In Russia's Tver Region, a Mailwoman Is Villagers' Connection to the World
Postwoman Tatyana Voronkova delivers mail, periodicals and groceries to residents of Kemtsy, a small village in the Tver region between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
In Kemtsy, which lacks a train station and is an hour-and-a-half drive from the nearest large town, her work is a lifeline for many.
The starting salary for a postal worker in the Tver region can range from 7,650 rubles (approximately $80) to 17,500 rubles (just over $181) per month.
Here is a glimpse into a day on the job for Voronkova:
In Kemtsy, which lacks a train station and is an hour-and-a-half drive from the nearest large town, her work is a lifeline for many.
The starting salary for a postal worker in the Tver region can range from 7,650 rubles (approximately $80) to 17,500 rubles (just over $181) per month.
Here is a glimpse into a day on the job for Voronkova:
Voronkova walks her bike past the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, which dates from the early 19th century.
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Voronkova delivers mail, periodicals and groceries to residents in the village of Kemtsy in the Tver region.
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Voronkova speaks with a Kemtsy resident.
As of the 2010 census, the village had 366 residents.
As of the 2010 census, the village had 366 residents.
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Voronkova delivers groceries to a house in Kemtsy.
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Voronkova takes instant coffee out of a Russian Post truck to give to residents.
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Voronkova rides her bike.
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Voronkova outside a house in Kemtsy.
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Voronkova gives mail to a Kemtsy resident inside their house.
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Voronkova is greeted by a cat in Kemtsy.
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An aerial view of the village of Kemtsy.
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