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Gilyak boatmen, 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin
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Gilyak boatmen, 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin
Gilyak boatmen, 1865-1871. This album contains 154 photographs taken in the second half of the 1860s and 1870s by a local photographer from the Far East, V. V. Lanin. The merchant V. P. Myl'nikov presented it as a gift to the Imperial Public Library of St. Petersburg upon his return from the Amur region. The photographs represent a variety of subjects, including municipal scenes of Blagoveshchensk, Nikolaevsk-na-Amure, and Vladivostok; images of native life and culture, views of nature, and commerce along the Amur, Ussuri, and Suifun Rivers
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1860s Anthropology Boatman Clasped Hands Ethnic Ethnography Ethnology Far East Far Eastern Gilyak Hand Hands Clasped Lanin Vv National Library Of Russia Nivkh Pipe Teenage Teenager Teenagers Teens Tobacco Pipe V V Lanin Vv Lanin Meeting Of Frontiers Posture
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This photograph, titled "Gilyak Boatmen" by Russian photographer V.V. Lanin, dates back to the 1860s from the Amur region in the Far East. The image showcases a group of Gilyak (also known as Nivkh) boatmen, a native ethnicity residing in the Amur-Heilong basin. The photograph is part of a collection of 154 images taken by Lanin, presented as a gift to the Imperial Public Library of St. Petersburg upon his return from the region. The photograph captures the essence of the Gilyak people's daily life, showcasing their traditional clothing and boat-building skills. The boatmen are depicted in a casual setting, seated on the ground with their hands clasped, while one boy holds a tobacco pipe. Their clothing, consisting of coats, hats, and dresses, reflects their unique cultural heritage. The image offers a glimpse into the meeting of frontiers between the Russian influence and the indigenous population. The boatmen's posture and expression convey a sense of pride and confidence in their profession, which was essential for commerce along the Amur, Ussuri, and Suifun Rivers. The photograph is a valuable ethnographic and historical record, providing insight into the lives of the Gilyak people during the 19th century. This image, with its rich historical and cultural significance, is a testament to the importance of preserving the heritage of diverse communities and the role of photography in documenting their stories. The Gilyak Boatmen remain an enduring symbol of the unique history and traditions of the Far East.
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