Makofski, half-length portrait, facing right, in police uniform, 1885. Creator: Unknown

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Makofski, half-length portrait, facing right, in police uniform, 1885. Creator: Unknown

Makofski, half-length portrait, facing right, in police uniform, 1885. Inscription to Kennan in Russian on verso: To a well known traveller in Russia and a nice man, Mr. Kennan, from the Irkutsk city police chief Cr. Makofskii. Captain Christopher Fomich Makofskii was the Irkutsk chief of police at the time of Kennan's visit in 1885. Kennan describes him as one of the few more enlightened Russian officials in Siberia, but nevertheless unconscious of the great evils in the Irkutsk prisons and incapable of any sympathy for the ideas of equality of men and individual liberty

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1880s Cabinet Photograph George Kennan Irkutsk Rossiya Russia Kennan George Law Enforcement Police Police Officer Policeman Siberia Siberian Clothing Dress Fashion Clothing Meeting Of Frontiers White And Black

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This half-length portrait captures the image of Captain Christopher Fomich Makofskii, the Irkutsk city police chief in 1885. The photograph, taken in black and white, shows Makofskii facing right, dressed in his police uniform, complete with a beard that frames his stern yet thoughtful expression. The image bears an inscription on the reverse, addressed to Mr. Kennan, a well-known traveler in Russia, expressing gratitude and respect. At the time of Kennan's visit, Makofskii was regarded as one of the few more enlightened Russian officials in Siberia. However, Kennan noted that despite his progressive outlook, Makofskii remained oblivious to the great evils that existed within the Irkutsk prisons and was unable to show any sympathy for the principles of equality among men and individual liberty. This portrait, a relic from the 19th century, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who held a significant position in the Russian law enforcement system during a time of great change and upheaval. The image, with its rich historical context, serves as a reminder of the complexities and nuances of the Russian political landscape during the late 1800s. The photograph, with its intriguing backstory and fascinating subject, is a valuable addition to any collection of historical images, particularly those related to Russian history, law enforcement, and the meeting of frontiers between East and West.

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