Exploring intimate portraits and landscapes, Russian Soul – Anima Russa focuses on visual storytelling that reveals layers of identity and history within Russia. Davide Monteleone’s approach captures moments imbued with a quiet, reflective mood, emphasizing the nuances of daily life against the backdrop of a vast cultural landscape.

The 128-page photobook, published in 2015 by Postcart, presents a careful balance between individual human presence and the surrounding environment. Monteleone’s imagery conveys a sense of introspection and complex emotion, inviting viewers to consider the multiple facets of the Russian spirit through subtle yet impactful compositions.