A Vagrant under Rural Guard, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov

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A Vagrant under Rural Guard, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov

A Vagrant under Rural Guard, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps). The Nerchinskkatorgawas part of the katorga (forced labor) system of imperial Russia, located in the province of Transbaikalia (present-day Zabaykal'skiy Kray), near the Russian border with China. The katorga was administered by the Ministry of Interior and included prisons at Akatuy, Kara, Aleksandrovsk, Nerchinskii Zavod, and Zerentuy, all of which are depicted in the album. National Library of Russia

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is a captivating photograph taken by Russian artist Aleksei Kuznetsov in 1891. This image is one of 74 views documented in Kuznetsov's album "Tipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi," which provides a glimpse into the Nerchinsk hard labor camps in Transbaikalia, Russia. The photograph depicts a lone vagrant, dressed in tattered clothing, being escorted by a rural guard on horseback. The guard, with a stern expression, holds a bucket in one hand and a long pole in the other, possibly used to keep the prisoner at a distance. The vagrant, with a resigned look on his face, appears to be carrying a heavy load on his back. The setting of the photograph is rural, with the vast open landscape stretching out behind them. The meeting of frontiers, where Russia and China border, is evident in the background, with the rugged terrain and sparse vegetation. The image captures the harsh realities of penal servitude and the punishing conditions of the Nerchinsk labor camps. The Nerchinsk katorga was part of the imperial Russian katorga system, which administered prisons and labor camps throughout the country. The camps were used as a means of exile and forced labor for those convicted of various crimes. The image of the vagrant under rural guard is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who were captured, recaptured, or escaped from these camps. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, is a significant historical document that provides insight into the lives of those who were part of the penal system during that time. It is a powerful image that conveys the concept of punishment, escape, and recapture, as well as the raw beauty of the Siberian landscape. The photograph is a testament to the heritage art of the time and a reminder of the rich history of Russia's past.

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