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Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. View by...Mr. William Spottiswoode, who has recently returned from a tour in this comparatively little known country...Between Astrakan and the Caspian, as well as along the western shores of the Caspian itself, are a considerable number of stations for sturgeon fishery. From this fish, as is well known, caviare and isinglass are made. The church spires show that the village is inhabited by Russians, although a few of the outlying huts may belong to the mixed race, improperly called Tatar at Astrakan. The stakes form the barrier of the station. In the mid channel is one of the large barges that ply up the river sometimes as far as Nijni, now waiting for a cargo of salt fish and caviare. Under the near bank are some of the Kalmuck canoes used for taking up the lines and capturing the fish'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph, titled "Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857," offers a glimpse into the vibrant and little-known world of Russian fishing communities along the Volga River and the Caspian Sea. The image, captured by an unknown photographer, was viewed by Mr. William Spottiswoode upon his return from an expedition to this region. The scene unfolds before us as a quaint fishing village nestled between the shores of the Volga River and the vast expanse of the Caspian Sea. The presence of church spires indicates that the village is predominantly inhabited by Russians, although a few outlying huts may belong to the local, often mislabeled, Tatar community. The primary focus of this bustling village is the sturgeon fishery. Between Astrakan and the Caspian Sea, as well as along the western shores of the Caspian, there are numerous stations dedicated to the harvesting of this prized fish. The sturgeon is renowned for being the source of caviar and isinglass, both highly valued commodities. The photograph reveals the intricacies of the sturgeon fishing process. The stakes in the mid-channel serve as a barrier for the station, while a large barge, laden with salt fish and caviar, waits patiently in the channel. Under the near bank, Kalmuck canoes are moored, ready to be used by the fishermen to set lines and capture the fish. This photograph provides a unique window into the lives of the people who lived and worked along the Volga River and the Caspian Sea during the mid-19th century. It offers a captivating glimpse into a world that was, at the time, relatively unknown to the Western world.
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