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Kursk Collection

"Exploring the Rich History and Cultural Heritage of Kursk, Russia" Kursk, a city steeped in history and cultural significance

Background imageKursk Collection: Schoolgirl with performing robot C016 / 8377

Schoolgirl with performing robot C016 / 8377
Robot and schoolgirl. An 11-year old girl programming a robot to perform. This robot has a basic repertoire of sounds and movement

Background imageKursk Collection: Rokossovsky Kursk Events World War Two Eastern

Rokossovsky Kursk Events World War Two Eastern
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Background imageKursk Collection: Study of the Deacon for the painting The Religious Procession in the Province of

Study of the Deacon for the painting The Religious Procession in the Province of
1195706 Study of the Deacon for the painting The Religious Procession in the Province of Kursk (1880-3), (oil on canvas) by Repin

Background imageKursk Collection: General Map of Kursk Governorate, 1788. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)

General Map of Kursk Governorate, 1788. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General Map of Kursk Governorate, 1788. Private Collection

Background imageKursk Collection: Procession in the Kursk Gubernia, 1880-1883, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin

Procession in the Kursk Gubernia, 1880-1883, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
Procession in the Kursk Gubernia, 1880-1883, (1965). Detail of Krestny Khod (Religious Procession) in Kursk Gubernia. Annual Easter procession of people in Kursk in western Russia

Background imageKursk Collection: After the Battle of Prokhorovka. Artist: Anonymous

After the Battle of Prokhorovka. Artist: Anonymous
After the Battle of Prokhorovka. Found in the collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Background imageKursk Collection: At the Mount Elbrus, 1870s. Artist: Kuindzhi, Arkhip Ivanovich (1842-1910)

At the Mount Elbrus, 1870s. Artist: Kuindzhi, Arkhip Ivanovich (1842-1910)
At the Mount Elbrus, 1870s. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk

Background imageKursk Collection: Woman from Kursk in traditional Russian clothing, 1871. Artist: Sedov

Woman from Kursk in traditional Russian clothing, 1871. Artist: Sedov, Grigori Semyonovich (1836-1884)
Woman from Kursk in traditional Russian clothing, 1871. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageKursk Collection: Battle of kursk, on the front roads, world war ll

Battle of kursk, on the front roads, world war ll

Background imageKursk Collection: Kursk and Nizhny-Novgorod Station Moscow, Russia

Kursk and Nizhny-Novgorod Station Moscow, Russia
Kursk and Nizhny-Novgorod (Kurskaya) Station Moscow, Russia Date: circa 1902

Background imageKursk Collection: Kursk, Russia

Kursk, Russia - scene of the largest tank battle in history during WWII. Date: circa 1903

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, soviet anti-tank riflemen who disabled a german tank during the orel (oryol)

World war 2, soviet anti-tank riflemen who disabled a german tank during the orel (oryol) offensive, august 1943

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, august 1943, under cover of artillery fire, four soviet sappers disarm a section of

World war 2, august 1943, under cover of artillery fire, four soviet sappers disarm a section of german defenses, ukraine

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, august 1943, the kharkov area, a unit taking up a new line, ukraine

World war 2, august 1943, the kharkov area, a unit taking up a new line, ukraine

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, august 1945, soviet motorized artillery on the attack

World war 2, august 1945, soviet motorized artillery on the attack

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, august 1943, the kharkov direction, a gun in action, ukraine

World war 2, august 1943, the kharkov direction, a gun in action, ukraine

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, july 1943, southwest of voroshilovgrad, guardsmen going into attack

World war 2, july 1943, southwest of voroshilovgrad, guardsmen going into attack

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, july 1943, a red army unit attacking

World war 2, july 1943, a red army unit attacking

Background imageKursk Collection: Battle of kursk bulge, in july, 1943

Battle of kursk bulge, in july, 1943

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, july 1943, the orel-kursk direction, a group of scouts under the direction of captain

World war 2, july 1943, the orel-kursk direction, a group of scouts under the direction of captain zakrevsky (left) captured a german tank in full order with important documents

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, june 1943, soviet tanks are deploying in order to resist enemy counter-attack

World war 2, june 1943, soviet tanks are deploying in order to resist enemy counter-attack

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, august 1943, a red army gun crew pulling their gun to the firing position

World war 2, august 1943, a red army gun crew pulling their gun to the firing position

Background imageKursk Collection: Red army tanks move into forward positions in kursk bulge in july 1943

Red army tanks move into forward positions in kursk bulge in july 1943

Background imageKursk Collection: Soviet artillery battery in the northern caucasus, 1943

Soviet artillery battery in the northern caucasus, 1943

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, june 1943, an anti-tank rifle crew of the 3rd special motorcycle regiment of

World war 2, june 1943, an anti-tank rifle crew of the 3rd special motorcycle regiment of the guards in ambush on a road, ukraine

Background imageKursk Collection: World war 2, august 1943, red army reserves marching to the advanced lines

World war 2, august 1943, red army reserves marching to the advanced lines

Background imageKursk Collection: Horse-drawn plough

Horse-drawn plough. Villagers using a horse-drawn plough to prepare a field for planting potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). Potatoes are an underground part of the plant

Background imageKursk Collection: Jablochkoffs electric light apparatus

Jablochkoffs electric light apparatus
Diagrams showing Jablochkoffs candle lamp. Paul Jablochkoff (1847-1894) was a Russian telegraph engineer who would rise to the post of director of telegraphs between Moscow and Kursk

Background imageKursk Collection: Orel Liberated

Orel Liberated
LIBERATION SCENES Aftermath of the liberation of Orel, Battle of Kursk

Background imageKursk Collection: Battle of Kursk

Battle of Kursk
A shell - one of countless thousands - explodes during the decisive Battle of Kursk

Background imageKursk Collection: Artillery at Kursk

Artillery at Kursk
Soviet Artillery in action during the decisive battle which effectively prevented any further German advance into Russia


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"Exploring the Rich History and Cultural Heritage of Kursk, Russia" Kursk, a city steeped in history and cultural significance, has witnessed various events that have shaped its identity over the years. From schoolgirl marveling at the wonders of a performing robot to World War Two's Rokossovsky Kursk Events on the Eastern Front, this city holds stories waiting to be discovered. Intriguingly, a captivating color litho showcases the offensive on the Eastern Front during World War Two. The bravery and sacrifices made by countless individuals are immortalized through this artwork. Similarly, an artist's study of the Deacon for "The Religious Procession in the Province of" captures religious traditions deeply rooted in Kursk's heritage. Delving into its past, we find historical maps like General Map Governorate from 1788 created by Fyodor Osipovich Chernoi. These maps provide insights into how Kursk evolved geographically throughout time. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Il ya Repin's masterpiece "Procession in the Kursk Gubernia, " which beautifully depicts a traditional procession held between 1880-1883. Additionally, an anonymous artist portrays poignant scenes after the Battle of Prokhorovka—a testament to resilience amidst conflict. Beyond paintings and illustrations lies Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi's mesmerizing artwork capturing Mount Elbrus during his visit in the 1870s—an awe-inspiring glimpse into nature's grandeur. Furthermore, Grigori Semyonovich Sedov brings forth a snapshot from 1871 showcasing a woman dressed in traditional Russian clothing—a reminder of cultural diversity within Kursk itself. Not forgetting its modernity amidst tradition; bustling train stations like Nizhny-Novgorod Station connect Moscow with Kursk—bridging cities together through efficient transportation networks.