Ivangorod
What is special about our generation is its high level of flexibility and mobility. This is the answer to the demands of the modern age.

Seen through the eye of
Anna

Ivangorod
Wherever you go alcohol abuse is a serious issue for young people, as it may seem as an easy solution for their fears and problems. But, in fact these solutions will lead to serious consequences.

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Richard

Ivangorod
Families are the backbone of the society. Here, we can grow up in love and understanding.

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Anna

Ivangorod
We cannot change the past and therefore cannot change who we are. Each of us has his history, a part of us that will always remain the same. But the future is still ours to decide.

Seen through the eye of
Benedicte

Ivangorod
Let us be grateful for dogs who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

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Richard

Ivangorod
When we were talking to students in Russia they explained to us that even if Ivangorod may seem like a depressing place to live in, people still manage to focus on the bright side of life.

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Richard

Ivangorod
In this picture you can see a girl holding a mobile phone. This shows what influence our generation already has on the generation yet to come.

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Anna

Ivangorod
One of the perks of growing up in this period of time, are the endless opportunities and possibilities we have. Learning a new language, participating in local events, and traveling are such examples.

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Anna

Ivangorod
In the phase of life our generation shares right now, the main task is to get educated well in order to succeed in the future. With this picture we want to raise awareness for this big and crucial part of our daily routine.

Seen through the eye of
Bartlomiej

Ivangorod
Smart-phones are so present in our daily lifes that they even seem to threaten all kinds of social contact. It will be one of our main tasks to balance the usage of media and face-to-face contact.

Seen through the eye of
Richard

Ivangorod
As well as shaping our forefathers lifes, religion still plays an important part in the lives of many young people today. It offers guidance and unification in times of despair.

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Benedicte

Narva
Because of the challenged economic situation, many students leave Narva for good, in order to seek a better life for themselves in bigger cities and foreign countries. This only adds to the problems the region has.

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Benedicte

Narva
As Napoleon Hill said, ‘the starting point of all achievement is desire.’ We saw this spirit in the young people of Narva and Ivangorod.

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Richard

Narva
Only a healthy spirit lives in a healthy body.

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Dovile

Narva
A true problem of Narva and Ivangorod is the fating number of young people. As we were walking around in the two areas this became obvious to us, as there were not many children in sight.

Seen through the eye of
Benedicte

Narva
One of the most vulnerable gifts we received from our ancestors is the chance to participate in political elections, and therefore make a difference.

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Bartlomiej

Narva
This picture demonstrates the wide variety of choices and “ways” that are available for our generation to shape our future. Up or down, left or right, everything is up to us. We have our exits and entrances; everyone plays a part of its own.

Seen through the eye of
Richard

Narva
Everyone has their own choice in life, but all choices have their own consequences. It is up to you to decide.

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Benedicte

Narva
On this picture you can see Maria (20) and Anastasia (19), two young girls from Narva. We interviewed them and found out extraordinary facts about the lives of young people in this country.

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Anna

Narva
“Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch our arms further…And then one fine morning – So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past” Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

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Bartlomiej

Narva
It is important to take care of the old buildings and other monuments, which are significant for our history, so we will not forget the past.

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Dovile

Narva
We live in a time where everything is possible. Making it look like you are in a different place in a different time is easy with the modern day technology.

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Benedicte

Narva
With today’s technology we are able to travel across counties for low prices. This brings the nations closer together.

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Bartlomiej

Narva
Freedom of expression

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Dovile

Narva
The young people we have been talking to here in Narva, were eager to contribute to the development of the Ida-Virumaa.

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Bartlomiej

Narva
The cracks in the picture form different parts, which represent the various elements of our identity.

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Bartlomiej

Narva
Arts, such as literature or music, has always played a really important role in the history of the humanity. Our generation is not an exception.

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Dovile

Narva
Everywhere you go you will find the advertisement of the newest products.

Seen through the eye of
Anna