Russia's Traetment of her Prisoners; Notes at Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia; Labour withou Creator: Unknown

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Russia's Traetment of her Prisoners; Notes at Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia; Labour withou Creator: Unknown

Russia's Treatment of her Prisoners; Notes at Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia; Labour without Honour, convicts returning from work, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

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Convict Convicts Guards Hard Labour Penitentiary Prison Prisoner Prisoners Siberia The Graphic

EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image, titled 'Russia's Treatment of her Prisoners; Notes at Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia; Labour without Honour: Convicts returning from work', was published in 'The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper' in 1890. The photograph captures a group of Russian convicts, dressed in tattered clothing and with weary expressions, as they trudge back to their prison camp after a long day of hard labour. The image was taken in the remote region of Kharsakov, in Saghalien, Eastern Siberia. The conditions in Russian prisons during the 19th century were notoriously harsh. Convicts were subjected to long hours of hard labour, often in inhospitable and remote locations, with little regard for their health or wellbeing. The use of forced labour was a common practice in the Russian penal system, with prisoners being put to work in mines, forests, and on infrastructure projects. The caption accompanying the image in 'The Graphic' notes that the convicts were 'returning from work', suggesting that they were still in the midst of their sentence. The image serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of Russia's penal system during this period, and the inhumane treatment of its prisoners. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life in Russia during the Victorian era, and the role of the press in shedding light on social issues and human rights abuses. Despite the unknown identity of the photographer, this image continues to be a powerful and enduring testament to the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.

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