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The Wider Image: Depopulation turns Serbias villages into ghost towns
A tractor door is seen in front of an abandoned house in the empty village of Repusnica, near the south-eastern town of Knjazevac, Serbia, August 15, 2016. REUTERS/Marko Djurica SEARCH " DEPOPULATION" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH " WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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The Wider Image - Depopulation turns Serbia's villages into ghost towns
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. In this haunting print captured by Marko Djurica, the desolate village of Repusnica in southeastern Serbia tells a somber tale of depopulation. The image features an abandoned house with a weathered tractor door standing as a silent sentinel in front. It serves as a poignant symbol of the once-thriving community that now lies empty and forgotten. The scene is characterized by an eerie stillness, with overgrown grass and scattered debris creating a sense of neglect and decay. The wooden timber structure stands worn and aged, its stone foundation revealing the passage of time. Through broken windows, nature has begun to reclaim what was once human habitation. A rusted wheelbarrow rests nearby, its presence evoking memories of laborious days gone by when villagers worked tirelessly on their land. The air hangs heavy with nostalgia as remnants of past lives linger amidst the silence. Djurica's composition skillfully captures both the beauty and tragedy inherent in these abandoned spaces. With no people present, we are left to contemplate the impact depopulation has had on rural communities across Serbia. This powerful image invites us to reflect upon our changing world and consider how progress can sometimes come at great cost – leaving behind ghost towns that serve as reminders of what was lost along the way.
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