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St Nicholas Church Sredne-Kariiskii Mines, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
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St Nicholas Church Sredne-Kariiskii Mines, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
St Nicholas Church Sredne-Kariiskii Mines, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps). The Nerchinskkatorgawas part of the katorga (forced labor) system of imperial Russia, located in the province of Transbaikalia (present-day Zabaykal'skiy Kray), near the Russian border with China. The katorga was administered by the Ministry of Interior and included prisons at Akatuy, Kara, Aleksandrovsk, Nerchinskii Zavod, and Zerentuy, all of which are depicted in the album. National Library of Russia
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St. Nicholas Church in Sredne-Kariiskii Mines, 1891: A Snapshot of Transbaikal Russia's Religious and Penal Landscape This photograph, taken by Aleksei Kuznetsov in July 1891, captures the exterior of St. Nicholas Church in Sredne-Kariiskii Mines, a part of the Nerchinsk hard labor camps in Transbaikalia, Russia. The image is one of 74 views contained in the album "Tipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi" (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps), which offers a unique glimpse into the penal colony's daily life and landscape. The Nerchinsk katorga was a system of forced labor administered by the Ministry of Interior and included prisons at Akatuy, Kara, Aleksandrovsk, Nerchinskii Zavod, and Zerentuy. The church, with its distinctive onion domes, stands as a testament to the meeting of frontiers, where the Russian Orthodox faith and the penal system intersected. The photograph showcases the wooden, domed church, with its intricate details and ornate decorations. The exterior, bathed in the soft light of the 19th century, reveals the devotion and resilience of the exiled community. The image also highlights the architectural beauty of the church, which stands proudly amidst the rugged terrain of Siberia. The St. Nicholas Church in Sredne-Kariiskii Mines serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history and complex realities of Transbaikal Russia during the 1890s. The photograph, taken by Aleksei Kuznetsov, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the intersection of religion, punishment, and the human spirit.
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