Forget medal tallies and world records, some of the most pertinent facts about inaugural event in Azerbaijan involve activities taking place out of competition
Sanan Aleskerov roves around Baku, Azerbaijan, snapping its dilapidated monuments and disused back roads, its bikini-clad bathers and deserted boardwalks. Here’s a selection of his finest and most forceful images
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