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Transbaikal railway. The railway track near the city of Chita, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
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Transbaikal railway. The railway track near the city of Chita, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Transbaikal railway. The railway track near the city of Chita, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia
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This chromolithograph depicts a scene from the Transbaikal Railway near the city of Chita in the late 1900s. The railway, which was constructed between 1896 and 1916, served as a vital means of communication and transportation in the remote regions of Siberia and the Russian Far East. The image captures the railway track stretching into the distance, winding through the rugged terrain and meeting the horizon. Men in traditional Russian attire can be seen standing along the track, possibly waiting for the arrival of a train or engaged in maintenance work. The railway line brought significant change to the region, connecting it to the rest of Russia and facilitating the movement of people, goods, and ideas. This historic image, now held in the National Library of Russia, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the Transbaikal Railway represented the very essence of progress and the spirit of exploration.
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