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A Bridge 6 Sazhens Long. Kedrovsko-Borodavskaia Road, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
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A Bridge 6 Sazhens Long. Kedrovsko-Borodavskaia Road, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
A Bridge 6 Sazhens Long. Kedrovsko-Borodavskaia Road, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers and engineers of the road-building department of the Russian Resettlement Administration. The albums date from 1906-8 and 1909. The Russian state paid for the construction of roads such as those depicted in the albums in order to connect settlers with a railroad line, a navigable river, or commercial-industrial centers. The overall purpose of the road-building program was to promote the colonization of the taiga (moist coniferous forest regions) of Siberia. The albums show the construction of roads in the region between the main line of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and the Chet and Kandat Rivers in Tomsk gubernia (governorate). Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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This print captures the monumental construction of a bridge spanning 6 sazhens (approximately 12 meters) along the Kedrovsko-Borodavskaia Road in Russia. Taken between 1906 and 1908, this image is part of a collection documenting the various stages in the development of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by dedicated workers and engineers from the road-building department of the Russian Resettlement Administration.
The purpose behind these ambitious road-building endeavors was to connect settlers with essential transportation links such as railroad lines, navigable rivers, and commercial-industrial centers. The Russian state invested heavily in constructing roads like this one to facilitate colonization efforts in Siberia's taiga regions – moist coniferous forest areas that were ripe for settlement.
Located between the main line of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and the Chet' and Kandat Rivers in Tomsk gubernia (governorate), this particular bridge represents an important connection point within a vast frontier landscape. The image showcases men diligently working on its construction, emphasizing their vital role in shaping Russia's historical heritage.
Preserved at Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. It reminds us of both our capacity for transformative infrastructure projects and our deep-rooted desire to explore new territories.
With its wooden structure still unfinished against a backdrop of lush greenery, this image encapsulates not only a specific moment but also symbolizes progress unfolding before our eyes. It invites us to reflect on how far we have come while appreciating those who labored tirelessly to build pathways into uncharted lands.
Through Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel's lens, we are transported back to early 20th-century Russia – witnessing firsthand how roads became lifelines connecting communities across vast expanses. This remarkable visual artifact stands as a testament to the power of human determination and the enduring legacy of those who paved the way for future generations.
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