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Yakut Winter Yurt, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
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Yakut Winter Yurt, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Yakut Winter Yurt, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka), part of a collection of albums in the Prints Division of the National Library of Russia documenting expeditions to Siberia and the Russian Far East undertaken mostly in the late 19th century. The compiler of the album was Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev, a member of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society. The album is comprised of 64 finely drawn illustrations, most in color, taken from 21 issues of another publication and bound together. The illustrations show towns and cities, monasteries, landscape, scenes on the Lena River, and the people of the different ethnic groups
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Yakut Winter Yurt, 1856
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is a captivating black and white lithograph by Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev, showcasing a traditional Yakut winter dwelling, or "ger," nestled amidst the vast, snow-covered landscape of Siberia. The image, taken from Bulychev's album "A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka," offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Yakut people during the 19th century. Bulychev, a member of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society, meticulously documented his expedition to the Russian Far East through this collection of 64 finely drawn illustrations. The album, comprised of lithographs taken from various publications, offers a rich visual record of the region's diverse landscapes, towns, and ethnic groups. In this particular image, three men are seen preparing for the harsh winter ahead, huddled around a smoky fire outside their yurt. The yurt, a portable, round tent with a conical roof, is an essential adaptation to the extreme cold and nomadic lifestyle of the Yakut people. The men, bundled up in fur coats and hats, appear focused on their preparations, perhaps gathering firewood or packing provisions for their sleds. The scene exudes a sense of isolation and resilience, as the trio braces for the long, unforgiving winter in this remote, frontier region. The snow-covered ground, the smoke rising from the fire, and the stark, barren trees in the background all contribute to the image's haunting, yet beautiful, depiction of life on the Siberian frontier. This historic, black and white lithograph serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of the Yakut people and the challenges they faced during the 19th century. It also offers a unique window into the past, allowing us to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Siberia and the Russian Far East.
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