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East Side of the Kutomara Silver Smelting Plant, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
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East Side of the Kutomara Silver Smelting Plant, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
East Side of the Kutomara Silver Smelting Plant, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps). The Nerchinskkatorgawas part of the katorga (forced labor) system of imperial Russia, located in the province of Transbaikalia (present-day Zabaykal'skiy Kray), near the Russian border with China. The katorga was administered by the Ministry of Interior and included prisons at Akatuy, Kara, Aleksandrovsk, Nerchinskii Zavod, and Zerentuy, all of which are depicted in the album. National Library of Russia
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This photograph, titled 'East Side of the Kutomara Silver Smelting Plant, 1891,' is a captivating glimpse into the industrial past of Transbaikalia, Russia. Taken by renowned photographer Aleksei Kuznetsov, this image is one of 74 views documented in his album 'Tipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi' (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps). The Nerchinsk katorga was part of the imperial Russian katorga system, which included prisons at Akatuy, Kara, Aleksandrovsk, Nerchinskii Zavod, and Zerentuy. The Kutomara Silver Smelting Plant, depicted in the photograph, was a significant industrial complex located in the province of Transbaikalia, near the Russian border with China. The plant was responsible for the extraction and processing of silver ore, contributing to Russia's industrial growth during the 19th century. The East Side of the plant is shown here, with its impressive wooden buildings and smokestacks rising against the backdrop of the Transbaikal Territory. The meeting of frontiers is evident in this image, as the plant represents the clash between the Russian penal servitude system and the industrial advancements of the time. The laborers, exiled to the camps, were forced to work in the mines and smelting plants, contributing to the production of valuable metals such as silver. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life in the labor camps, while also showcasing the impressive industrial infrastructure of the time. The photograph is a valuable historical record, offering insights into the history of Russia's industrialization and its penal system during the 1890s. The image, with its wooden structures and smokestacks, stands as a testament to the past, inviting us to reflect on the complexities of Russia's history and the human stories that lie within.
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