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Yurts of Kazakhs in the Valley of the Middle Reaches of the Katun River.; the Area..., 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
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Yurts of Kazakhs in the Valley of the Middle Reaches of the Katun River.; the Area..., 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Yurts of Kazakhs in the Valley of the Middle Reaches of the Katun River.; the Area of Airdash Between the Villages of Uznezia and Cheposh, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century. In 1907, Borisov began his expedition in the Altay Mountains, which lasted until 1911. He took around 1,500 photographs during this expedition, which, upon his return to Barnaul, he presented to the public through the use of a magic lantern. The photographs depict views of nature in remote corners of the Altay Mountains and the Altay and Kazakh peoples indigenous to this region. Borisov offered the photographs to various European publishers for the production of postcards. Altai State Regional Studies Museum
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This stunning print captures the traditional yurts of the Kazakhs in the Valley of the Middle Reaches of the Katun River, taken between 1911-1913 by Sergei Ivanovich Borisov. The area of Airdash between the villages of Uznezia and Cheposh is depicted in vivid color, showcasing the nomadic lifestyle and tribal culture of the Altay and Kazakh peoples indigenous to this region.
Sergei Ivanovich Borisov embarked on an expedition in 1907 to explore the remote corners of the Altay Mountains, capturing over 1,500 photographs during his journey. Upon his return to Barnaul, he shared these breathtaking images with the public using a magic lantern. This particular photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, highlighting not only the natural beauty of Siberia but also its rich cultural heritage.
The yurts dotting the landscape against a backdrop of majestic mountains and flowing river create a scene that is both captivating and serene. Each detail captured in this image speaks volumes about life in this frontier region at the turn of the 20th century.
Displayed as part of a collection at Altai State Regional Studies Museum, this photograph serves as a valuable historical document preserving moments from a time long past. It invites viewers to immerse themselves in a world where tradition meets nature in perfect harmony.
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