Controversial photos inside the homes of Russia's ultrarich show the country's stunning wealth inequality

Lilia Li-Mi-Yan

A home in Moscow.

Russia has greater economic disparity than any other major global power. In 2016, Credit Suisse's Global Wealth Report found that the wealthiest 10% of people in Russia controlled 89% of the country's wealth.

This discrepancy is what photographer Lilia Li-Mi-Yan set out to explore in her 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. She said she was interested in exploring those people's stories and their relationships.