The Borovsk Effect
80-year-old street artist Vladimir Ovchinnikov began painting memorials to victims of political repression on the walls of Borovsk in 2015.
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80-year-old street artist Vladimir Ovchinnikov began painting memorials to victims of political repression on the walls of Borovsk in 2015.
Synopsis
Vladimir Ovchinnikov, an 80-year-old street artist, paints murals in Borovsk, Russia. The town has a history of political repression, with notable figures like Boyarynya Morozova and Archpriest Avvakum connected to its past. In 2015, Ovchinnikov created a "memorial to the victims of political repressions" on a fence, sparking controversy among local authorities. His work transforms the town's walls into a canvas for remembrance, challenging the silence surrounding its dark history.
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