Reconstruction of Faith

The relationship between faith, power and national identity in contemporary Russia

Religious architecture has long existed beyond its spiritual function, becoming intertwined with political authority, collective memory and the construction of national identity. In Russia, the restoration of religious buildings fits into a broader process of reconstructing historical narratives and reaffirming cultural symbols.

The church, surrounded by scaffolding, becomes an image of something under reconstruction, not only a physical structure, but also an idea of faith, tradition and belonging.

The work questions what is being restored, what is being preserved, and whose version of the past is being rebuilt.