River Volga Collection

Source of the Volga, Volgoverkhovye, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Source of the Volga, Volgoverkhovye, 1910

Confluence of the Kostroma River with the Volga, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Confluence of the Kostroma River with the Volga, 1910

Tver'. Left: Otroch Monastery, Ekaterininskaia Church, Church of Sts. Mina, Victor and... 1910
Tver'. Left: Otroch Monastery, Ekaterininskaia Church, Church of Sts. Mina, Victor and Vincent. Right: Church of the Nativity of Christ in Rybaki, 1910

Downtown Tver'. Visible is the Church of the Resurrection (of the Three Confessors), 1910

Isadij, on the Volga; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. Creator: Nicholas Rowe
Isadij, on the Volga; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Kazan; The moat of the old city; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. Creator: Nicholas Rowe
Kazan; The moat of the old city; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

View on the Volga, Western Bank; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. Creator: Nicholas Rowe
View on the Volga, Western Bank; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Steamboat on the Volga; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. Creator: Nicholas Rowe
Steamboat on the Volga; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

A troup of horses crossing the Volga; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. Creator: Nicholas Rowe
A troup of horses crossing the Volga; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Russian manner of punishing Robbers who infest the River-Wolga (engraving)
1092965 Russian manner of punishing Robbers who infest the River-Wolga (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Yaroslavl, Russia, 1860 (oil on canvas)
SRM91287 View of Yaroslavl, Russia, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Chernetsov, Nikanor Grigor evich (1805-79); 75x107 cm; State Russian Museum, St

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

Detail of the Burlaks on the Volga, 1870-1873, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
Detail of the Burlaks on the Volga, 1870-1873, (1965). Barge-haulers on the Volga river in Russia. Painting in the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Volga Landscape, 1870, (1965). Creator: Fyodor Vasil yev
Volga Landscape, 1965. Boats on the River Volga in Russia. Fedor Vasilyev (1850-1873) studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts. A gifted landscape painter, he died of tuberculosis at the age of 23

Barges on the Volga, 1870, (1939). Creator: Fyodor Vasil yev
Barges on the Volga, 1870, (1939). Boats on the River Volga in Russia. Fedor Vasilyev (1850-1873) studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts

The Cup, at the source of the Oka, Russia, 1895. The Oka is a river in central Russia and is a tributary of the Volga. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII

A steamboat on the Volga, Russia, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Barge haulers on the Volga, Russia, c1895. Found in the collection of The Russian State Library, Moscow

View of Nizhny Novgorod, 1878. Artist: Aleksey Bogolyubov
View of Nizhny Novgorod, 1878. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

Strelka, confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 1896. Artist: Maxim Dmitriev
Strelka, confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 1896. Found in the collection of the Institute for the History of Material Culture, St Petersburg

Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia, 1879. View of the city from the right bank of the River Oka. The river port lies at the joining of the Volga and Oka

Confluence of the Oka and the Volga, Russia, 1879. Artist: Taylor
Confluence of the Oka and the Volga, Russia, 1879. The river port of Nizhniy Novgorod lies at the joining of the two rivers

Catherine II (1729-96) the Great, riding into one of the ports in the Crimea captured
XIR233299 Catherine II (1729-96) the Great, riding into one of the ports in the Crimea captured from the Turks (engraving) (b/w photo) by Baltazar, G

A floating hospital on the River Volga, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia used for patients suffering from cholera during the fifth cholera pandemic, 1881 - 1896. From La Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Map showing the Kremlin, Moscow, 1662 (hand coloured etching)
XYC251518 Map showing the Kremlin, Moscow, 1662 (hand coloured etching) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); 36.9x48.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Poisoned fish. Fish killed by pollution in the River Volga, Russia. Photographed in 1990

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"The Mighty River Volga: A Glimpse into Russia's Rich History and Culture" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the River Volga, a majestic waterway that has played a significant role in shaping Russian history. From its turbulent past to its breathtaking landscapes, this iconic river offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of Mother Russia. In the 19th century, robbers infested the River Volga, threatening trade routes and causing chaos along its banks. The Russian manner of punishing these criminals was depicted in an intriguing engraving, showcasing justice being served with unwavering determination. Traveling further down memory lane, we encounter Yaroslavl, Russia in 1860. Through an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness the city's enchanting view as it stood proudly on the banks of the mighty Volga. Its architectural wonders harmoniously blending with nature's beauty. Nijni-Novgorod takes center stage next – known as "the Summer Market Place of All Nations" – where bustling crowds from various cultures converged to exchange goods and ideas. This vibrant hub became a melting pot of traditions that enriched both locals and visitors alike. The Burlaks on the Volga come alive through Il ya Repin's detailed artwork from 1870-1873 (1965). These hardworking men epitomize resilience as they tirelessly haul barges along this great river - their strength etched onto every line drawn by Repin’s skilled hand. Fyodor Vasil yev also captures the essence of life on board barges traversing the Volga through his masterpieces like "Volga Landscape" (1870) and "Barges on the Volga" (1939). His brushstrokes bring to life scenes filled with tranquility or bustling activity depending on which stretch of this magnificent river he portrays.