Archive photos capturing the reality of late 19th-century Russia.
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Maxim Dmitriev
Maxim Dmitriev (1858–1948) took some rare photos of the end of 19th century in Russia. Life almost 20 years before the revolution was captured in a very modern way, showing people’s habits and occupations. They offer a rare and wonderful look at life almost 100 years ago, when Russia was ruled by Nikolai II Romanov. / Old Believers.
Maxim Dmitriev
A fine view of a market and Mesherskoye Lake.
Maxim Dmitriev
The small and secluded Olenievsky Monastery.
Maxim Dmitriev
Serafimo-Ponetaevsky Convent. A view of the nearby lake and church.
Maxim Dmitriev
A group of Old Believers in the village of Kuznetsovo.
Maxim Dmitriev
A gathering of Old Believers in Nizhniy Novgorod.
Maxim Dmitriev
A doctor looks over a man ill with typhus in the village of Nakrusov.
Maxim Dmitriev
Fisticuffs in front of a doss-house.
Maxim Dmitriev
Selling spoons at a market in the town of Semenov.
Maxim Dmitriev
Drying fishing nets.
Maxim Dmitriev
Fishermen at work.
