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Krasnovodsk Collection

Krasnovodsk: A Historical Hub on the Caspian Sea Nestled along the shores of the majestic Caspian Sea

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Russian Military Positions in Asia, Krasnovodsk, on the Caspian Sea (engraving)

Russian Military Positions in Asia, Krasnovodsk, on the Caspian Sea (engraving)
1591106 Russian Military Positions in Asia, Krasnovodsk, on the Caspian Sea (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: The Afghan Boundary Dispute (engraving)

The Afghan Boundary Dispute (engraving)
1591086 The Afghan Boundary Dispute (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Boundary Dispute)

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Caspian Sea Shore - oil refinery near Krasnovodsk

Caspian Sea Shore - oil refinery near Krasnovodsk town - oil pollution along the water edge. Turkmenistan. April

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Sand Dunes of Karakum desert - meet sea at Caspian

Sand Dunes of Karakum desert - meet sea at Caspian sea shore - near Krasnovodsk town. Turkmenistan. April

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Caspian Sea Shore - near Krasnovodsk - a view

Caspian Sea Shore - near Krasnovodsk - a view from an abandoned lighthouse. Turkmenistan. April

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Caspian sea shore - railway to Krasnovodsk town - sunset

Caspian sea shore - railway to Krasnovodsk town - sunset. Turkmenistan. April

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Pollution - abandoned docks and rusting barges

Pollution - abandoned docks and rusting barges - bay of Krasnovodsk town. Caspian sea shore - oil refinery and oil storage on another side of the bay - Turkmenistan. April

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Karakum Desert - sand dunes - encroaching on Caspian

Karakum Desert - sand dunes - encroaching on Caspian sea - near Krasnovodsk town. Turkmenistan

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Grass Snake - in sand dunes - near Caspian sea

Grass Snake - in sand dunes - near Caspian sea shore - near Krasnovodsk town (Natrix natrix). Turkmenistan

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Caspian Sea Shore - near Krasnovodsk town - summer

Caspian Sea Shore - near Krasnovodsk town - summer. Turkmenistan

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Railway Ashgabad - Krasnovodsk - in desert landscape

Railway Ashgabad - Krasnovodsk - in desert landscape along the Kopet-Dag mountains. a major transport artery in Turkmenistan - former CIS - Spring - April

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Ashgabad - Krasnovodsk railway - goes across the

Ashgabad - Krasnovodsk railway - goes across the Karakum desert. along Kopetdag mountains (on the right) - Turkmenistan - former CIS - Spring - April - a cloudy day

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Russian Military Positions in Asia: Krasnovodsk, on the Caspian Sea, 1885

Russian Military Positions in Asia: Krasnovodsk, on the Caspian Sea, 1885

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Picture No. 10883464

Picture No. 10883464
Karakum Desert - sand dunes - encroaching on Caspian sea - near Krasnovodsk town Date:

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Picture No. 10883457

Picture No. 10883457
Caspian Sea Shore - near Krasnovodsk town - summer Date:

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Picture No. 10883497

Picture No. 10883497
Caspian Sea Shore - near Krasnovodsk - a view from an abandoned lighthouse Date:

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Picture No. 10883498

Picture No. 10883498
Sand Dunes of Karakum desert - meet sea at Caspian sea shore - near Krasnovodsk town Date:

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Picture No. 10883495

Picture No. 10883495
Caspian sea shore - railway to Krasnovodsk town - sunset Date:

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Picture No. 10876896

Picture No. 10876896
Ashgabad - Krasnovodsk railway - goes across the Karakum desert Date:

Background imageKrasnovodsk Collection: Russian Military Positions in Asia: Krasnovodsk, on the Caspian Sea, 1885

Russian Military Positions in Asia: Krasnovodsk, on the Caspian Sea, 1885


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Krasnovodsk: A Historical Hub on the Caspian Sea Nestled along the shores of the majestic Caspian Sea, Krasnovodsk stands as a testament to Russia's military presence in Asia. Engravings depicting Russian military positions remind us of its strategic importance throughout history. The Afghan Boundary Dispute engraving serves as a reminder of the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding Krasnovodsk. As disputes raged on, this coastal town became an important hub for diplomatic negotiations and border control. Gazing at the oil refinery near Krasnovodsk, one cannot help but marvel at how industry has shaped this region. The Caspian Sea shore becomes a meeting point between nature's sand dunes and human ingenuity, where progress intertwines with natural beauty. As we explore further, we witness the encroachment of Karakum Desert's sand dunes onto the Caspian coastline. Nature's relentless force merges with man-made structures like railways connecting Ashgabad to Krasnovodsk - a mesmerizing sight during sunset. However, not all is idyllic along these shores. Pollution haunts abandoned docks and rusting barges; remnants of past endeavors now marred by neglect. Yet amidst this decay emerges life itself - a grass snake slithers through sand dunes near the Caspian sea, reminding us that nature always finds its way. In summer months, locals flock to enjoy Krasnovodsk's charms - basking in warm sunrays while relishing breathtaking views along the shoreline, and is here that memories are made and shared among friends and families alike. The railway from Ashgabad to Krasnovodsk traverses vast desert landscapes; an engineering feat that connects two worlds seemingly apart yet intrinsically linked by their historical significance. Krasnovodsk tells tales of conquests and diplomacy; it bears witness to the interplay between man and nature.