Irkutsk Collection

Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal
Olkhon Island. View across the shore of Olkhon Island across the water of Lake Baikal, Russia. Baikal has the largest volume of fresh water of any lake in the world

MAP / RUSSIA / SIBERIA C1760
Siberia and adjacent regions : St Petersburg and Moscow are on the far left, Irkutsk centre low right Date: circa 1760

Girls watching a military parade in the main square

Irkutsk Demonstration
The February Revolution spreads from Petrograd across the country - this street demonstration is at Irkutsk in Siberia

The Spasskaya Church of Our Saviour, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia, Europe

Pieces of ice with sun reflection at lake Baikal, Irkutsk region, Siberia, Russia

Two Men in the Boat "Rusalka" ("Mermaid"), 1916. Creator: G. I. Tkachenko
Two Men in the Boat "Rusalka" ("Mermaid"), 1916. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Portrait of a young man in a tailcoat, 1910-1919. Creator: Peterburgskaia fotografia
Portrait of a young man in a tailcoat, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Milliner Buyanova Tatyana Ivanovna., 1910-1919. Creator: Naz'mov
Milliner Buyanova Tatyana Ivanovna., 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Tatar family of an employee of the office of Irkutsk merchants Shafigulins G.M. Muratov..., 1915. Creator: N. Z
Tatar family of an employee of the office of Irkutsk merchants Shafigulins G.M. Muratov - wife Faizoy and children Anvar Bek, Hamid and Galchira, 1915

Uvarov and Volkov, collecting donations for the benefit of those wounded in World War I, 1910-1919. Creator: S. E
Uvarov and Volkov, collecting donations for the benefit of those wounded in World War I, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth

Evgenia Reshetnikova is a high school student, 1914. Creator: S. E. Gorshkov
Evgenia Reshetnikova is a high school student, 1914. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Procession on Bolshaia Street, 1910-1919. Creator: Getke
Procession on Bolshaia Street, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Military Parade in Alexander's Square, 1910-1919. Creators: IV Bulatov, A. Milevskii
Military Parade in Alexander's Square, 1910-1919. The photographs show views of both the city of Irkutsk and countryside of Irkutsk Province; methods of transportation; and the citizenry

A group of men with the newspaper "Irkutsk Vedomosti", 1905. Creator: Unknown
A group of men with the newspaper "Irkutsk Vedomosti", 1905. This collection contains 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

The family of the builder of the Trans-Siberian railway, Usevich, with friends, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The family of the builder of the Trans-Siberian railway, Usevich, with friends, 1900. This collection contains 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

A nurse from Krasny Kerst, Irkutsk resident Zhilkina N., who died at the front, 1917. Creator: Zolotoe Runo
A nurse from Krasny Kerst, Irkutsk resident Zhilkina N., who died at the front, 1917. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

P.L. Stolyarov and V.P. Karetnikov playing violins, 1910-1919. Creator: I. F. Varlekhovskii
P.L. Stolyarov and V.P. Karetnikov playing violins, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

A. G. Male, Brigade Chief of the Irkutsk Volunteer Fire Association, 1909. Creator: A. N. Osetskii
A. G. Male, Brigade Chief of the Irkutsk Volunteer Fire Association, 1909. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich in the Winter Uniform of a Firefighter (With His Wife), 1901. Creator: N. A. Lavrov
Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich in the Winter Uniform of a Firefighter (With His Wife), 1901. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Young Woman, 1901. Creator: N. A. Lavrov
Young Woman, 1901. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Spruce Taiga near Irkutsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Spruce Taiga near Irkutsk, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia

A group of students from the Maiden Institute with teachers on the porch of the dacha, 1900. Creators: I. A
A group of students from the Maiden Institute with teachers on the porch of the dacha, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

Public feeding of poor children in the Ascension Monastery, 1900. Creators: I. A. Podgorbunskii, V. I. Podgorbunskii
Public feeding of poor children in the Ascension Monastery, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

Portrait of an unknown man on the porch of a wooden house, 1900. Creators: I. A. Podgorbunskii, V. I. Podgorbunskii
Portrait of an unknown man on the porch of a wooden house, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

Picnic. Group of Men on the River Shore, 1900. Creators: I. A. Podgorbunskii, V. I. Podgorbunskii
Picnic. Group of Men on the River Shore, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

Fishermen with a net in their hands, 1900. Creators: I. A. Podgorbunskii, V. I. Podgorbunskii
Fishermen with a net in their hands, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

Buryats of the Baikal region, 1900. Creators: I. A. Podgorbunskii, V. I. Podgorbunskii
Buryats of the Baikal region, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

A group of Irkutsk high school students with a teacher on the bank of the river (Ushakovka), 1900. Creators: I. A
A group of Irkutsk high school students with a teacher on the bank of the river (Ushakovka), 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

Portrait of three high school students, 1900. Creator: PA Milevskii
Portrait of three high school students, 1900. This collection contains 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Aleksandra Semenovna Lavrent'eva, Sister of Photographer A.S. Lavrent'ev, in a Ballet Costume, 1900. This collection contains 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth

Brigade Commander Vladimir Nikolaevich Vodoleev in a Firefighter's Uniform, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Brigade Commander Vladimir Nikolaevich Vodoleev in a Firefighter's Uniform, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich in Uniform with a Sabre and in a Helmet, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich in Uniform with a Sabre and in a Helmet, 1901. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Nikolai Illarionovich Iamol'skii (On the Left) in the Parade Uniform of the... early 20th cent. Creator: Unknown
Nikolai Illarionovich Iamol'skii (On the Left) in the Parade Uniform of the Irkutsk Volunteer Fire Association, early 20th century

Orchestra, Created in 1903, of the Volunteer Fire Association, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Orchestra, Created in 1903, of the Volunteer Fire Association, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich Sitting at a Table Set for a Holiday Together with... early 20th cent Creator: Unknown
Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich Sitting at a Table Set for a Holiday Together with Five Women and Two Men, early 20th century

Portrait of a girl with a hoop and a doll, 1900. Creator: I. Antonopulo
Portrait of a girl with a hoop and a doll, 1900. This collection contains 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Young People, Presumably the Sons of Fire Chief A.F. Domishkevich, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Young People, Presumably the Sons of Fire Chief A.F. Domishkevich, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Young Man (Aleksandr Domishkevich) in a Civilian Suit, 1900. Creator: VV Degtiarev
Young Man (Aleksandr Domishkevich) in a Civilian Suit, 1900. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Young Bearded Man in a Civilian Suit, 1902. Creator: A. Artem'eva
Young Bearded Man in a Civilian Suit, 1902. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Brigade Commander Ismail Iakovlevich Vakulenko in a Firefighter's Uniform, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

A group of Irkutsk high school students on an excursion in the forest, 1900. Creators: I. A. Podgorbunskii, V. I
A group of Irkutsk high school students on an excursion in the forest, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

A group of people being treated in a hospital room, 1900. Creators: I. A. Podgorbunskii, V. I. Podgorbunskii
A group of people being treated in a hospital room, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

Cyclists in the courtyard of the estate, 1900. Creators: V. I. Podgorbunskii, I. A. Podgorbunskii
Cyclists in the courtyard of the estate, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

A group of travelers at the holy spring, 1900. Creators: I. A. Podgorbunskii, V. I. Podgorbunskii
A group of travelers at the holy spring, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

Portrait of the girls Nina and Zhenya, 1900. Creator: V. A. Metenkov
Portrait of the girls Nina and Zhenya, 1900. This collection contains 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Angara at Irkutsk, 1886. Artist: Nikolai Dobrovolsky
Angara at Irkutsk, 1886. View of the Siberian city of Irkutsk from across the Angara River. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Irkutsk, Russia

Russia, Irkutsk, Listvyanka village at Lake Baikal, Local handicrafts

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Welcome to Irkutsk, a captivating city in Siberia, Russia. This picturesque destination offers a plethora of breathtaking sights and cultural experiences. One must-visit spot is Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal, where you can immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of nature. As you explore this historical city, don't miss the chance to discover its rich past by visiting the Museum of Wooden Architecture or marveling at the Spasskaya Church of Our Saviour. It also boasts vibrant traditions and events that showcase its unique identity. Witness the excitement as girls gather to watch a military parade in the main square or join locals during an exhilarating Irkutsk Demonstration. The city's history comes alive through artworks like Nikolai Dobrovolsky's masterpiece "Angara at Irkutsk, " which beautifully captures the essence of this region. Nature enthusiasts will be enthralled by Lake Baikal's wonders. Admire pieces of ice with sun reflections glistening on its surface or be mesmerized by ice stalactites inside caves along its shores during sunset. Cape Uyuga presents another awe-inspiring sight—a flat expanse of ice adorned with intricate cracks that add a touch of magic to your journey. As you wander through Irkutsk's charming streets, take note of little details like wooden shutters on houses that reflect traditional Russian architecture and add charm to every corner.