Gustav Fedor Pauli Collection
Exploring the rich cultural tapestry of 19th century Europe, Karl Fiale's ethnographic photographs capture the diverse communities that shaped the Russian Empire
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Exploring the rich cultural tapestry of 19th century Europe, Karl Fiale's ethnographic photographs capture the diverse communities that shaped the Russian Empire. From Wallachians and Moldovans in the south, Poles in Krakow, Bulgarians, Ukrainians (Little Russians), Chuvashka Mordva Cheremiska, Zyryanka Votyachka Votyak Zyryanin, Inari Lapps, Mezen Samoyeds, Jews (Talmudists), Lithuanians of the Vilna province, German colonists from St. Petersburg, to Finns (Suoma-layzet), Fiale's lens reveals the unique traditions and identities of each group in 1862. A testament to the vast ethnic mosaic of the Russian Empire during this period, these images offer a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and diversity of human experience.