Spot News, 2nd prize
Edward Opp
Primus Photo Agency
Primus Photo Agency
01 October, 1993
The power struggle between the legislature, led by Ruslan Khasbulatov and Aleksandr Rutskoi, and President Yeltsin came to a head when Yeltsin dissolved parliament on September 21. As the world looked on, the rebels barricaded themselves in the White House parliament building, where they installed Rutskoi as their new president. Barricades were erected on Moscow's main street. When soldiers and tanks appeared on the scene, they became targets for sniper fire from began evacuating the building. Storm troops reclaiming the White House for Yeltsin found more than 40 bodies.
The Develop programs include the 6x6 Global Talent Program, the African Photojournalism Database, and the Joop Swart Masterclass.
Explore is our debate and research program for investigating the important issues facing our community of professionals and the public.