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Woman preparing tarasun, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Woman preparing tarasun, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Woman preparing tarasun, 1890.
The album "Views of the Yakutsk Region" contains 151 photographs. Subjects include the Lena River shore; various forms of river transport--including boats, rafts, trade barges, and steamships; post offices along the Lena highway, and transport by horse and reindeer. Several of the photographs are signed with the initials "I. P." Irkutsk State University
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This photograph, titled "Woman preparing tarasun," is a fascinating glimpse into the domestic life of the indigenous Buryat people in the late 19th century, specifically in the Yakutsk Region of Siberia, Russia. The image, part of the "Views of the Yakutsk Region" album, showcases a woman in traditional ethnic attire, skillfully preparing tarasun, a traditional Buryat milk vodka. The photograph, signed with the initials I.P., is believed to have been taken around 1890. The woman in the photograph is shown in a typical setting, with a wooden bowl and a cloth in front of her, as she pours milk into a large, traditional distilling vessel. The process of making tarasun involves heating the milk in the vessel until it ferments and turns into a potent vodka. The woman's expression suggests a sense of pride and satisfaction as she goes about her work. The photograph offers a unique perspective into the meeting of frontiers, as the Russian Empire expanded into Siberia and came into contact with indigenous cultures. The image also provides a window into the anthropological and ethnological study of the region and its people, highlighting the importance of traditional practices and cultural heritage. The photograph is a testament to the rich history and diverse cultural traditions of the Buryat people, and serves as an important reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the heritage of indigenous communities around the world.
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