Russia's Traetment of her Prisoners; Notes at Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia; The Womens Wa Creator: Unknown

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Russia's Traetment of her Prisoners; Notes at Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia; The Womens Wa Creator: Unknown

Russia's Treatment of her Prisoners; Notes at Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia; The Womens Ward in the Convict Prison, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

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Convict Convicts Penitentiary Prison Prisoner Prisoners Siberia The Graphic

EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting photograph, titled 'Russia's Treatment of her Prisoners; Notes at Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia; The Women's Ward in the Convict Prison,' was published in 'The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper' in 1890. The image provides a stark contrast to the Victorian era's idealized notions of justice and rehabilitation, offering instead a grim glimpse into the realities of Russia's penal system during the late 19th century. The photograph depicts a cramped, dimly lit room filled with women prisoners, huddled together on straw pallets, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. The air is thick with the stench of poverty and disease. The women's gaunt features and sunken eyes speak volumes about the harsh conditions they endure. The location of this prison, Kharsakov in Saghalien, Eastern Siberia, was known for its brutal treatment of prisoners. The Russian penal system was notorious for its inhumane conditions, with overcrowded cells, inadequate food, and harsh labor. Prisoners were subjected to long hours of hard labor, often in extreme weather conditions. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of Russia's penal policies during this period. It is a poignant testament to the suffering of the women prisoners, whose voices were rarely heard in the public discourse of the time. The image also underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in the administration of justice, a value that remains relevant in the 21st century. The photograph's provenance is unknown, and it is unclear who took the image or how it was obtained. However, its publication in 'The Graphic' suggests that it was part of a larger investigative report on the conditions of Russian prisons. The photograph is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important aspect of Russia's penal history and offers a glimpse into the lives of women prisoners in Eastern Siberia during the late 19th century.

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