Nikita Sergushkin (@sergyshkin) is always looking for contrast and austerity in his photography. Currently living in Minsk, Belarus, he explains, “I was born in Vitebsk, in northeastern Belarus, where there is an atmosphere of calm, silence and loneliness. This inspired me to create a black-and-white feed on Instagram,” he says. Nikita often adds a person to contrast against the environment in his city portraits. “I love to explore new locations by bus or train, to find old factories, beautiful fields, and the quietness of places. The architecture of Minsk is always a challenge and inspiration for me—it is filled with places that combine elements and texture, that contrast the static nature of the city and the movement of the hero.” Photo by @sergyshkin