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School Gymnastics, 1909. Creator: Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev
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School Gymnastics, 1909. Creator: Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev
School Gymnastics, 1909. This image is from Tipy kazakov: Sibirskie kazaki na sluzhbe i doma (Types of Cossacks: Siberian Cossacks on duty and at home), one of three albums depicting the territories, culture, and way of life of the Cossacks living in the steppe regions of western Siberia and present-day Kazakhstan. These albums were created for and exhibited at the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Commercial-Industrial Exhibition in Omsk in 1911. The albums were part of a collection of photographs assembled between 1891 and 1918 by the museum of the West Siberian Branch of the Imperial Russian Geographic Society in Omsk. The photographs in the albums were taken in 1909 by N.G. Katanaev (son of Colonel G.E. Katanaev), during a journey to Cossack settlements in Stepnoi krai (later the oblasts of Ural'sk, Turgai, Akmola, and Semipalatinsk). Omsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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School Gymnastics, 1909" is a captivating photograph taken by Russian photographer Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev. The image is part of a series depicting the territories, culture, and way of life of Cossacks living in the steppe regions of western Siberia and present-day Kazakhstan. This photograph was taken during Katanaev's journey to Cossack settlements in Stepnoi krai in 1909, and is one of three albums created for the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Commercial-Industrial Exhibition in Omsk in 1911. The photograph captures a group of boys engaged in school gymnastics, their arms outstretched and focused on their exercises. The boys are dressed in traditional Cossack apparel, adding to the historic and cultural significance of the image. The classroom setting, with its wooden floor and interior walls, further emphasizes the educational aspect of the scene. The photograph is a testament to the importance of physical fitness and education in the lives of these Cossack children. The boys' posture and attentiveness suggest that they are fully engaged in their training, indicating a strong emphasis on discipline and dedication. The image is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Cossack children during the early 20th century. It is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and traditions that continue to influence the regions of western Siberia and Kazakhstan today. Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev's photograph is a stunning example of the meeting of frontiers between education, occupation, and tradition. It is a still image that speaks volumes about the past, and a reminder of the importance of preserving historical records for future generations.
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