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Collection of West Siberian Animals and Plants, 1889. Creator: N Terekhov
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Collection of West Siberian Animals and Plants, 1889. Creator: N Terekhov
Collection of West Siberian Animals and Plants, 1889. From an album of photographs of the Aleksandrovsky School in the Siberian city of Tiumen (present-day Tyumen'). The school, which educated young men from the first to the sixth grades, operated from 1879 until 1919. It was founded on the initiative of the governor-general of Siberia, Nikolai Gennadievich Kaznakov (1823-85). Through a project organized by American journalist and explorer George Kennan (1845-1924), the school received equipment from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Students at the school were taught Russian, German, and French, various branches of mathematics, history, drawing, and religion. The photographs in the album show the interior and exterior of the building, the students, and the teachers
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1880s Display Display Case George Kennan Kennan George Natural History School Sepia Siberia Siberian Taxidermy Tyumen Tyumen Oblast Russia Item Meeting Of Frontiers White And Black
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This photograph, titled "Collection of West Siberian Animals and Plants" by N Terekhov, dates back to the 1880s and is a captivating glimpse into the Aleksandrovsky School in the Siberian city of Tyumen. The school, which operated from 1879 until 1919, was founded on the initiative of Governor-General of Siberia, Nikolai Gennadievich Kaznakov. Through a project organized by American journalist and explorer George Kennan, the school received equipment from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The photograph showcases an impressive display of taxidermied animals and plants, housed in a glass display case. The collection represents the rich natural history of the region, showcasing various birds and other West Siberian fauna. The interior of the room is dimly lit, with the sepia tones of the photograph adding to the vintage and historic feel. The Aleksandrovsky School was known for its rigorous academic curriculum, with students taught Russian, German, and French, as well as various branches of mathematics, history, drawing, and religion. The photograph serves as a reminder of the meeting of frontiers between science, education, and culture during this period in Russian history. The photograph is a valuable heritage artifact, now held in the Library of Congress, and is a testament to the importance of preserving historical records for future generations. The image transports us back in time, providing a glimpse into the past and the educational institutions that shaped the minds of young Russians in the late 19th century.
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