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LL/92972
Corporal James Mack
1856, September
Russian soldiers of different ethnicities
[Photograph album of Moscow and St Petersburg]

Albumen print
17.3 x 15.1 cm (image)
 
The Royal Collection
RCIN 2945162
 
Photograph of a group of Russian soldiers representing different ethnic groups. The caption describes them as being Cossacks, Circassians, Lesghins and Tartars. They are gathered in a group, some sitting and others standing. They are all wearing military uniform and are carrying weapons. This photograph was taken by Corporal J Mack during the coronation celebrations of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia.
 
LL/92972


 

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