Oka River Collection

Ancient Tatar tomb of a Khan in Kasimov (Kassimov) on the Oka River (Ryazan Oblast, Russia)
FLO4723064 Ancient Tatar tomb of a Khan in Kasimov (Kassimov) on the Oka River (Ryazan Oblast, Russia). Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)

Machine department, Oka River, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Machine department, Oka River, 1912

Soon-to-be-finished portion of the lock, Kuzminskoe, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Soon-to-be-finished portion of the lock, Kuzminskoe, 1912

Construction of the lock, Kuzminskoe, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Construction of the lock, Kuzminskoe, 1912

Dam's slender abutment and part of the finished sill, Beloomut, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Dam's slender abutment and part of the finished sill, Beloomut, 1912. A uniformed man standing near a dam abutment, more men posed in background

Laying concrete for the dam's sluice, Beloomut, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Laying concrete for the dam's sluice, Beloomut, 1912. Workers and supervisors posing for photograph amid preparations for pouring cement for sluice dam foundation across the Oka River near

Sawmill, Oka River, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Sawmill, Oka River, 1912. Several men standing near a sawmill

Barracks of the Ministry of Communication and Transportation, Oka River, 1912. People posed in front of a barrack, near the river

Water pumps, Kuzminskoe, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Water pumps, Kuzminskoe, 1912

View to Oka river, Aleksin, Tula region, Russia

Workers and supervisors posing for photograph amid preparations for pouring cement for
698945 Workers and supervisors posing for photograph amid preparations for pouring cement for sluice dam foundation across the Oka River, near Beloomut, Russian Empire

Sunrise on the Oka River
Dmitry Doronin

Nijni-Novgorod, Russia, the Summer Market Place of All Nations, 1898. View of the Church of the Nativity in the town of Nizhny Novgorod, (also known as Gorky). Stereocard by Underwood & Underwood

On the River Oka, 1890, (1965). Creator: Abram Arkhipov
On the River Oka, 1890, (1965). Russian peasants on a boat on the Oka River, a tributary of the Volga. From " Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" by Vladimir Fiala

Early Snow, 1891. Artist: Polenov, Vasili Dmitrievich (1844-1927)
Early Snow, 1891. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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The Oka River, winding its way through central Russia, is a lifeline for the communities that call its banks home. From its source in the Smolensk Oblast to where it meets the Volga River in Nizhny Novgorod, the Oka provides water for drinking, irrigation, and transportation. Its gentle currents are a playground for fishermen and boaters alike, while its picturesque scenery attracts nature lovers from far and wide. The history of the Oka River is as rich as its waters - it has witnessed battles between ancient tribes, served as a trade route during the time of Kievan Rus', and played a crucial role in defending Moscow from invaders. Today, it continues to be an important artery of commerce and culture in this vast land. As you stand on its shores and watch the sun set over its tranquil surface, you can't help but feel grateful for this mighty river that sustains life along its course.