Встреча в степи

In the early morning light, a dark and a white horse stand calmly in a vast, golden steppe. Behind them, snow-dusted peaks of the Altai Mountains rise under a soft, cloudy sky. A single pine tree stands as a solitary landmark in the open field, surrounded by autumnal hues. The scene evokes tranquility and the wild beauty of free-range grazing in Russia’s mountainous regions. This serene landscape captures the essence of autumn in the highlands, where nature and animals coexist in harmony. Photographer: Andrey Polyakov.