Valery Melnikov shares the story behind 'Paradise Lost,' awarded 1s prize in the General News, stories category of the 201 World Press Photo Contest.

The video was part of the 'Show and Tell: Winners Speak' session during the online World Press Photo Festival 2021.

With PechaKucha, the winners will show twenty images for twenty seconds, and dive deeper into their winning stories. In 6 minutes and 40 seconds, you will learn about the process they went through, the hurdles they overcame and the most impactful moments they experienced along the way.

See all 2021 Contests winners: www.worldpressphoto.org/collection