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I think this is what happiness looks like

This photo has a very interesting story. This is the first photo of my friend after his successful escape from mobilization from Russia. He is incredibly happy about our meeting and that he did not end up in the war. We met in Southern Kazakhstan and decided to celebrate our meeting with a trip to the mountains, where a stunning view of the region opens up.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Copyright: © Ernest Vursta