Droshky Collection

Russian peasants playing the game of Pristinky, skittles, bowls, cudgels, etc
FLO4624988 Russian peasants playing the game of Pristinky, skittles, bowls, cudgels, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Russian nobles and travelers on sleds and sleighs on a frozen river, and men on a horse-driven carriage
FLO4624871 Russian nobles and travelers on sleds and sleighs on a frozen river, and men on a horse-driven carriage on the riverbank, 18th century

A drosky in Russia

A car park for horse-drawn carriages, circa 1885, droshky or Droschke, in Berlin, Germany, Historic
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Sleigh race on the return from the market, winter, four-in-hand, 1870, Russia, Historic
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A carriage at a post station in the Sierra Nevada, Spain, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century
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The Emperor of Russia in his Droshky (engraving)
6016495 The Emperor of Russia in his Droshky (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor of Russia in his Droshky)

A Droschki (coloured engraving)
602424 A Droschki (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Droschki, depicting a single-seater carriage)

Russians playing the game of Pristinky, skittles
Russian peasants playing the game of Pristinky, skittles, bowls, cudgels, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria taking a ride with his phaeton, 1864. Creator: Bensa
Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria taking a ride with his phaeton, 1864. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Russian Carriages: Droshky and Kibitka, Between 1792 and 1820. Private Collection

Russian sledges, Between 1792 and 1820. Private Collection

Vehicles World Indian Camel Cart Chinese One-wheel Barrow
Vehicles of the world - Top left to right - Indian camel cart, Chinese one-wheel barrow, Chinese tilt-cart, South African rickshaw, Dutch dog-cart, Egyptian cart, Russian droshky, Burmese cart

Winter Sleigh Rides, 19th century. Private Collection

Nicholas I (1796-1855), Emperor of Russia, in his droshky, St Petersburg, 1853. From the Illustrated London News (24 December 1853)

The Winter Russian Travelling Carriage, 1810s. Artist: Dubourg, Matthew (active 1786-1838)
The Winter Russian Travelling Carriage, 1810s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Kibitka, 1820. Artist: Pluchart, Eugene (1809-1880)
Kibitka, 1820. Found in the collection of the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Hackney carriage or droshky, Russia, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Old Town Square, National Gallery, Tyn Church, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

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Step into the past and explore the fascinating world of droshkies, a traditional mode of transportation in Russia. These horse-drawn carriages, known as droskies or Droschkes, were an integral part of daily life in 19th-century Russia. In bustling cities like Berlin and Moscow, droskies could be seen lining up at car parks, awaiting their passengers. A captivating sight indeed. Imagine the clatter of hooves on cobblestone streets as these historic vehicles transported people to their destinations. During winter months, when snow blanketed the ground, droskies transformed into sleighs for thrilling races back from the market. The exhilaration of a four-in-hand sleigh race through snowy landscapes must have been truly unforgettable. Not limited to Russia alone, droshkies also made appearances in other parts of Europe. In Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains, travelers would find them waiting at post stations for weary adventurers seeking respite during long journeys. Even royalty indulged in the charm of droshkies. An engraving depicts Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria enjoying a leisurely ride in his phaeton carriage back in 1864. And let's not forget about the Emperor of Russia himself - he too was often spotted cruising around town in his majestic droshky. The allure extended beyond transportation; Russians even turned it into a game called Pristinky skittles. It seems that wherever you looked during this era, there was always something exciting happening involving these iconic carriages. Today we can only imagine what it would have been like to experience such a unique mode of transport firsthand. Thankfully though, thanks to digital reproductions and restored artworks from this bygone era we can catch glimpses into history and marvel at how these elegant vehicles played their part. So next time you see images or read about droshkies or Droschkes, take a moment to appreciate the rich history and cultural significance they hold.