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Hi! My name is Alexander Khimushin. Eight years ago I packed my backpack to travel the world and I have been globe-trotting ever since.

While travelling the world, I realised that people are the most amazing part of it. Especially in those remote places, where culture and traditions are still alive. There are hundreds of unique ethnic minorities in the world. However, due to globalisation, wars, racism and religious discrimination, many of these people are living on the edge. They are losing identity, language, traditions and, in some cases, facing total extinction.

Watching it all happening before my eyes I came up with an idea of the project The World In Faces. I wanted to show diversity of the world we are all living in by taking portraits of its incredible people. If we all realise how unique and amazing we, the people, are, we will care more about each other, be more tolerant to people of another ethnicity, religion and culture.

I have taken hundreds of portraits for this project within the last two years and plan to continue. My dream is to take portraits of people of all ethnic groups of the world.

More info: theworldinfaces.com | Facebook | Instagram

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Ixil Maya Girl

Ixil Maya Girl

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Karen Chaddock
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's very cute. I love all the colours she wearing in both her clothes and her jewelry.

Jhonatan Valdez
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful pic my friend thanks fir sharing!!

Cora Price
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful girl with fabulous textiles in her clothing.

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    Samoan Boy

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    Charlotte Kohl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hi, alexander. my name is Charlotte and I am a student artist in hamilton Ontario. how would you feel if I used a few of your photographs as references for my paintings? I will credit you.

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    Wakhi Woman

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    Cora Price
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her eyes draw you in. I see much pain and wisdom. Her beadwork, crocheted accessories and clothing is fantastic.

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    Karo Tribe Woman

    Karo Tribe Woman

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    karenza
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    strong old woman. love her l

    Marielle Valenzuela
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The elderly women in this series are look like men in old age. You look, think it's a man, and then the caption tells you otherwise. That speaks volumes about the harsh conditions lived in.

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    Mursi Tribe Girl

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    Megan Flanagan
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the same reason we put braces on teeth,beauty.

    Marielle Valenzuela
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great reasoning. Braces correct teeth. This process removes four front teeth and proceeds to disfigure and mutilate the human body. This may be akin to plastic surgery gone crazy. It most certainly is not akin to getting braces. Got to love the mutated thinking that shows up on the internet.

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    Dixie Noble
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is beauty in their culture. Because we wouldn't do it, doesn't make it wrong.

    Daria B
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If she can eat and speak properly, then I agree with you, but.... Can she? I'm curious. Also, the process looks very painful, so....

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    Yoka
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How on earth does she eat????

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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lip plate, traditional body modification for female Mursi only. They make a cut under lower lip and stretch it. Four front teeth must be removed to wear it

    Zografia Lep
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can she talk? Even if she were to take this disk out, her mouth would be too stretched. This must be incredibly inconventient

    Patricia DiSaverio
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what the disc in her mouth represents?

    Meadow Emma
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just how does she speak with those disfigured lips?

    Angelique Dale
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is there a circle in her mouth?

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    Nyangatom Tribe Woman

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    Meadow Emma
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually they are the beginning of an eye disease which I cannot nam in english... it comes with old age.

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    Sahrawi Man

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    Djibouti Girl

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    Christine Gamble
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Outstanding portraits of extraordinary people! Thank you #AlexanderKhimushin for you heartfelt photography!

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    Konso Tribe Woman

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    Kaqchikel Maya Girl

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    Somaliland Man

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    4Sunshine
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He has such a warm, gentle, and loving smile.

    Joëlle JPa
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    am i seeing things? there is a ring of blue in a lot of these people's eyes??

    Cora Price
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost looks like cataracts. Someone stated there is much eye disease in the elderly of these people. Eyes turn milky blue white and their vision is obstructed for the film.

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    Mam Maya Man

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    Ladakhi Woman

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    inadcon
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is such beauty in many of the faces.

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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ladakhis are great and welcoming people. While I was there I was always invited if they had some celebration. Just passing by and they say 'hey, man, come over'! Then they immediately offer you a cup of tea, food, etc. It was really cool to mingle with the locals there and learn about their unique culture. Once it was very late, dark, and I was very far away walking on the roadside. A car was passing by. They stopped and asked if I needed a lift. They took me to the part of Leh, that was very far from the place they were going to. Yet they took me right where I was going. When I wanted to pay, they refused to take any money. So hospitable people!

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    K'iche' Maya Man

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    Mongolian Tuvan Man

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    Rajastani Man

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    inadcon
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite unusual mustache.

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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rajastan people are famous for their mustache. Sometimes they get so long ones, so that they have to roll them around and use special technique to keep them on cheeks. I've got another portraits from there taht will be added to the project Facebook and Instagram pages. Follow me there if you're interested!

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    Kyrgyz Man

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    Xhosa Woman

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    MerryMarjie
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You found the most beautiful people in the world! Each one of these persons is unique and yet represent the gorgeous state of humans all over the planet. What a wonder-filled production!

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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you so much, MerryMarjie! I am happy to receive such apositive feedback from you and other members of the Bored Panda community. I wanted to show the beauty and dignity of the people around the world regardless of religion, culture or ethnicity. I think it is so important, especially now, when some dishonorable people are trying to manipulate public opinion by putting seeds of mutual distrust and disrespect, trying to uses our differences as a tool for disintegration. But our diversity is not a reason to hate each other. Quite opposive, we must admire it. Yes, we have differences, yet we are the same. We share the same values. We love, we cry, we raise children. Peace will come with understanding of that.

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    Buryat Man

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    Meitei Man

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    Uzbek Man

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