Profile: Danila Sviridov

Danila Sviridov is a photojournalist from Narva, Estonia. His work focuses on themes such as integration, cultural identity, and international dialogue. His journey in journalism began with the Perspectives2 project, and he continues to grow in the field with a strong interest in exploring how visual storytelling can bring people and cultures closer together.

For Danila, participating in this project is not only an opportunity to share his own perspective on current events, but also to listen to others. He believes in telling photo stories that connect people, inspire reflection, and offer new ways of seeing the familiar.

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Articles

July 2025

From Beijing to Tartu: How Language, Culture, and Dumplings Shape Identity

Kaspar Wang – a TikToker from China who’s fallen in love with Estonia. We met Kaspar in Tartu to walk around his favorite spots and talk about moving, cultural adaptation, and what it feels like to truly belong in a new country.
 


by Danila Sviridov
first published by NARVAMUS

July 2025

Estonia on the outside, Udmurtia on the inside. And a Canadian Flag?

What does it mean to be a Udmurt living in Estonia? What is it like to keep your cultural identity while also becoming part of a new society?
 


by Danila Sviridov
first published by NARVAMUS under the title
Эстония вокруг, Удмуртия внутри. А на флаге — Канада?

July 2025

Viimne reliikvia, Kevade and grandmother's pies: the way to Estonia without a dictionary

Where does cultural identity begin — in your passport, in your language, in your childhood memories, or in a song you fell in love with without understanding any of the words?
 


by Danila Sviridov
first published by NARVAMUS under the title
Viimne reliikvia, Kevade и пироги по рецепту бабушки: путь к Эстонии без словаря