Kaluga Collection

After the battle. Scene from the Crimean war, 1862. Found in the Collection of Regional Art Museum, Kaluga

Two porcelain figures from The Peoples of Russia series
1195826 Two porcelain figures from The Peoples of Russia series, depicting a figure of a peasant woman from Kaluga and a figure of Ostyak from Obdorsk

Kaluga and Nizhny (chromolitho)
735303 Kaluga and Nizhny (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaluga and Nizhny)

Woman from Kaluga (Russia) color engraving 1870

The Soviet army counter-attacks. Late October, 1941. Tarutino, Kaluga region. Artist: Anonymous
The Soviet army counter-attacks. Late October, 1941. Tarutino, Kaluga region. Found in the collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Soviet soldiers at the monument to the heroes of the War of 1812 in the village of Tarutino Kaluga r Artist: Anonymous
Soviet soldiers at the monument to the heroes of the War of 1812 in the village of Tarutino Kaluga region. December 1941. Found in the collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

A Maiden from Kaluga in Festive Dress. Artist: Georgi, Johann Gottlieb (1729-1802)
A Maiden from Kaluga in Festive Dress. Private Collection

Two Worlds. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Two Worlds. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kaluga

A Maiden from Kaluga in Festive Dress. Artist: Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810)
A Maiden from Kaluga in Festive Dress. Private Collection

Polish women and a Russian couple, 1800s
Woman from Jaroslaw, Poland, woman from Tvier, and a couple from Kaluga in Russia. Antique hand-colored print

Racial / Russia / Provincial
Four provincial types from Yaroslav, Tver and Kaluga Date: 19th century

Soviet jet engine, 1969
Soviet jet engine. Museum display diagram of a cross-section through the engine of a Soviet semi-jet stratospheric aeroplane

Checking TV circuit board components
Television manufacture. Workers checking components for use in plasma screen televisions. Photographed at the Samsung factory in the Kaluga Region, Russia

Sketch from Tsiolkovskys notebook. Konstantin Eduardovich Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935) was a Soviet rocket pioneer. Although he never built a rocket

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"Kaluga: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the past as we journey through the captivating city of Kaluga. From the aftermath of the Crimean War in 1862 to the devastating Famine in Russia, this city has witnessed both triumphs and hardships. Intriguing engravings depict peasants selling their beloved horses to slaughterers, showcasing the desperate times that befell this region. Meanwhile, delicate porcelain figures from "The Peoples of Russia" series offer a glimpse into the diverse cultural tapestry that thrived within Kaluga's borders. Chromolithographs transport us to Kaluga and Nizhny, capturing their unique charm with vibrant colors. We catch a glimpse of a woman from Kaluga in 1870, her colorful attire reflecting her rich heritage. During World War II, brave Soviet soldiers launched counter-attacks near Tarutino in late October 1941. An anonymous artist immortalizes their heroism against all odds. These soldiers pay tribute to their predecessors at a monument dedicated to those who fought valiantly during the War of 1812. Artistic renditions by Johann Gottlieb Georgi and Klavdi Vasilyevich Lebedev showcase maidens from Kaluga adorned in festive dresses – an ode to tradition and celebration that transcends time. As we explore further back into history, Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur's depiction reveals Polish women alongside a Russian couple - an illustration of cross-cultural connections spanning centuries. Through these glimpses into different eras and perspectives, one thing remains constant – Kaluga's resilience shines through its people despite adversity. This provincial gem is not just defined by its battles or famines but also by its rich tapestry woven with stories waiting to be discovered.