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Transporting Cargo from Barges to Prison Storage Facilities, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
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Transporting Cargo from Barges to Prison Storage Facilities, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
Transporting Cargo from Barges to Prison Storage Facilities, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps). The Nerchinskkatorgawas part of the katorga (forced labor) system of imperial Russia, located in the province of Transbaikalia (present-day Zabaykal'skiy Kray), near the Russian border with China. The katorga was administered by the Ministry of Interior and included prisons at Akatuy, Kara, Aleksandrovsk, Nerchinskii Zavod, and Zerentuy, all of which are depicted in the album. National Library of Russia
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This photograph, titled "Transporting Cargo from Barges to Prison Storage Facilities," was captured by Russian photographer Aleksei Kuznetsov in the summer of 1891. The image is part of a larger collection, "Tipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi" (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps), which documents the daily life and operations of the Nerchinsk labor camp system in Transbaikalia, Russia. The Nerchinsk labor camps, administered by the Ministry of Interior, were located near the Russian border with China and included prisons at Akatuy, Kara, Aleksandrovsk, Nerchinskii Zavod, and Zerentuy. This photograph, taken at Nerchinskii Zavod, depicts a group of convicts, both male and female, transporting cargo from barges to a prison storage facility using handcarts. The guards watch over the process, ensuring order and discipline. The image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of the Russian penal system during the 19th century. The convicts, dressed in simple clothing, appear weary and resigned to their fate. The rugged terrain and remote location of the camp are evident in the background, emphasizing the isolation and isolation of the prisoners. The photograph also highlights the importance of transportation and logistics in the functioning of the labor camp system. The use of handcarts and barges for transporting goods indicates the reliance on manual labor and the challenges of moving supplies over long distances in the harsh Siberian climate. Overall, this photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of punishment and the meeting of frontiers in the Transbaikal territory of Russia during the late 19th century.
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