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Romania: Transylvania’s Last Peasants
"It's estimated that 4 million Romanians (20% of the population) have left the country to work abroad, especially those from rural areas. "The Great Romanian Exodus" began on January 1, 2002 and today, most villages in Transylvania resemble retirement homes occupied by people with traditional interests."
"As many European citizens were swept away by the wave of globalization long ago, those that remain in rural Romania are the last peasants of Europe, clinging to long-established customs and a society that will soon seemingly disappear."
Photography showing this fading way of life, Romania: Transylvania’s Last Peasants, as described by photojournalist Petrut Calinescu in his remarks above, is now appearing on Gaia Photos, a new international photography source comprised of 41 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Freelance photojournalist Petrut Calinescu, born 1976, has been a contributor for National Geographic, Esquire, The New York Times, Courrier International, The Times, Business Week, Paris Match, and many other international magazines and newspapers.
Petrut was twice awarded the title of Best Romanian Photojournalist and in 2007 received an Award from Picture of the Year International (POYi) for Excellence of a sport feature.
Petrut Calinescu is based in Bucharest, Romania where he covers social issues and does documentary work. He is represented by Panos Pictures.
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Romania: Transylvania’s Last Peasants
"It's estimated that 4 million Romanians (20% of the population) have left the country to work abroad, especially those from rural areas. "The Great Romanian Exodus" began on January 1, 2002 and today, most villages in Transylvania resemble retirement homes occupied by people with traditional interests."
"As many European citizens were swept away by the wave of globalization long ago, those that remain in rural Romania are the last peasants of Europe, clinging to long-established customs and a society that will soon seemingly disappear."
Photography showing this fading way of life, Romania: Transylvania’s Last Peasants, as described by photojournalist Petrut Calinescu in his remarks above, is now appearing on Gaia Photos, a new international photography source comprised of 41 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Freelance photojournalist Petrut Calinescu, born 1976, has been a contributor for National Geographic, Esquire, The New York Times, Courrier International, The Times, Business Week, Paris Match, and many other international magazines and newspapers.
Petrut was twice awarded the title of Best Romanian Photojournalist and in 2007 received an Award from Picture of the Year International (POYi) for Excellence of a sport feature.
Petrut Calinescu is based in Bucharest, Romania where he covers social issues and does documentary work. He is represented by Panos Pictures.
Please Visit Us and visit Petrut Calinescu's website.
You can also search for assignment photographers at Gaia Photos, a place to explore and discover the issues facing the diverse population and locations of our world, both near and far.
Please subscribe to our new features page to keep track of new stories too!
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
My Photoshelter Photography Archive Homepage
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