Seagulls and sea stacks on a remote Kuril Islands beach

Seagulls over a rugged dark-sand beach in the Kuril Islands

Tidal pools and seagrass along the Kuril Islands coast

Sunset, shoreline, and small-town life in Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Color powder and bubbles at a Kuril Islands beach party

Exploring a dramatic volcanic shoreline in Russia's Kuril Islands

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Moth resting on weathered wooden planks in Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Horses and fishing by the waterfront in Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Sunrise over Yuzhno-Kurilsk bay, with outdoor fitness on the waterfront

Surfers in the water beneath a volcanic Kuril Islands coastline

Horses and a foal approach a car roadside in Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Construction work and a curious rooster in Yuzhno-Kurilsk

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Seagull, Lenin, and everyday life in Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Surfing a breaking wave in Russia's remote Kuril Islands

Where Wild Horses Meet the Sea on Russia's Remote Frontier

On Kunashir Island, curious horses roam the volcanic landscapes, bringing travelers face-to-face with the untamed beauty of the Kuril archipelago.

Horses, birds, and yoga on a quiet Kuril Islands evening

Sunset over the Kuril Islands coastline from multiple angles

Surfing the cold, rocky coast of the Kuril Islands

Sunset and volcanic backdrop over the Kuril Islands coast

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Sunset over Yuzhno-Kurilsk bay and mountains

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