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Laying of the Imperial Tomsk University on 26 August 1880, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Laying of the Imperial Tomsk University on 26 August 1880, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Laying of the Imperial Tomsk University on 26 August 1880, 1890. From an album that documents the formative years of the Imperial Tomsk University (the predecessor of present-day Tomsk State University), the oldest institution of higher learning in Siberia. The album contains 83 photographs with interior and exterior views of the university's buildings, including the main administrative building, lecture halls, dormitories and dining halls, the library, botanical museum, university church, as well as the greenhouse and the university farm. The album ends with two photographs showing the ceremony at which the cornerstone of the first university building was laid on August 26, 1880
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of education in Siberia - the laying of the Imperial Tomsk University on 26 August 1880. The image, taken in 1890, is part of an album that provides a rare glimpse into the formative years of this prestigious institution, which later became known as Tomsk State University.
The album contains a total of 83 photographs showcasing various aspects of university life, from the main administrative building to lecture halls, dormitories, and dining halls. It also includes images of the library, botanical museum, university church, greenhouse, and farm. These photos offer valuable insights into the early days of higher learning in Siberia.
The highlight of the album is undoubtedly the ceremony depicted in this particular photograph - where we see individuals gathered around to witness the cornerstone being laid for what would become one of Russia's oldest universities. The solemnity and grandeur of this event are palpable even through imagery.
As we reflect on this historical moment frozen in time by an unknown creator, we are reminded of the enduring legacy left behind by those who dedicated themselves to advancing knowledge and education in remote corners of the world like Siberia.
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