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Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov. Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
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Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov. Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890.
The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements, prisons, and inhabitants. Sakhalin Island was used by imperial Russia as a penal colony and place of exile for criminals and political prisoners. The collection depicts public life and institutions in the town of Aleksandrovsk Post, convicts working under harsh conditions or in chains, and political prisoners. The photographs also show the daily life both of the Nivkh people, indigenous to the northern part of the island, and the Russian settler population
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Sof'ia Golden Hand," captured by the lens of Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov in 1890, offers a haunting glimpse into the past of Sakhalin Island during the late 19th century. The photograph, part of a collection taken on this remote Russian island, reveals a scene from the town of Aleksandrovsk Post. The image showcases a woman named Sof'ia Blyuvshtein, also known as "Golden Hand" Sonia, as she works at a blacksmith forge. Sof'ia, a convict, was likely serving her sentence in the penal colony that existed on Sakhalin Island during the Russian Empire. The island was used as a place of exile and punishment for criminals and political dissidents. This photograph, taken in black and white, provides a stark reminder of the harsh conditions and labor that were part of daily life for those held captive. The image also highlights the unique meeting of frontiers that existed on the island. Here, we see a Russian woman, Sof'ia, working alongside her male counterparts in a traditionally male-dominated profession. Her strong, calloused hands, glowing golden in the forge's light, reflect her determination and resilience. The photograph is an invaluable historical document, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked on Sakhalin Island during this period. It serves as a testament to the human spirit's ability to adapt and endure, even in the most challenging circumstances. Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov's photograph, "Sof'ia Golden Hand," is an essential piece of heritage art that provides a fascinating window into the past. It is a poignant reminder of the complex and often overlooked history of Sakhalin Island and the people who called it home during the 19th century.
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