Taganrog Collection

Brick factory. External view of a brick factory, showing completed bricks being stacked for delivery. Photographed at the Lemax brickworks at Taganrog, Russia

The "Lady Nancy"Raft attacking Taganrog, in the Sea of Azoff (engraving)
1608094 The " Lady Nancy" Raft attacking Taganrog, in the Sea of Azoff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bird s-Eye View of the Crimea (engraving)
2785672 Bird s-Eye View of the Crimea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of the Crimea)

Anton Chekhov and his family, Taganrog, Russia, 1874 (b / w photo)
3102144 Anton Chekhov and his family, Taganrog, Russia, 1874 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anton Chekhov and his family, Taganrog, Russia, 1874)

The War in Crimea (engraving)
1608020 The War in Crimea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Crimea. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 July 1855)

Volunteers of the flying squadron firing on the shipping at Taganrog 1855 AD (litho)
1266253 Volunteers of the flying squadron firing on the shipping at Taganrog 1855 AD (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Taganrog on the Sea of Azof (engraving)
2785405 Taganrog on the Sea of Azof (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taganrog on the Sea of Azof)

View of Taganrog on the day of the death of Emperor Alexander I on November 19, 1825, c. 1830-1840. Found in the Collection of State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg

View of Taganrog port, Sea of Azov, Russia
View of Taganrog port, Sea of Azov, Rostov, Russia, with ships of the Imperial Russian Navy, including the battleship Ioann Zlatoust (centre right, with three funnels)

View of Taganrog, c. 1840. Artist: Anonymous
View of Taganrog, c. 1840. From a private collection

The death of Alexander I of Russia in Taganrog on 19 November 1825, 1828. Artist: Anonymous
The death of Alexander I of Russia in Taganrog on 19 November 1825, 1828. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The family of Russian author and playwright Anton Chekhov, Taganrog, Russia, 1874. Artist:s Isakovich
The family of Russian author and playwright Anton Chekhov, Taganrog, Russia, 1874. Chekhov (1860-1904) (second from left) is regarded as one of Russias finest playwrights

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THE RECRUIT" STEAM GUN BOAT; The bombardment of Taganrog, in the Sea of Azoff, which was so successfully performed by Lieutenant Day, in the " Recruit", on the 3rd June last

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The " lady Nancy" Raft Attacking Taganrog, in the Sea of Azoff

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Bombardment of Taganrog

Cargo Ship
11th February 1955: Super-streamlined Russian merchant ship Taganrog (2, 792 tons) in the Surrey docks where she is discharging a cargo of crab and salmon. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

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Taganrog: A City Steeped in History and Beauty Nestled on the shores of the Sea of Azov, a city that holds within its boundaries a wealth of captivating tales. From its humble beginnings as a brick factory town to becoming an integral part of Anton Chekhov's life, this enchanting place has witnessed significant events throughout history. The echoes of Taganrog's past can still be heard through various artistic depictions. Engravings depicting the "Lady Nancy" Raft attacking Taganrog serve as reminders of the city's maritime significance. Meanwhile, bird's-eye views showcase the breathtaking beauty of Crimea from afar, highlighting Taganrog's strategic location. Anton Chekhov, one of Russia's literary giants, found solace and inspiration in this charming city. A black and white photograph captures him with his family during their time in Taganrog back in 1874—a glimpse into his personal connection with this place that shaped his writing. It also played witness to turbulent times during wartime periods. Lithographs depict volunteers firing upon shipping vessels during the War in Crimea while another engraving showcases the city itself amidst conflict—an enduring symbol of resilience against adversity. Even beyond conflicts and wars, Taganrog bore witness to historical moments that shook Russia to its core. The view captured on November 19th, 1825—the day Emperor Alexander I passed away—reveals a somber atmosphere enveloping the streets. Similarly, funeral ceremonies held at Moscow Kremlin following Alexander I's death are immortalized by Russian masters' artworks. As time progressed, so did Taganrog's landscape evolve. An anonymous artist beautifully portrays how it looked around 1840—a testament to both progress and preservation that make up this remarkable cityscape.