Chernobyl is often associated with disasters of monumental proportions, remembered through memories that haunt humanity. Pierpaolo Mittica’s new book captures the essence of those affected, offering a testimony to their resilience and struggles over the years.
Photographer Pierpaolo Mittica wants readers to understand the faces and stories behind the radiation-affected victims, those who survived the evacuations, and those currently living in the shadow of the disaster, highlighting the human cost of the Chernobyl catastrophe.
Mittica reflects upon his visits, noting that many children he met in the early days have since passed away, emphasizing the urgency of documenting their stories before they fade completely from memory.
Despite the radiation and contamination, Mittica points out that life thrived in the exclusion zone prior to recent conflicts, illustrating both the indomitable spirit of the local communities and the tragic irony of their circumstances.
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