A risky move

Mines are undoubtedly one of the most dangerous places in the world. The walls could easily cave in and collapse. This didn’t stop Mikhail, who is also a known photographer and an explorer, to investigate the Ural mines and risk his life by going a total of 1,500 feet below the surface. It may have taken him time to complete the task, and all throughout, he kept wondering if the risk was worth it.

Life on the line

The Ural mines aren’t exactly built to be sturdy. It was constructed quickly, which means that the supports on the walls and ceilings were weak. There was a high risk for gas leaks such as methane and hydrogen sulphide carbon dioxide. Anyone who stayed in there for too long could be trapped until he or she suffocated. Anybody in his or her right mind wouldn’t even think of setting foot at the mine’s entrance.