Biography:
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lucian Perkins is an independent photographer and filmmaker based in Washington, D.C. Lucian’s focus on documenting human-interest stories encompasses daily life and social issues...
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In the 1990s, the fall of Communism created hope, on the one hand, culminating in Russia's first Democratic presidential elections in 1996, and on the other, instability, with the rise of corruption, poverty, crime, and an uncertain future. At a "Rock for Yeltsin" Concert on Red Square, fans rush toward the stage to get a glimpse of Yeltsin.
A mother weeps during the funeral of her son, a member of the Russian elite force-the Omon, who was killed when forces loyal to President Yeltsin took over the Parliament building.
Two young girls are among 190 people braving the cold weather and water to be baptized in the Moscow River. After the fall of communism many Russians were exploring their religious roots, including the Baptist religion, which was introduced in Russia during the reign of Katherine the Great.
An elderly pensioner gets a meal of soup and bread in exchange for listening to a Hara Krishna presentation and singing chants at the sect's soup kitchen in Moscow.
After the Fall of Communism Moscow became known for it's exotic clubs. One club called "Chance" which had a mostly Gay cliental, had large water tanks where dancers performed underwater.
Supporters of Communist leader Gennady Zyuganov listen to him speak during a rally in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. Zyuganov lost to Boris Yeltsin in Russia's first free presidential elections.