With imperial support, Prokudin-Gorsky embarked on a monumental journey across the Russian Empire between 1909 and 1915. His travels took him through remote villages, bustling cities, industrial centers, ancient monasteries, and breathtaking landscapes. He photographed rivers that served as arteries of commerce, railways that symbolized modern progress, and farmland that represented the empire’s agricultural backbone. At each stop, he documented not only the physical features of the region but also the people who lived there, capturing their clothing, customs, and daily activities.
