Controversial photos inside the homes of Russia's ultra-rich show the country's problem with wealth inequality

Russia has greater economic disparity than any other major global power. In 2014, Credit Suisse'sGlobal Wealth Reportclaimed that those in Russia's richest10% control 85%of the country's wealth. Additionally, just 111 billionaires have been found to control 19% of total household wealth in the country.This alarmingdiscrepancy is what photographer Lilia Li-Mi-Yanset out to explore inher series "Masters and Servants," an intimate view of Russia's elite photographed within their homes, alongside their hired help."For those who can afford it, it's a common situation to hire a helper," Li-Mi-Yan told Business Insider. "I was interested in [these] people's stories and their [relationships]."SEE ALSO:Stunning photos give a totally unexpected perspective into how the 1% partiesLi-Mi-Yan photographed this series in Moscow.According Li-Mi-Yan, finding the employers to photograph wasn't difficult. "These were mostly people that I was acquainted with," she said. "Most of them agreed to take part in my project with enthusiasm."Before each shoot, Li-Mi-Yan would meet with the subjects to discuss and explain the project.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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