Mikhail Bushkov was born in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. He graduated from Rostov State University with a degree in applied mathematics, but later developed passion towards photography and filmmaking and took part in several workshops and residencies while also being a student of Magnum photographer, Alex Majoli. Currently Mikhail lives and works in Zürich, Switzerland. He combines photography with working in IT.


Studies

2018
ISSP (International Summer School of Photography) residency, Kuldiga, Latvia

2017
Jim Goldberg photography workshop, Paris, France

2017
Jason Fulford photography workshop, Milan, Italy

2016
Erik Kessels photography workshop, Milan, Italy

2015–2018
Alex Majoli (Magnum Photos) Masterclass, Pianello Val Tidone, Italy

2014–2015
Marina Razbezhkina and Mikhail Ugarov School of Documentary Cinema and Theatre, Moscow, Russia

2014
Werner Herzog Rogue Film School, Los Angeles, USA

2014
"Russian Reporter" Summer School, Dubna, Russia

2013
Chris Morris (VII Photo Agency) workshop, Paris, France

2012
Lugano Photo Days with Alex Majoli (Magnum Photos), Lugano, Switzerland

2012
Transmission Pour l'Image photography workshop, Perpignan, France

2011
Dramatic scriptwriting workshop, Allexander Miita Film School, Moscow, Russia

2002–2008
Applied Mathematics, Rostov-on-Don State University