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A Group of Workers in the Taiga, 1909. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
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A Group of Workers in the Taiga, 1909. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
A Group of Workers in the Taiga, 1909. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers and engineers of the road-building department of the Russian Resettlement Administration. The albums date from 1906-8 and 1909. The Russian state paid for the construction of roads such as those depicted in the albums in order to connect settlers with a railroad line, a navigable river, or commercial-industrial centers. The overall purpose of the road-building program was to promote the colonization of the taiga (moist coniferous forest regions) of Siberia. The albums show the construction of roads in the region between the main line of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and the Chet and Kandat Rivers in Tomsk gubernia (governorate). Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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A Group of Workers in the Taiga, 1909" is a captivating photograph documenting the arduous process of road construction in the Taiga region of Tomsk, Russia. Captured by the Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel (Road-Building Department) of the Russian Resettlement Administration, this image is part of a series of photographs that chronicle the various stages of dirt road construction in the area between the main line of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and the Chet' and Kandat Rivers. The Taiga, a vast expanse of moist coniferous forest, was a frontier region that the Russian government sought to colonize in the early 20th century. To facilitate the movement of settlers and connect them with commercial-industrial centers, the Russian state funded the construction of roads. This photograph showcases a group of determined workers and engineers, bundled up against the cold, as they gather around a horse-drawn vehicle, likely used for transporting construction materials. The Taiga's rugged terrain and harsh climate presented significant challenges for the road builders. The photograph captures the raw beauty of the landscape, with its dense forest and snow-covered ground, as well as the industrious spirit of the workers. The image is a testament to the human endeavor to tame the wilderness and create infrastructure that would facilitate the settlement and development of new regions. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a time when the Russian government was actively promoting the colonization of Siberia and the construction of infrastructure to support it. The Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife houses a collection of such photographs, providing a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of Russia's frontier history.
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