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A Bridge Over the Barsa River. Kedrovsko-Alekseevsk Railroad, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
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A Bridge Over the Barsa River. Kedrovsko-Alekseevsk Railroad, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
A Bridge Over the Barsa River. Kedrovsko-Alekseevsk Railroad, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers and engineers of the road-building department of the Russian Resettlement Administration. The albums date from 1906-8 and 1909. The Russian state paid for the construction of roads such as those depicted in the albums in order to connect settlers with a railroad line, a navigable river, or commercial-industrial centers. The overall purpose of the road-building program was to promote the colonization of the taiga (moist coniferous forest regions) of Siberia. The albums show the construction of roads in the region between the main line of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and the Chet and Kandat Rivers in Tomsk gubernia (governorate). Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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A Bridge Over the Barsa River - Connecting Settlers to the Railroad in Early 20th Century Siberia
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This evocative photograph captures the construction of a bridge over the Barsa River as part of the Kedrovsko-Alekseevsk Railroad in the Tomsk region of Russia, circa 1906-1908. The image is a testament to the ambitious road-building program initiated by the Russian Resettlement Administration to connect settlers with vital transportation infrastructure, such as railroads and navigable rivers. The bridge, a crucial element in the development of the region, is shown under construction, with workers and engineers diligently at work. The wooden structure, which spans the river's width, is a symbol of progress and the determination to tame the untamed Siberian taiga. The undergrowth and trees in the background serve as a reminder of the challenging geographical conditions that the workers faced during the construction process. The photograph is part of a series documenting the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region, which was essential for the colonization of the area. The Russian state funded these projects to facilitate the movement of settlers and the transportation of goods between commercial-industrial centers and the railroad line. The albums, which date from 1906-1908 and 1909, offer a glimpse into the meeting of frontiers and the transformation of the Siberian wilderness. This image, taken by Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel, is a valuable historical artifact that showcases the ingenuity and perseverance of the workers and engineers who played a vital role in the expansion of the Russian Empire into the Siberian taiga. The bridge over the Barsa River stands as a testament to the past, a reminder of the challenges faced, and a symbol of the connections that were forged between people and their environment.
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