Group of Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) men posing with a local Russian Governor, his... between 1885 and 86. Creator: Unknown

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Group of Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) men posing with a local Russian Governor, his... between 1885 and 86. Creator: Unknown

Group of Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) men posing with a local Russian Governor, his wife, and their child in front of a yurt, between 1885 and 1886. Showing Kazakhs posed by the nomadic dwelling called a yurt. Formerly misidentified as Kyrgyz people in Siberia

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1880s Central Asia Central Asian Father Fatherhood Governor Husband Kazakh Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Asia Nomad Nomadic Nomads Parent Tent Tents Tribe Tribesman Tribesmen Wife Wives Yurt Group Portrait Meeting Of Frontiers

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This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in the history of Central Asia, as a group of Kirghiz (now known as Kazakh) men gather in front of a yurt with a local Russian Governor and his family. The scene, believed to have been captured between 1885 and 1886, showcases the meeting of two distinct cultures at the crossroads of the nineteenth century. The Kirghiz men, dressed in traditional garments, proudly pose alongside the Governor and his wife, who are elegantly attired in European clothing. Their young child, seated between the Governor and his wife, symbolizes the blending of the two worlds. The yurt, a nomadic dwelling that has been the traditional home of the Kazakh people for centuries, stands as a testament to their rich heritage. The photograph, which was previously misidentified as depicting Kyrgyz people in Siberia, offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these nomadic tribesmen and their interactions with the Russian authorities. The image, held in the collections of the Library of Congress, is a poignant reminder of the complex and intricate relationships that existed between different communities in Central Asia during this period of history. The photograph's composition, with the men arranged in a semi-circle around the Governor and his family, highlights the sense of community and camaraderie among the Kirghiz men, even as they engage with the Russian authorities. The image also underscores the importance of family and fatherhood, as the men look on with interest and affection at the Governor's wife and child.

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