Emiel Petrovich (Belgium, pseudonym) investigates through slow and in-depth journalism the current situation in ex-Soviet republics. His passion for analog photography reflects the nature of the slow, in-depth journalism he pursues.

Emiel Petrovich's travel adventures begin in his youth, when he discovered ex-Soviet republics such as Belarus, Russia and Armenia. Since 2018, he has been working closely with filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue on his next documentary in Ukraine. This provides an opportunity to meet and understand people on both sides of the complex conflict.

Emiel Petrovitch

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Name
Emiel Petrovitch
Title
Photographer
Country
Belgium
City
Gent

Supported projects

Hard power, Soft Counterpower: Belarus and Russia in Exile

  • Corruption
  • Politics

MINSK/MOSCOW - Four years after the protests, a totalitarian big brother state emerged in Belarus, while Belarusians are building democratic Belarus in Vilnius. Is this a model for democrats in countries where the space for democratic action is non-existent: rebuilding the pillars of democracy in a neighbouring country that provides the space to do so?

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When the pomegranates ripen

  • Armed conflict
  • Culture

JEREVAN - According to Armenians, the pomegranate symbolises the invincibility of the Armenian soul. From September, pomegranates begin to ripen. Their skin dries up while the flesh fills with moisture.

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Healing

  • Youth
  • Politics
  • Cities

UKRAINE - Is there room for healing and recovery in the midst of wartime? With that question, photographer Emiel Petrovitch and writer Johannes Decat traveled to Ukraine. Their answers are contained in a series of articles.

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