Kamchadal Collection

A Yurt or winter hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century
3252963 A Yurt or winter hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century; (add.info.: A Yurt or winter hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century)

A Balagan or summer hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century
3252962 A Balagan or summer hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century; (add.info.: A Balagan or summer hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century)

Yellow or Mongolian breed. Color of sooty brown or olive brown; hair black, rare, inspient, face crushed
6202810 Yellow or Mongolian breed. Color of sooty brown or olive brown; hair black, rare, inspient, face crushed, wide in the gothic knobs, narrow in the chin, eyes divergent, nose little protruding

Kamchadals on baht pull out fish from the “muzzles” of the “constipation”... 1910-29. Creator: Ivan Emelianovich Larin
Kamchadals on baht pull out fish from the "muzzles" of the "constipation" (structure for fishing), 1910-1929

Kamchadal hunters against the backdrop of the city, with guns, furs, on skis, 1910-1929. From an album containing 296 works offering a glimpse of life in the Russian Far Northeast in the first third

Kamchadals on the river bank near the baht and logs prepared for hollowing out the baht, 1922-1923. From an album of 296 works which offer a glimpse of life in the Russian Far Northeast in the first

Costume Plate (Femme Kamls chadalle), Late 18th to early 19th century. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costume Plate (Femme Kamls chadalle), Late 18th to early 19th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de Kamtschatka, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de Kamtschatka, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Kamtschadale, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Kamtschadale, c1797

Kamchadal, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Kamchadal, 1862. Sheet 59 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Kamchadals. Winter Station, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Kamchadals. Winter Station, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

Kamchadals, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Kamchadals, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

A Kamtchadal or Kamchadal in his full dress
A Kamtchadal or Kamchadal, ethnic man from the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, in his full dress. 1768

A Kamtschadale travelling in Winter
A Kamtschadale (or Kamchadal, native man of Kamchatka, Russia) travelling in winter with a sleigh drawn by a team of dogs. 19th century

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The Kamchadal people, also known as the Itelmens, are an indigenous group native to the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. With a rich cultural heritage and deep connection to their land, they have preserved traditional practices such as fishing, hunting, and reindeer herding for generations. Despite facing challenges from colonization and modernization, the Kamchadals continue to celebrate their unique language, folklore, and spiritual beliefs. Their resilience and strong sense of community have allowed them to maintain a strong cultural identity in the face of adversity. Today, efforts are being made to support the preservation traditions and promote awareness of their important role in Russian history. The Kamchadal people serve as a reminder of the importance of honoring indigenous cultures and protecting their rights for future generations.