My Grandfather’s Flat
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My grandfather had a really interesting personality and I can say he was a real collector of things. His apartment was like a museum filled with many interesting objects from USSR time: little sculptures, christmas trees, plastic flowers, books and old furniture. I found a religious book that was so old it was written in Old Russian. My grandfather also liked parrots. He had 15 parrots living in a huge cage. Recently the flat has been renovated but I am so happy that I managed to get a few shots of this atmosphere.
Photography: Masha Mel and Ulian Goldman
Words: Masha Mel