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Roller for rolling road surfaces, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
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Roller for rolling road surfaces, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
Roller for rolling road surfaces, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers and engineers of the road-building department of the Russian Resettlement Administration. The albums date from 1906-8 and 1909. The Russian state paid for the construction of roads such as those depicted in the albums in order to connect settlers with a railroad line, a navigable river, or commercial-industrial centers. The overall purpose of the road-building program was to promote the colonization of the taiga (moist coniferous forest regions) of Siberia. The albums show the construction of roads in the region between the main line of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and the Chet and Kandat Rivers in Tomsk gubernia (governorate). Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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This photograph, taken between 1906 and 1908, showcases a Roller for rolling road surfaces in action during the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region of Russia. The image is part of a series documenting the efforts of the Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel (Road-Building Department) of the Russian Resettlement Administration. During this period, the Russian government invested in the construction of roads to connect settlers with railroad lines, navigable rivers, or commercial-industrial centers, promoting the colonization of Siberia's taiga (moist coniferous forest regions). The albums from which this photograph is taken depict the construction of roads between the main line of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and the Chet' and Kandat Rivers in Tomsk gubernia. The Roller, a horse-drawn vehicle, was an essential tool in the road-building process. Its purpose was to compact the road surface, ensuring a solid foundation for the traffic that would follow. The photograph captures the teamwork and determination of the workers and engineers as they navigate the rugged terrain, using horses to pull the Roller over the freshly laid gravel. The image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the scenic beauty of the region with its trees and plants, as well as the people involved in the construction process. This photograph is an essential piece of historical heritage, providing insight into the challenges and achievements of Russia's road-building program during the early 20th century.
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