Bakhchysaraisky District old photos
Ukraine
Chufut-Kale People lived there more than 100 years ago, 1995
Period placed conditionally.
Period placed conditionally.
Bakhchisarai Palace, 1900-1910
Bakhchisarai. Assumption Skete, 1905-1910
The village of Orta-Kissek and the heights defended by the Moscow and Minsk regiments, 1901-1904
Orta-Kissek village and the heights beyond it, defended by the Moscow and Minsk regiments against Bosque's division. Now part of the village of Uglovoye.
Orta-Kissek village and the heights beyond it, defended by the Moscow and Minsk regiments against Bosque's division. Now part of the village of Uglovoye.
Position of the Minsk Regiment battalion near the village of Aklez, 1901-1904
In 1868, the inhabitants demolished their homes and emigrated to Turkey. The border guard post, visible on the seashore, did not exist in 1854.
In 1868, the inhabitants demolished their homes and emigrated to Turkey. The border guard post, visible on the seashore, did not exist in 1854.
The ford at the mouth of the Alma and the path along which Bois's brigade of Bosquet's division ascended, 1901-1904
The village of Almatamak, through which Otmar's brigade of the Bosque division advanced, 1901-1904
The village of Almatamac, through which Otmar's brigade of Bosquet's division advanced, before ascending the heights on a path to the right of two trees. The Alma River flows between the village and the heights. The left, less elevated crest of the heights was occupied by two reserve battalions of the Brest Regiment and two of the Tarutino Jaeger Regiment; these formed the extreme left flank of the Russian position.
The village of Almatamac, through which Otmar's brigade of Bosquet's division advanced, before ascending the heights on a path to the right of two trees. The Alma River flows between the village and the heights. The left, less elevated crest of the heights was occupied by two reserve battalions of the Brest Regiment and two of the Tarutino Jaeger Regiment; these formed the extreme left flank of the Russian position.
Heights occupied by four reserve battalions of the Belostok and Brest regiments, 1901-1904
The Alma River flows at the foot of the heights, among the trees, in front of the battle line.
The Alma River flows at the foot of the heights, among the trees, in front of the battle line.
The village of Khadzhi-Bulat and the heights where the final act of the battle took place, 1901-1904
Hadji-Bulat village and the heights beyond it became the scene of the battle's final act: an allied assault against the regiments of the Russian right flank and the Volhynian regiment from the general reserve.
Hadji-Bulat village and the heights beyond it became the scene of the battle's final act: an allied assault against the regiments of the Russian right flank and the Volhynian regiment from the general reserve.
View from the height where Prince Menshikov stood during the battle, 1901-1904
Center: Monument marks the position of the Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich's Jäger Regiment; right, near the trees along the Alma River: Suzdal Regiment's position; left edge: slopes occupied by the Borodino Regiment. Middle ground: orchards and trees along the Alma River; above the monuments: part of the river and the village of Burliuk are visible. Background: heights where the allied armies deployed.
Center: Monument marks the position of the Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich's Jäger Regiment; right, near the trees along the Alma River: Suzdal Regiment's position; left edge: slopes occupied by the Borodino Regiment. Middle ground: orchards and trees along the Alma River; above the monuments: part of the river and the village of Burliuk are visible. Background: heights where the allied armies deployed.
The advance route of Canrobert's French division through the Alma, 1901-1904
The crest of the hill was held by two reserve battalions of the Belostok Regiment and two battalions of the Tarutino Jaeger Regiment.
The crest of the hill was held by two reserve battalions of the Belostok Regiment and two battalions of the Tarutino Jaeger Regiment.
Cherkes-Kermen village, view of the Maiden Tower (Kyz-Kule), 1920-1935
Cherkes-Kermen village was located in a deep gorge near Eski-Kermen, west of the northern part of the Tapshan plateau. Traces of numerous dwellings and a cultural layer with 12th-14th century pottery remain at the bottom of the gorge. The village existed until the mid-20th century. A significant settlement, Krepkoye, was located there until the 1970s.
Cherkes-Kermen village was located in a deep gorge near Eski-Kermen, west of the northern part of the Tapshan plateau. Traces of numerous dwellings and a cultural layer with 12th-14th century pottery remain at the bottom of the gorge. The village existed until the mid-20th century. A significant settlement, Krepkoye, was located there until the 1970s.
The front and the terrain in front of the position of the Suzdal infantry regiment, 1901-1904
Battle of Alma, 8 September 1854. Front and terrain before the Suzdal Infantry Regiment and two batteries of the 14th Artillery Brigade, attacked by the British divisions of Brown and the Duke of Cambridge. To the right, amongst the trees, the village of Tarkhanlar is visible, to the left, the Alma River.
Battle of Alma, 8 September 1854. Front and terrain before the Suzdal Infantry Regiment and two batteries of the 14th Artillery Brigade, attacked by the British divisions of Brown and the Duke of Cambridge. To the right, amongst the trees, the village of Tarkhanlar is visible, to the left, the Alma River.
Bridge over the Alma River in the village of Burliuk, 1901-1904
Rebuilt after 1855.
Rebuilt after 1855.
Position of the Borodino Infantry Regiment, 1901-1904
The Borodino infantry regiment and two batteries of the 16th artillery brigade were positioned near the Alma River, with orchards in front of them. Further on lay the village of Burliuk, from which Evans' division advanced against the Borodino regiment.
The Borodino infantry regiment and two batteries of the 16th artillery brigade were positioned near the Alma River, with orchards in front of them. Further on lay the village of Burliuk, from which Evans' division advanced against the Borodino regiment.
Position of the battery of the 16th artillery brigade, 1901-1904
The position of the Jäger Regiment of Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich and a battery of the 16th Artillery Brigade (behind the epaulement), attacked (from the viewer's perspective) by the divisions of Brown, Evans, and the Duke of Cambridge. Remnants of the epaulement are visible from the pile of stones to the right, parallel to the monument. There are two monuments: a column to all Russians who fell at Alma, and a statue of a soldier to the Vladimirsky Regiment. In the background is the height where Prince Menshikov was located during the battle.
The position of the Jäger Regiment of Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich and a battery of the 16th Artillery Brigade (behind the epaulement), attacked (from the viewer's perspective) by the divisions of Brown, Evans, and the Duke of Cambridge. Remnants of the epaulement are visible from the pile of stones to the right, parallel to the monument. There are two monuments: a column to all Russians who fell at Alma, and a statue of a soldier to the Vladimirsky Regiment. In the background is the height where Prince Menshikov was located during the battle.
Bakhchisarai. Mausoleum at the Khan's cemetery, 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai. Tombstone of Krym-Girey-Khan. 1769., 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai. Doors of the harem building, 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai. View of the main gate from the yard, 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai. Window in the eunuch's room, 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai. Main gates, 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai. Dining room of Empress Catherine II, 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai. Bedroom of Empress Catherine II (2), 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai. Bedroom of Empress Catherine II, 1910-1912
Bakhchisaray. Maria Pototskaya's room, 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai. Ceiling of the Golden Cabinet, 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai. Golden Cabinet; view from the large courtyard, 1910-1912
Golden cabinet (2), 1910-1912
Bakhchisarai.Golden Cabinet, 1910-1912