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Hi! My name is Alexander Khimushin. Eight years ago I packed my backpack to travel the world and I have been globe-trotting ever since.

While travelling the world, I realised that people are the most amazing part of it. Especially in those remote places, where culture and traditions are still alive. There are hundreds of unique ethnic minorities in the world. However, due to globalisation, wars, racism and religious discrimination, many of these people are living on the edge. They are losing identity, language, traditions and, in some cases, facing total extinction.

Watching it all happening before my eyes I came up with an idea of the project The World In Faces. I wanted to show diversity of the world we are all living in by taking portraits of its incredible people. If we all realise how unique and amazing we, the people, are, we will care more about each other, be more tolerant to people of another ethnicity, religion and culture.

I have taken hundreds of portraits for this project within the last two years and plan to continue. My dream is to take portraits of people of all ethnic groups of the world.

More info: theworldinfaces.com | Facebook | Instagram

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    Charlotte Kohl
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hi, alexander. my name is Charlotte and I am a student artist in hamilton Ontario. how would you feel if I used a few of your photographs as references for my paintings? I will credit you.

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    Cora Price
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her eyes draw you in. I see much pain and wisdom. Her beadwork, crocheted accessories and clothing is fantastic.

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    Christine Gamble
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Outstanding portraits of extraordinary people! Thank you #AlexanderKhimushin for you heartfelt photography!

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ladakhis are great and welcoming people. While I was there I was always invited if they had some celebration. Just passing by and they say 'hey, man, come over'! Then they immediately offer you a cup of tea, food, etc. It was really cool to mingle with the locals there and learn about their unique culture. Once it was very late, dark, and I was very far away walking on the roadside. A car was passing by. They stopped and asked if I needed a lift. They took me to the part of Leh, that was very far from the place they were going to. Yet they took me right where I was going. When I wanted to pay, they refused to take any money. So hospitable people!

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You found the most beautiful people in the world! Each one of these persons is unique and yet represent the gorgeous state of humans all over the planet. What a wonder-filled production!

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