Living in the middle of the ocean

There, there is no internet, no vehicles, no bustling crowds; all year round "feet do not touch the ground", there is only the endless sound of waves, the whistling wind and the footsteps of soldiers on the rig.

They quietly put aside their daily joys, unfinished dates, and warm moments with their families… to be present at the forefront of the storm. For them, protecting the sea and islands is not only a duty, but has become a sacred way of life - an undying belief, an honor that not everyone has in life.

The rig becomes a warm home. Teammates are relatives. The pace of life here is slow but busy: training, combat duty, target observation, production increase, living, studying... All are strictly maintained according to 11 daily regimes.

The photo series Living in the middle of the ocean is a realistic and touching slice of life at the forefront of the waves. Each frame not only captures the moment, but also contains the soul of the soldier - the people who have been writing the heroic epic of protecting the sea in the middle of the Fatherland.

Anyone who has ever set foot on the oil rig, when returning, will feel their hearts heavy with longing. And from that moment, their love for the Fatherland becomes deeper than ever.