Road Construction Department Collection
Discover the untold story of the Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel (Road Construction Department) through these captivating images
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Discover the untold story of the Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel (Road Construction Department) through these captivating images. From the Wood Storage Barn and Zimovsk-Meshchaninovskaia Railroad in 1906-1908, to the Explorer's Camp in the Taiga and A Group of Workers in 1909, these photographs offer a glimpse into the daily life of road construction in early 20th century Russia. Witness the building of bridges on the Dvurechno-Durovskaya Railroad, the Mal'tsevsk-Novosibirsk Road, and the Kedrovsko-Borodavskaia Road. Observe the dedication of the Railroad Work Acceptance Committee in Tomsk Province, and the intricate process of planning and smoothing roadbeds. Each image tells a story of determination, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of progress in the face of the challenging Taiga terrain.