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Views In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection

Discover the enchanting views of Central Asia during the Russian Empire era, as captured by the lens of Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: On the street in Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

On the street in Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
On the street in Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: On a street of old Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

On a street of old Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
On a street of old Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Boy on a donkey on a dirt street. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 151

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Water-carrier, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Water-carrier, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Water-carrier, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Church in Nikolsk settlement, Golodnaia Steppe, between 1905 and 1915

Church in Nikolsk settlement, Golodnaia Steppe, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Church in Nikolsk settlement, Golodnaia Steppe, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Flat breads vendors, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Flat breads vendors, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Flat breads vendors, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Dance of a bacha [dancing boy], Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915

Dance of a bacha [dancing boy], Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Dance of a bacha [dancing boy], Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. A group of musicians playing for a bacha (dancing boy). In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 150

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Jewish girls, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Jewish girls, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Jewish girls, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Mullahs in Shakh-i Zindeh, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator

Mullahs in Shakh-i Zindeh, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Mullahs in Shakh-i Zindeh, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Group of children, in Iasnaia Poliana, 1908. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Group of children, in Iasnaia Poliana, 1908. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Group of children, in Iasnaia Poliana, 1908. In album: Various views and studies, Russian Empire and Europe

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Barber in the Registan, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator

Barber in the Registan, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Barber in the Registan, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Two barbers outside, one shaving a man's head and the other with his hands on another man's head

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Men having tea outdoors. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 138

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Jewish school children with a teacher, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915

Jewish school children with a teacher, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Jewish school children with a teacher, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Group of men and boys seated on platforms outside, in front of a two-storey building. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 153

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Monks in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator

Monks in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Monks in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Group of monks standing, posed, in snow-covered street, in front of building and lean-tos

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Manufacture of silk, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Manufacture of silk, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Manufacture of silk, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Man spinning in the shade of an alcove. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 152

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: At the dacha [country house], between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

At the dacha [country house], between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
At the dacha [country house], between 1905 and 1915. Girl reclining in a field, with a puppy. In album: Various views and studies, Russian Empire and Europe, LOT 10333, no. 64

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Elder, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Elder, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Elder, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Man seated on chair, on carpet, outside. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 133

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Elder, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Elder, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Elder, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Man seated in chair, on a carpet, in front of a house(?). In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 132

Background imageViews In Central Asia Russian Empire Collection: Monks (Duvans) in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915

Monks (Duvans) in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Monks (Duvans) in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Eight monks standing, posed, in a courtyard. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 156


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Discover the enchanting views of Central Asia during the Russian Empire era, as captured by the lens of Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky. Wander the bustling streets of Samarkand, where water-carriers go about their daily tasks, flatbread vendors display their wares, and bachas perform traditional dances. Marvel at the architectural wonders of the Bibi-Khanym mosque and Shakh-i Zindeh, and witness the diverse population, including Jewish girls and mullahs, coexisting in this vibrant and multicultural region. Explore further into the Russian settlements, such as Nikolsk, and observe the stark contrast between the old and new worlds.