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Chinese Captives in Aleksandrovsk Post, 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
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Chinese Captives in Aleksandrovsk Post, 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
Chinese Captives in Aleksandrovsk Post, 1890.
The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements, prisons, and inhabitants. Sakhalin Island was used by imperial Russia as a penal colony and place of exile for criminals and political prisoners. The collection depicts public life and institutions in the town of Aleksandrovsk Post, convicts working under harsh conditions or in chains, and political prisoners. The photographs also show the daily life both of the Nivkh people, indigenous to the northern part of the island, and the Russian settler population
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This photograph, titled 'Chinese Captives in Aleksandrovsk Post, 1890,' is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in the history of Sakhalin Island, Russia. The image was captured by renowned photographer Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov during the late 19th century, a time when the island was used as a penal colony and place of exile for criminals and political prisoners. The photograph was taken in the town of Aleksandrovsk Post, which served as the administrative center of the island. The scene unfolds before us as a group of Chinese captives stand outside in a line, their expressions conveying a sense of resignation and despair. They are dressed in tattered clothing and appear to be shackled, a stark reminder of their captivity. The building in the background, with its barren exterior and imposing appearance, is a barracks where the captives were likely housed. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the daily life of the Nivkh people, the indigenous population of the northern part of the island, as well as the Russian settler population. The meeting of these two distinct cultures is evident in the diverse group of people depicted in the photograph. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life in a penal colony during the late 19th century. It is a testament to the resilience of those who were forced to endure such conditions and a reminder of the complex history of Sakhalin Island and its people.
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