Olga Zavershinskaya is a Russian photographer and visual artist based in Moscow. She is best known for her unique and captivating photographs of everyday life in Russia.
Born in Moscow in 1982, Olga developed an interest in photography at an early age. She began taking pictures of her family and friends, and soon realized that she had a talent for capturing the beauty of everyday life. After graduating from high school, she enrolled at the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts, where she studied photography and visual arts.
In 2006, Olga began to pursue her passion for photography professionally. She quickly gained recognition for her work, which often featured candid shots of people in their natural environment. Her photographs have been featured in numerous publications, including National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, and Vogue Russia.
In addition to her photographic work, Olga has also created several short films that explore the lives of ordinary people living in Russia. Her films have been screened at film festivals around the world, including Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival.
Olga's work has earned her numerous awards over the years, including the prestigious Golden Camera Award from National Geographic Magazine in 2011. In addition to her photographic work, Olga also teaches classes on photography at various universities throughout Russia.
Today, Olga continues to capture stunning images of everyday life in Russia with her unique eye for detail and composition. Her work has been praised by critics around the world for its ability to capture both beauty and emotion within a single frame.