BIO
Andrei Bok is a photojournalist, born in Russia and based in St. Petersburg.
Andrei is a photojournalist with experience documenting social, political, and cultural events across Russia. Published in leading international and independent outlets including Associated Press, Der Spiegel, BBC Russia, Aftonbladet, Xinhua, Novaya Gazeta, Mediazona, and others. Skilled in fast-paced news coverage and long-term documentary projects. Trained in safety and crisis reporting.
Education
2010-2015 — Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Bachelor’s degree in Physics
2023 — Photopolygon School, course “Basics of Composition in Photography, ” led by instructor Artem Chernov
2023-2024 — Docdocdoc School, course “Documentary Photography and Photojournalism, ” taught by Mikhail Domozhilov
2024 — International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Emergency safety and security training for media professionals
2024 — Training and practical courses “BASTION” for specialized preparation of information structure representatives working in extreme conditions
Publications
Associated Press, Der Spiegel, BBC Russia, Aftonbladet, Novaya Gazeta, Xinhua News Agency, SOPA Images, Paperpaper, Mediazona, Fontanka.ru, Kommersant, Znak etc.
Interviews
TV Rain — project “love is stronger than war”, in Russian — Link
The Insider Live — project “love is stronger than war”, in Russian — Link
Ya ostayus (I’m Staying) — “Behind the Scenes: Photojournalists Share Why They Stayed in Russia” — Link
Available for assignments
E-mail: andreybok1992@gmail.com