walls. The most memorable for me was a kiosk in the center of Rostov, located between the public library with pro-war posters, the FSIN office, and a church. This kiosk became a focal point for anti-war statements, remaining in this state for a long time.