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Balbuki is a very ordinary village in Pskov Region, one of many small regions in western part of Russia. The local farmers who have lived and worked this land are being gradually being replaced with summer residents from nearest towns, and a lot of customary traditons are disappearing as well. This style of steam bath called Banya is one of the traditions that are being lost to gentrification.
About Tatiana Plotnikova: Born in Leningrad, Russia. Active as a photographer since 2008.
Graduated from the St.Petersburg Economical University with a degree in Accounting and Audit, and the St.Petersburg Politechnical University with a degree in Graphic design.
In 2006-2008 studied at the St.Petersburg Photojournalism Faculty in Sergey Maximishin group.
At present – Tatiana is an independent photographer focusing her attention on a social photography.
You can reach her by email at: plotnikovoy@yandex.ru