One of the captives during painting work.
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Inside ZAPAD1, The Human Side of War

In the heart of Western Ukraine lies ZAPAD1, the largest prisoner-of-war camp designated for Russian soldiers and their allies who were captured during the ongoing war. This facility, stark in its simplicity yet comprehensive in its amenities, stands as a testament to Ukraine’s commitment to international humanitarian standards, even amidst the ravages of war.
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Marcin Kruk

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Marcin Kruk (b. 1982) lives and works in Poland. With a background in Archival and Historical Studies, he currently studies Photography at the Institute of Creative Photography in Opava, Czech Republic. A Fujifilm Poland ambassador, Kruk is also a member of the Archive of Public Protest (A-P-P). His practice revolves around a series of long-term documentary projects.