Maxim's sister is bathing him in the Volga-river. Tver region, Russia, August, 2010.
Teachers of the Rehabilitation center for disabled children Our Sunny World are playing with Maxim. Tula region, Russia, July, 2012
A break during the hippotherapy lesson. Tver region, Russia, August, 2010
Before the horse riding lesson. Moscow, Russia, March 2012
During the hippotherapy lesson. Tver region, Russia, August 2010
Maxim is demonstrating the game in Paralympic Boccia at Our Sunny World’s summer camp. Tver region, Russia, August, 2011
In the clay studio. Tver region, Russia, August, 2011
Folk games. Because of hyperkinesis Maxim's family forced to tie his hands and feet to a wheelchair. Tver region, Russia, August 2010
"The launch into space". One of Maxim's most favorite events on the Scouts-project at Our Sunny World’s summer camp. Tver region, Russia, August, 2010
Maxim's uncle is putting him into the car after studies. Moscow, Russia, June, 2011

MAXIM’S PEOPLE

Maxim is a 14-year-old guy, charming, handsome and clever one, honors pupil, a numerous prize-winner of competitions on boccia, making progress in horse riding. He has a severe form of cerebral paralysis. He can’t walk, each word and movement requires a great tension from him. But being near Maxim doesn’t suppose feeling pity because you can see in him something that often do not find in yourself — the strength and ability to overcome his capabilities. This boy can’t live without people’s help. But his life in all its complexity enriches and extends the life of people around him.

On behalf of Our Sunny World

Natalia Kharlamova photography

Maxim’s people

MAXIM’S PEOPLE

Natalia Kharlamova, photographer, filmmaker