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Railroad Work Acceptance Committee. Tomsk Province. October, 1908, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
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Railroad Work Acceptance Committee. Tomsk Province. October, 1908, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
Railroad Work Acceptance Committee. Tomsk Province. October, 1908, 1906-1908. 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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This photograph, taken in October 1908 in the Tomsk Province of Russia, showcases the Railroad Work Acceptance Committee of Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel (Road Building Department) overseeing the completion of a road construction project. The men in the image, dressed in heavy coats and hats, exude a sense of determination and pride as they gather around a newly built bridge. The bridge, with its colorful wooden planks and sturdy supports, spans a river in the taiga region, connecting settlers to the railroad line and commercial-industrial centers. The construction of roads such as this one was part of a larger Russian Resettlement Administration initiative to promote the colonization of Siberia's moister coniferous forest regions. The albums documenting this project, from 1906-1908, offer a glimpse into the daily lives of the workers and engineers involved in the arduous task of building roads in the harsh Siberian climate. The men in the photograph stand in a group, some with their hands in their pockets, others looking directly at the camera with a sense of accomplishment. Their clothing, with its practical yet distinctively Russian style, adds to the historical context of the image. The bridge, with its sturdy structure, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of those who built it. This photograph is a valuable historical artifact, offering insight into the meeting of frontiers and the human endeavor to connect people to new opportunities and resources. It is a reminder of the rich heritage of Russia's past and the importance of preserving the stories and images that tell its history.
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