photostory Maidan / Ukraine

I have spend weeks in Ukraines Revolution of Dignity - Maidan. I came home with pictures that show, how a people can voice their civil rights. This is relevant everywhere and anytime. So I will give you a view from inside a revolution.

Protesters singing the National Anthem on Maidan

A poster for the release of imprisoned politician Yulia Tymoshenko

People chant and shout and prey on a cold December evening

A christmas tree - yolka - remodeled with revolutionary banners

The Maidaners put up barricades that were often dismantled by police forces and immedeately rebuilt

A young Maidan self defense acitvists manning the barricade on the lookout.

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Right after this barricade the worst atrocities were committed by special forces Berkut

This revolution was one of artists. These fire-barells were painted right on New Years Eve

An activist lights the largest Ukraine-flag on Maidan

Showing the world that Maidan is Ukraine

More photos to follow!