These photos were taken in 1979 by Aleksandr Bozhko during ethnographic expedition around different regions of Russia. The Costumes themselves date mostly from the 19th - early 20th centuries and are from the collections of different ethnographic museums of Russia.
"Kichka" headdress from Ryazan province |
Ethnic dress from Ryazan province |
"Soroka" headdress |
A dress from Arkhangelsk province |
Traditional bridal dress from Arkhangelsk province |
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