In images made before the Russian invasion in 2022, three Ukrainian photographers preserve social memory—and witness a nation striving to define its sovereignty.
Yelena Yemchuk’s series on the Ukrainian city began with a romantic fascination with youth culture, but quickly turned into a chronicle of a pivotal moment in history.
The spring 2024 issue, “Counter Histories,” is produced in collaboration with Magnum Foundation and features photographers from around the world who reframe complex histories.