Postwoman Tatyana Voronkova delivers mail, periodicals and groceries to residents of Kemtsy, a small village in the Tver region between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
In Kemtsy, which lacks a train station and is an hour-and-a-half drive from the nearest large town, her work is a lifeline for many.
The starting salary for a postal worker in the Tver region can range from 7,650 rubles (approximately $80) to 17,500 rubles (just over $181) per month.
Here is a glimpse into a day on the job for Voronkova: