On February 24th, 2022, Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of a “special military operation” against Ukraine. This conflict, the largest in Europe since World War II, has displaced millions in Ukraine and redrawn its borders, profoundly altering the lives of those directly involved.
Cold Fact examines how war seeps into daily existence in Russia through the narratives a nation constructs about itself. These stories of sacrifice, strength, and destiny shape ordinary routines, forcing individuals to negotiate their own place within a new society. The photographs explore the tension between personal reality and collective imagination, showing how conflict redefines belonging and identity far from the frontlines.