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RUSSIA: PRISON CAMP, 1895. Russian convicts lined up outside a dormitory at Khabarovsk
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RUSSIA: PRISON CAMP, 1895. Russian convicts lined up outside a dormitory at Khabarovsk
RUSSIA: PRISON CAMP, 1895.
Russian convicts lined up outside a dormitory at Khabarovsk in eastern Siberia. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, 1895
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1895 Convict Courtyard Dirt Dormitory Formation Ground Grounds Guard Henry Jackson Lamppost Line Up Prison Camp Prisoner Punishment Russian Siberia Siberian William Loghouse
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This powerful photograph captures a haunting scene from the depths of Russia's prison system in 1895. In this image, Russian convicts are lined up outside a dormitory at Khabarovsk, located in the remote eastern Siberia. The prisoners stand in formation on the dirt courtyard, their faces marked with weariness and despair. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, a renowned American photographer known for his documentation of landscapes and cultures, this image offers a rare glimpse into the harsh reality of life within these prison camps. The dilapidated loghouse serves as a backdrop to this somber tableau, highlighting the stark contrast between freedom and captivity. The presence of a guard standing nearby adds an element of tension to the scene, emphasizing that these men are not free but rather serving out their punishment for crimes committed. The lamppost towering over them symbolizes both hopelessness and illumination - casting light on their plight while also reminding them of their confinement. As we gaze upon this photograph taken more than a century ago, it serves as a poignant reminder of human suffering and resilience amidst adversity. It transports us back to turn-of-the-century Siberia when life was unforgiving for those trapped within its prison walls. Through this visual record captured by William Henry Jackson's lens, we bear witness to history's forgotten souls who endured unimaginable hardships in pursuit of redemption or survival.
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