Crowd at Public Hearing in Ekibastuz Gymnasium

Dim window light falls through high gymnasium windows, casting a soft gray glow across rows of seated citizens. People face the front, their faces illuminated by the fading twilight outside. Layers of depth stretch toward the back wall where the crowd presses together. Interior lamps provide a warm, yellowish contrast to the cool blue of the evening sky. Concrete walls and metal bleachers define the space. The posture of the audience suggests focused attention. One reflection of the city lights shimmers on the polished floor near the front.