Volga Collection (#5)

Russia, Kostroma Oblast, Golden Ring, Kostroma, Susaninskaya Square, historic fire tower

Russia, Ivanovo Oblast, Golden Ring, Plyos, elevated view of Volga River town

Large houseboat barge, Volga River, Russia
Large houseboat barge on The Volga River (possibly with a customs or military use?), Russia. Date: circa 1910s

Russian Boat Trip
A pleasure cruiser on the Moscow - Volga Canal, Russia. Date: 1930s

Russia, Volgograd - A lock on the River Volga
Russia, between Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad) and Rostov (Don). The bow of the RV Anton Tschechov in the Volga-Don Channel, entering a lock. Date: 2010

Samara, Russia
Samara (called Kuybyshev from 1935-1990), Russia - situated in the southeastern part of European Russia (the Volga Federal District), at the confluence of the Volga and Samara Rivers

New Ulyanovsk Bridge, Russia
New Ulyanovsk Bridge. View of the final span being completed on the New Ulyanovsk Bridge over the River Volga in Russia. The bridge spans 5.8 kilometres of river but a total length of 13km including

Hovercraft on a frozen river
Hovercraft travelling across a frozen river. Hovercraft travel equally easily across water and ice, making them ideal vehicles wherever a body of water freezes over each winter

GEUR2A-00126
Russian village on the banks of the Volga. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Homeless Volga Family 1
A homeless family in a makeshift tent in the Volga region

Russia Nizhni Novgorod
General view of the town seen from the right bank of the Oka, which joins with the Volga here

Russia Kalinin Tver
Kalinin (formerly Tver) on the Volga, about 160 km northwest of Moscow, on the Moscow to St Petersburg railway

Russia Astrakhan
The harbour and town, seen from the far bank of the Volga

ASTRAKHAN
General view of Astrakhan seen from across the Volga. Carts drawn by horses and camels are in the foreground

Racial / Russia / Cheboksary
Two Sherrameeze girls with a little boy at Cheboksary on the Volga, wearing traditional costume

Russia Volga Women
Two women from the region between the Volga and Sura rivers

Fighting on the Volga
A Volga river Flotilla defends river-borne supply vessels

Customs / Sacrifice / Animal
RUSSIA; Votiak people of the Volga valley sacrifice cattle to Inmar, god of the Sun, and other deities

Timber Rafts / Volga
Timber rafts on the Volga. People and cows are transported on these rafts

Sturgeon Fishing / Volga
Fishing for sturgeon (the source of caviar) in the Volga River, Russia

Bewick / Souslik
(or Suslik) (Mus citellus) Classed by Bewick as a mouse, (he also calls it a Sisel) this rodent lives on the banks of the Volga and in Austria

Russia / Novgorod
The oldest view of the city, on either bank of the Volga

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"Volga: A River of History, Strength, and Beauty" The Volga River has witnessed countless stories unfold along its majestic waters. From the powerful aircrafts like the Ilyushin IL-76TD 90VD and Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan Dnepr landing with grace, to the peaceful scene of fishermen casting their lines on its tranquil banks at Samara. This iconic river holds a significant place in history as it became a symbol of resilience during Stalingrad Reinforced, where brave troops fought valiantly over the Volga. It also served as an inspiration for art and culture, such as the film "Volga Volga, " directed by Tourjanski, which captured the essence of this magnificent waterway. Travelers were enticed to explore this enchanting region through posters inviting them to visit Stalingrad via Intourist. Notable figures like Alexey Ivanovich Tevkelev and Kutlu-Mohammed Tevkelev left their mark on this land, contributing to its rich heritage. Standing tall along the shores is the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tsaritsyn (Volgograd), a testament to faith and architectural grandeur. The Antonov An-124-100 RA-82079 soars above these historical landmarks while carrying out important missions. Yet amidst all these events and achievements lies something truly special - homecoming. Whether it's returning from afar or rediscovering one's roots in Russia's Ivanovo Oblast within the Golden Ring near Plyos River, there is an undeniable sense of belonging that resonates deep within those who have experienced its magic. The Volga River continues to flow gracefully through time, connecting people with tales untold and memories yet to be made. Its beauty remains eternal – an everlasting reminder that nature can shape history just as much as human hands do.