Pre-revolutionary image of Omsk: photoanalytical reconstruction

The purpose of the article is to reconstruct the visual image of Omsk in pre-revolutionary photographs. The article analyzes the main subjects of the life and history of the city, captured on photographic sources: city gates, ethnic and religious relations, economic development, military affairs, education, infrastructure (transport, postal services, trade), rivers. Based on the data on optical techniques for creating photographs, their content, circulation, methods of distribution, and target audience, trends in the image of Omsk and Omsk on pre-revolutionary photographic sources are identified.