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Gold-Mining Worker. A Spirtonos, or Alcohol Smuggler, Imprisioned for Selling Alcohol... 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
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Gold-Mining Worker. A Spirtonos, or Alcohol Smuggler, Imprisioned for Selling Alcohol... 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Gold-Mining Worker. A Spirtonos, or Alcohol Smuggler, Imprisioned for Selling Alcohol at the Mines, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia. Along the way he created a series of drawings and watercolors of the people and places he encountered. Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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This evocative photograph, titled 'Gold-Mining Worker. A Spirtonos, or Alcohol Smuggler, Imprisioned for Selling Alcohol at the Mines, 1904,' is a poignant depiction of life in early 20th century Siberia. The image was created by Russian artist Boris Vasilievich Smirnov during his journey as a prisoner transport across Siberia. The subject of the photograph is a man, dressed in the typical attire of a gold miner or coal worker. He wears a thick, fur-collared coat and a heavy beard, which was a common fashion among men working in the harsh mining conditions of the time. His clothing is worn and tattered, reflecting the hardships of his labor. Despite his rough exterior, the man's expression is one of sadness and resignation. He is shown in profile, with his head tilted slightly downward, as if lost in thought. The man's hands are crossed in front of him, and he is seated against a plain background, drawing the viewer's attention to his face and the story it tells. The man's occupation as a 'spirtonos,' or alcohol smuggler, is indicated by the title of the photograph. At the time, the sale and consumption of alcohol was heavily regulated, and those who violated the laws faced severe penalties, including imprisonment. The man's crime, combined with his worn appearance and sad expression, suggests a life of hardship and struggle. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who populated the far reaches of the Russian Empire during a time of great change and upheaval. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov's artistry and keen observation capture the human spirit and the challenges of life in Siberia, making this photograph a valuable addition to the historical record.
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