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Russian convict in Siberia. Official inspecting new convicts at the Perasilny
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Russian convict in Siberia. Official inspecting new convicts at the Perasilny
Russian convict in Siberia. Official inspecting new convicts at the Perasilny, Krasnoiarsk. Date: 1891
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This evocative image captures the moment of arrival for new convicts at the Perasilny prison in Krasnoiarsk, Siberia, in 1891. The Russian convict system was notoriously harsh, with prisoners enduring long journeys in chains and brutal conditions upon arrival at their destinations. In this photograph, an official sternly inspects a group of newly arrived convicts, their heads shaved and dressed in tattered clothing. The convicts stand with their arms crossed behind their backs, their expressions a mix of defiance and resignation. The prison complex, located in the remote and inhospitable Siberian wilderness, was designed to isolate and punish those who had transgressed against the law. The use of chains and the barren, rocky landscape serve as a reminder of the harsh realities of life in the Russian penal system. The image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a powerful reminder of the human cost of incarceration and the enduring legacy of Russia's penal colonies in Siberia.
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