<strong>Bodi tribe man -- Hana Mursi, Ethiopia</strong>: Russian-born photographer <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fxperimenter" target="_blank" target="_blank">Alexander Khimushin</a> has been traveling the world for the last nine years, taking portraits of people he meets along the way.
Bodi tribe man -- Hana Mursi, Ethiopia: Russian-born photographer Alexander Khimushin has been traveling the world for the last nine years, taking portraits of people he meets along the way.
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<strong>Meitei man -- Moirang, Manipur state, northeast India:</strong> The photographs form the basis of Khimushin's project "<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkhimushin.com%2Fthe-world-in-faces%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">The World in Faces</a>," which documents people and cultures from around the globe.
Meitei man -- Moirang, Manipur state, northeast India: The photographs form the basis of Khimushin's project "The World in Faces," which documents people and cultures from around the globe.
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<strong>Hamar tribe woman -- Turmi, Ethiopia</strong>: The photographer hopes his pictures can convey a common humanity. "People living on the other side of the world are just the same humans as people living next door," he tells CNN Travel.
Hamar tribe woman -- Turmi, Ethiopia: The photographer hopes his pictures can convey a common humanity. "People living on the other side of the world are just the same humans as people living next door," he tells CNN Travel.
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<strong>Afar woman -- Afar region, northeast Ethiopia:</strong> Khimushin shares his images across social media -- the project has become a sweeping success.
Afar woman -- Afar region, northeast Ethiopia: Khimushin shares his images across social media -- the project has become a sweeping success.
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<strong>Mam Maya man -- Todos Santos Cuchumatan, Guatemala:</strong> The Australia-based photographer says the project is an immersive experience. "From the very beginning it was a desire [...] to learn about this world from within, plunging into the surrounding reality, as if trying on the lives of people in other countries," he says.
Mam Maya man -- Todos Santos Cuchumatan, Guatemala: The Australia-based photographer says the project is an immersive experience. "From the very beginning it was a desire [...] to learn about this world from within, plunging into the surrounding reality, as if trying on the lives of people in other countries," he says.
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<strong>Sahrawi man -- Dakhla, Western Sahara:</strong> The photographer was born in a remote location himself -- Yakutia in Siberian Russia, one of the coldest places on Earth.
Sahrawi man -- Dakhla, Western Sahara: The photographer was born in a remote location himself -- Yakutia in Siberian Russia, one of the coldest places on Earth.
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<strong>Ladakhi woman -- Lamayuru, Ladakh, </strong><strong>India</strong>: Now, Khimushin enjoys traveling to other remote corners of the globe. "Local people are always genuinely welcoming in these places," he says.
Ladakhi woman -- Lamayuru, Ladakh, India: Now, Khimushin enjoys traveling to other remote corners of the globe. "Local people are always genuinely welcoming in these places," he says.
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<strong>Daasanech tribe woman -- Omorate, Ethiopia:</strong> Khimushin finds his subjects are usually keen to be involved: "They're happy to meet a stranger, invite me into their house, [they are] interested in who I am and where I came from."
Daasanech tribe woman -- Omorate, Ethiopia: Khimushin finds his subjects are usually keen to be involved: "They're happy to meet a stranger, invite me into their house, [they are] interested in who I am and where I came from."
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<strong>Djibouti girl -- Djibouti</strong><strong>:</strong> "Despite all the political, religious, cultural and racial differences, ordinary people I met on the way were universally kind and hospitable, always ready to help in a difficult moment," says Khimushin.
Djibouti girl -- Djibouti: "Despite all the political, religious, cultural and racial differences, ordinary people I met on the way were universally kind and hospitable, always ready to help in a difficult moment," says Khimushin.
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<strong>Wakhi woman -- Sast, Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan:</strong> Khimushin's work aims to highlight cultures not always featured in the public eye. "Indigenous peoples are proud of their culture, which is often not well known or neglected," Khimushin says.
Wakhi woman -- Sast, Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan: Khimushin's work aims to highlight cultures not always featured in the public eye. "Indigenous peoples are proud of their culture, which is often not well known or neglected," Khimushin says.
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<strong>Karo tribe woman -- Korcho, Ethiopia: </strong>Showcasing people from minority groups has another purpose, too.<strong> </strong>"In many cases these indigenous minority groups are, unfortunately, for a number of reasons, on the verge of extinction," says Khimushin.
Karo tribe woman -- Korcho, Ethiopia: Showcasing people from minority groups has another purpose, too. "In many cases these indigenous minority groups are, unfortunately, for a number of reasons, on the verge of extinction," says Khimushin.
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<strong>Rajasthani man -- Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India: </strong>"The World in Faces" has become a full-time job for Khimushin. He hopes to produce a book or exhibit his work.
Rajasthani man -- Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India: "The World in Faces" has become a full-time job for Khimushin. He hopes to produce a book or exhibit his work.
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<strong>Uzbek man -- Bukhara, Uzbekistan: "</strong>My main exhibition goal [...] is to hold an exhibition at the UN headquarters in New York," he says.
Uzbek man -- Bukhara, Uzbekistan: "My main exhibition goal [...] is to hold an exhibition at the UN headquarters in New York," he says.
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<strong>Kaqchikel Maya girl -- Solola, Guatemala: </strong>Initially Khimushin's photography process was more spontaneous. Now he tends to have a plan when he visits each location.
Kaqchikel Maya girl -- Solola, Guatemala: Initially Khimushin's photography process was more spontaneous. Now he tends to have a plan when he visits each location.
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<strong>Xhosa woman -- Mgxotyeni, South Africa:</strong> "Today I'm not just traveling, but purposefully going to a particular region of the world, where I'm often expected," Khimushin explains.
Xhosa woman -- Mgxotyeni, South Africa: "Today I'm not just traveling, but purposefully going to a particular region of the world, where I'm often expected," Khimushin explains.
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<strong>Nyangatom tribe woman -- Kangaten, Ethiopia:</strong> Khimushin's project has a strong social message -- he wants his images to promote diversity and equality.
Nyangatom tribe woman -- Kangaten, Ethiopia: Khimushin's project has a strong social message -- he wants his images to promote diversity and equality.
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<strong>Mursi tribe girl -- Mago area, Omo, Ethiopia:</strong> "Instead of fighting and hating each other for any reason, we should admire our diversity, respect people, regardless of ethnicity, religion or culture," says Khimushin.
Mursi tribe girl -- Mago area, Omo, Ethiopia: "Instead of fighting and hating each other for any reason, we should admire our diversity, respect people, regardless of ethnicity, religion or culture," says Khimushin.
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<strong>Ixil Maya girl -- Nebaj, Ixil Triangle, Guatemala:</strong> "We must learn to live in peace and harmony because there is no other way for humanity," says Khimushin.
Ixil Maya girl -- Nebaj, Ixil Triangle, Guatemala: "We must learn to live in peace and harmony because there is no other way for humanity," says Khimushin.
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