Natalya Saprunova

Natalya Saprunova is a Russian-born photographer based in France, recognized for her poignant imagery that captures the harsh realities faced by children in polluted environments. She secured second place in the Unicef 'Photo of the Year 2025' competition with her photograph depicting young children in a kindergarten in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, lying around an air filter in a bid to reduce the harmful effects of severe air pollution.