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Book trade in Leningrad near the Kazan Cathedral, 1920-1929. Creator: Unknown
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Book trade in Leningrad near the Kazan Cathedral, 1920-1929. Creator: Unknown
Book trade in Leningrad near the Kazan Cathedral, 1920-1929. In the early part of the Stalin era, the Kremlin established a new administrative territory in the Soviet Far East--the Jewish Autonomous Region--to serve as a Jewish homeland. The capital of the region was the city of Birobidzhan. This album includes 274 photographs of the early years of Birobidzhan, beginning in the late 1920s. National Library of Russia
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Bookseller Columns Jewish Jews Judaism Kazan Cathedral Leningrad Ussr Petrograd Chelyabinsk Oblast Russia Saint Petersburg Russia Sankt Peterburg Soviet Soviet Union St Petersburg Rossiya Rep Russia Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics Ussr Meeting Of Frontiers
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This print captures a bustling book trade scene in Leningrad near the iconic Kazan Cathedral during the 1920s. The image provides a glimpse into the vibrant cultural and intellectual life of the era, with booksellers offering their wares against the backdrop of this historic cathedral.
During this time, significant changes were taking place in Soviet Russia, including the establishment of the Jewish Autonomous Region in the Far East as a homeland for Jewish people. This album, containing 274 photographs from that period, offers a fascinating look at early Birobidzhan and its development as a new administrative territory.
The black and white imagery adds to the nostalgic charm of this snapshot in history, showcasing not only architectural details but also capturing everyday life in Leningrad. The presence of columns and pillars further emphasizes the grandeur of the surroundings, while individuals engaged in book trading add human interest to the composition.
Overall, this print serves as a valuable historical document that sheds light on both religious and secular aspects of society during a transformative period in Russian history. It is an evocative reminder of times past and invites viewers to reflect on how far we have come since those days.
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