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RUSSIA: MARKET, c1917. Peasants at market day in Vereshchagino, Russia
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RUSSIA: MARKET, c1917. Peasants at market day in Vereshchagino, Russia
RUSSIA: MARKET, c1917.
Peasants at market day in Vereshchagino, Russia. Photograph by James Maxwell Pringle, 1917 or 1918
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1917 1918 Children Market Maxwell Peasant Pringle Russia Russian
RUSSIA - MARKET, c1917. A Glimpse into the Daily Lives of Russian Peasants in Vereshchagino
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. This photograph transports us back to a bustling market day in Vereshchagino, Russia during the early 20th century. Taken by James Maxwell Pringle in either 1917 or 1918, this snapshot offers a rare glimpse into the lives of hardworking men, women, and children as they navigate through an outdoor marketplace. The scene is filled with energy and activity as peasants from all walks of life gather to buy and sell their goods. The weathered faces of elderly men reflect years of laborious work on the land, while women clad in traditional attire skillfully barter for essential provisions. Children can be seen darting between stalls with wide-eyed curiosity, absorbing every sight and sound around them. Vereshchagino's market serves not only as a hub for trade but also as a social gathering place where villagers come together to exchange news and forge connections within their community. Against the backdrop of rustic wooden structures adorned with hand-painted signs advertising various wares, this photograph encapsulates the essence of rural Russian life at that time. Preserved by Granger Art on Demand's collection, this historical print allows us to appreciate both the resilience and simplicity that defined everyday existence for these hardworking peasants amidst turbulent times in Russia's history.
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