Путь жизни бесхитростен в своём ежеминутном явлении, до минуты, путь этот завершающей и всю скорбь любви обнажающей. Время копит любовь, превращая бесхитростность предшествующих минут в откровение бытия человеческой души, облачённой в покров плоти и крови, воедино слитой с просторами обетованных ей земных пределов, и удел этот возделывающей.
Как не надеяться на предназначение жизни человеческой, каждой из её минут, ставших вечными в воплощенных светом любви негасимых её образах? Как не верить предстающему перед нами в этих образах свету истины?

When I got to know Misha's work, I was deeply moved. The warmth that emanates from the relationship between photographer and subject, whether elderly adults or children, is only available to some. And Misha is one of them.

I look at your photos and I see a wonderful interaction with the people you photograph and a close influence with Andrei Tarkovsky's photos.
Congratulations, Misha

Sto qui a guardare la sua serie di immagini e rimango incollato allo schermo, attratto da colori e grigi di una fotografia antica e ormai introvabile. Le sfumature che riproducono temperature e atmosfere che credevo confinate soltanto nei film di Bergman e che ora ritrovo nei volti dei personaggi e nelle ombre delle foto di misha. Sono affascinato dalla sua tecnica e dai suoi tagli drammatici delle scene… forse la mia è soltanto sana invidia!

'In different regions, the nature is beautiful in its own way. From time immemorial, people have lived in harmony with nature.'

Misha Maslennikov who I was lucky enough to interview for The Calvert Journal, looking at his many projects shot in the Russian countryside.

An amazing artist whose vision is sincere and captivating. It creates a sense of longing and of nostalgia. It stirs deep feelings and evokes long forgotten emotions.

Since the time i saw your first image i was ecstatic with the power you have to paint with light and the emerging poetry of your images; “Beauty is truth, truth beauty, that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know”. John Keats

Your photography is a window into the Russian culture, religion and spirit. You have a unique gift to be able to capture feelings that are genuine and real and it's a privilege to have the opportunity to experience your work. I really admire what you're doing!

One should have a deep insight into these art works of orthodox views so simple and pure as heaven… “gong de wu liang” say Chinese buddhism. Beautiful and impressive. Sincere Congratulation, from a foreign photograph friend far away from you but near by spirit.

Excellent your photos, I wish one day dreamed and impossible to know that up close.