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Chapai sozayev working in a mine in the krasnaya shapochka (red riding hood) bauxite bed in the northern urals, ussr, 1947
Filename: 975_05_SOV-B-82160.jpg
Size: 5100 x 3490 (8.2MB)
Date: 21st March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
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Chapai sozayev working in a mine in the krasnaya shapochka (red riding hood) bauxite bed in the northern urals, ussr, 1947
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Media ID 9635779
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
1940s Drilling Industry Laborers Mine Miners Mining Russian Socialist Soviet Union Ussr Workers Working
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 1947, we are transported back in time to the rugged mining landscape of the Northern Urals in the USSR. The image showcases Chapai Sozayev, a dedicated miner, diligently working in the Krasnaya Shapochka (Red Riding Hood) bauxite bed. With sweat glistening on his brow and determination etched on his face, Sozayev epitomizes the spirit of hard work that defined Soviet industry during this era. As he drills deep into the earth's crust, he symbolizes not only a laborer but also a vital cog in Russia's socialist machinery. The composition is strikingly raw and authentic; it captures both the physical strain endured by these miners and their unwavering commitment to fueling their nation's progress. This photograph serves as a testament to the resilience and dedication of workers like Sozayev who played an integral role in building up post-war Soviet Union. As we gaze upon this powerful image frozen in time, we cannot help but reflect on how far our world has come since then. It reminds us of an era when manual labor was at its peak, where every swing of a pickaxe or turn of a drill held immense significance for national development. This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) encapsulates not just one man's story but also represents countless unsung heroes whose efforts shaped history within those mine shafts.
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