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Count Serge Vitte, half-length portrait, facing right, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
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Count Serge Vitte, half-length portrait, facing right, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Count Serge Vitte, half-length portrait, facing right, between 1880 and 1886
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1880s Alexander Alexandrovich Romanov Alexander Iii Alexander Iii Emperor Of Russia Alexander Iii Of Russia Cabinet Photograph Count Witte Czar Alexander Iii Emperor Alexander Iii Emperor Nicholas Ii Government Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich Nicholas Ii Of Russia Nicholas Ii Tsar Of Russia Nicholas Tsarevich Nikolai Ii Aleksandrovich Prime Minister Serge Witte Sergei Witte Sergei Yulyevich Witte Sergey Witte Sergey Yulyevich Witte Tsar Alexander Iii Tsar Nicholas Ii Tsar Nicholas Ii Of Russia Tsarevich Nicholas Witte Sergey Yulyevich Meeting Of Frontiers
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This half-length portrait captures Count Sergei Yulievich Vitte (1849-1915), a prominent Russian statesman and economist who served as Russia's Prime Minister from 1892 to 1906. The photograph, taken between 1880 and 1886, depicts Vitte in his late thirties, with a full beard and a serious expression. He is dressed in formal attire, wearing a tailcoat and a bow tie. At the time of this portrait, Vitte was already a distinguished figure in Russian politics. He had been a close advisor to Emperor Alexander III (r. 1881-1894) and played a key role in the implementation of the "Meeting of Frontiers" policy, which aimed to strengthen Russia's borders and expand its influence in Europe and Asia. Vitte's tenure as Prime Minister saw significant economic and political reforms, including the establishment of the Trans-Siberian Railway and the introduction of a new land tax system. He also oversaw the peaceful succession of Nicholas II (r. 1894-1917), who had been the heir apparent during Vitte's earlier service to Alexander III. This photograph is a rare glimpse into the life of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping Russia's modern history. The image, which shows the fine details of Vitte's facial features and the textures of his clothing, is a testament to the skill of the unknown photographer who captured this moment in time. The portrait is held in the Library of Congress, a treasure trove of historical art and cultural heritage, and serves as a reminder of the rich political history of Russia in the late 19th century.
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