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Zindan prison, with inmates and a guard with Russian rifle, uniform, and boots
698959 Zindan prison, with inmates and a guard with Russian rifle, uniform, and boots, Central Asia, Russian Empire, between 1905 and 1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Russian, out of copyright
Media ID 22398044
© Galerie Bilderwelt / Bridgeman Images
Barred Bars Captive Cell Central Asia Central Asian Criminal Criminals Doorway Guard Hunched Imprisoned Incarcerated Incarceration Inmates Prison Prisoners Punishment
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This photograph, captured by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky between 1905 and 1915, transports us to the Zindan prison in Central Asia during the Russian Empire era. The image showcases a scene that is both haunting and intriguing. In the foreground, we see a guard dressed in a traditional Russian uniform, complete with boots and armed with a rifle. His stern expression hints at the seriousness of his duty as he stands amidst a group of inmates clad in central Asian attire. The contrast between their costumes symbolizes the clash of cultures within this confined space. The composition draws our attention to an imposing barred door that separates the prisoners from freedom. Behind it lies an atmosphere filled with coldness and despair, emphasized by the hunched postures of some captives. Each face tells its own story - stories of crime, punishment, and incarceration. Prokudin-Gorsky's mastery in capturing details allows us to observe every element within this historical setting: from the worn-out walls to each individual bar on those restricting doors. This photograph serves as a reminder of not only the physical confinement experienced by these individuals but also their emotional imprisonment. As we gaze upon this poignant snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era where justice was served behind closed doors. It prompts us to reflect on how societies have evolved since then while acknowledging that remnants of such systems still exist today.
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