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Kirensk Holy-Trinity Monastery, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
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Kirensk Holy-Trinity Monastery, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Kirensk Holy-Trinity Monastery, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka), part of a collection of albums in the Prints Division of the National Library of Russia documenting expeditions to Siberia and the Russian Far East undertaken mostly in the late 19th century. The compiler of the album was Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev, a member of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society. The album is comprised of 64 finely drawn illustrations, most in color, taken from 21 issues of another publication and bound together. The illustrations show towns and cities, monasteries, landscape, scenes on the Lena River, and the people of the different ethnic groups
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Kirensk Holy-Trinity Monastery, 1856: A Glimpse into Siberia's Religious Past This black and white lithograph, created by Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev in 1856, offers a glimpse into the rich history and religious heritage of Siberia. The image depicts the exterior of the Holy-Trinity Monastery in Kirensk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. The monastery, surrounded by debris and rubble, stands as a testament to the meeting of frontiers and the enduring spirit of the Russian Orthodox faith in the remote and rugged terrain of Siberia. Bulychev, a member of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society, captured this scene during his expedition to Kamchatka in the 1850s. His album, "A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka," is a collection of 64 finely drawn illustrations, most in color, that document the towns and cities, monasteries, landscapes, and people of the different ethnic groups he encountered. This particular illustration, titled "Kirensk Holy-Trinity Monastery," showcases the monastery's chapel with intricate details, from the ornate windows to the intricately carved wooden doors. The image invites us to imagine the daily life of the monks and the devout pilgrims who sought solace and spiritual guidance within its walls. The Holy-Trinity Monastery, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a significant historical and religious landmark in Siberia. Its enduring presence serves as a reminder of the region's rich cultural heritage and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of the challenges posed by the harsh Siberian climate and the vast expanse of the Russian Far East.
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