Yamshchik Collection

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria taking a ride with his phaeton, 1864. Creator: Bensa
Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria taking a ride with his phaeton, 1864. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Coachmen in Petersburg, Mid of the 19th cen Creator: Timm, Vasily (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
Coachmen in Petersburg, Mid of the 19th cen.. Private Collection

Troika during a thunderstorm, 1830s. Creator: Hampeln, Carl, von (1794-after 1880)
Troika during a thunderstorm, 1830s. Found in the Collection of Museum of Horse breeding in the Timiryazev Academy, Moscow

Russian Carriages: Droshky and Kibitka, Between 1792 and 1820. Private Collection

Russian sledges, Between 1792 and 1820. Private Collection

A coach ride through Saint Petersburg. Private Collection

The ride of Emperor Nicholas I through the palace square, 1843. Found in the Collection of State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg

Sleigh of a Russian family pursued by wolves, 1830s. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Spasskoye-Lutovinovo

Winter Sleigh Rides, 19th century. Private Collection

Wedding Scene. Private Collection

Coachman, 1920. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Coachman, 1920. Private Collection

Snowstorm, 1901. Artist: Karasin, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1842-1908)
Snowstorm, 1901. Found in the collection of the State Regional I. Pozhalostin Art Museum, Ryasan

Race of sledges at Krasny Kabachok (Little Red Tavern), 1814. Artist: Sauerweid, Alexander Ivanovich (1783-1844)
Race of sledges at Krasny Kabachok (Little Red Tavern), 1814. From a private collection

Nicholas I of Russia in a sleigh, 1850. Artist: Anonymous
Nicholas I of Russia in a sleigh, 1850. From a private collection

Troika on a Winter Road, End 1860s-Early 1870s. Artist: Sverchkov, Nikolai Yegorovich (1817-1898)
Troika on a Winter Road, End 1860s-Early 1870s. From a private collection

Troika, 1866. Artist: Sokolov, Pyotr Petrovich (1821-1899)
Troika, 1866. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Troika in Winter, 1880s. Artist: Sokolov, Pyotr Petrovich (1821-1899)
Troika in Winter, 1880s. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula

A coachman. Artist: Malyavin, Filipp Andreyevich (1869-1940)
A coachman. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

Shrovetide, 1916. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Shrovetide, 1916. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A reckless coachman, 1920. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
A reckless coachman, 1920. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Berdyansk

Russian Winter. Artist: Korovin, Konstantin Alexeyevich (1861-1939)
Russian Winter. From a private collection

Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov of Chesma on a horse drawn sledge, 1778. Artist: Anonymous
Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov of Chesma on a horse drawn sledge, 1778. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

A coachman, 1912-1928. Artist: Filonov, Pavel Nikolayevich (1883-1941)
A coachman, 1912-1928. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Winter. Sledge driving. Artist: Pervukhin, Konstantin Konstantinovich (1863-1915)
Winter. Sledge driving. From a private collection

Children on a horse drawn sleigh, 1870. Artist: Pelevin, Ivan Andreyevich (1840-1917)
Children on a horse drawn sleigh, 1870. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Nizhny Tagil

Winter, 1825. Artist: Orlowski, Alexander Osipovich (1777-1832)
Winter, 1825. From a private collection

Shrovetide. Artist: Sverchkov, Nikolai Yegorovich (1817-1898)
Shrovetide. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Lugansk

Carriages and sledges during the Winter in Russia. Artist: Anonymous
Carriages and sledges during the Winter in Russia. From a private collection

The Winter Russian Travelling Carriage, 1810s. Artist: Dubourg, Matthew (active 1786-1838)
The Winter Russian Travelling Carriage, 1810s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Kibitka, 1820. Artist: Pluchart, Eugene (1809-1880)
Kibitka, 1820. Found in the collection of the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Sledge driving, 1830-1840s. Artist: Damam-Demartrait, Michel Francois (1763-1827)
Sledge driving, 1830-1840s. From a private collection

Kibitka, 1810s. Artist: Damam-Demartrait, Michel Francois (1763-1827)
Kibitka, 1810s. From a private collection

On the Road to Yasnaya Polyana, 1903. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
On the Road to Yasnaya Polyana, 1903. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk

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"Yamshchik: A Glimpse into the Romantic Era of Russian Carriages and Sleighs" Step back in time to the 19th century, where the clatter of hooves and the jingle of bells filled the air. Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, a distinguished figure, enjoyed a leisurely ride through Vienna's streets in his elegant phaeton. This iconic moment captured by Bensa transports us to an era when coachmen were revered for their skillful handling of these magnificent carriages. In Petersburg, amidst bustling city life, Timm's portrayal reveals another facet of yamshchiks' daily routines. These dedicated coachmen navigated through crowded streets with precision and grace, ensuring their passengers arrived at their destinations safely. Their expertise was admired by all who witnessed them maneuvering these grand vehicles. But it wasn't just on dry land that yamshchiks showcased their talents; they also conquered treacherous weather conditions. Hampeln's depiction takes us into a thunderstorm as troikas race against nature's fury. The power and speed displayed by these three-horse teams left spectators awestruck. Russian carriages held great significance during this period too – droshkys and kibitkas symbolized freedom and adventure as they traversed vast landscapes between 1792 and 1820. Meanwhile, sledges glided gracefully over snow-covered terrains during winter months, providing an enchanting mode of transportation for those seeking magical journeys. Saint Petersburg served as a backdrop for many memorable rides throughout history – from leisurely strolls along its picturesque streets to grand processions like Emperor Nicholas I's regal parade across Palace Square in 1843. Each carriage ride offered glimpses into Russia's rich cultural heritage while showcasing the craftsmanship behind these exquisite vehicles. Not all rides were idyllic though; some took on thrilling adventures reminiscent of folklore.