Results
We found 27 matching items.
Media Types: Collections- Media Types: Images
- Item types: Photographs
- Groups: Nikolai Bokan Collection
- Seated in the front row are peasants sentenced to death for seeking vengeance against authorities for the seizure of their property.
The individuals seated on the front bench were sentenced to death for seeking vengeance against the authorities for the seizure of their property. They are surrounded by Soviet authorities in uniform. A group of people in civilian clothing are seen in the back rows. The photo appears to have been … The individuals seated on the front bench were sentenced to death for seeking vengeance against the authorities for the seizure of their property. They are surrounded by Soviet authorities in …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Photo Display Board: “Those who rejected a Christian upbringing and fell under the influence of a mindless crowd”
A photo display board created by Nikolai Bokan in 1935. The board features brief descriptions of his three eldest sons, Nikolai Bokan (Jr.), Vladimir Bokan, and Konstantin Bokan, and their failure to adhere to the moral standards and religious beliefs of their father. The board displays portraits of Nikolai (Jr.) … A photo display board created by Nikolai Bokan in 1935. The board features brief descriptions of his three eldest sons, Nikolai Bokan (Jr.), Vladimir Bokan, and Konstantin Bokan, and their …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Photo Display Board: “The Family of an Idealist”
A photo display board created by Nikolai Bokan in November 1936. The display board features portraits and brief descriptions about each of his seven children. Among the photographs is a portrait of Konstantin Bokan. Konstantin died of starvation in June 1933. In the few months prior to his death, he … A photo display board created by Nikolai Bokan in November 1936. The display board features portraits and brief descriptions about each of his seven children. Among the photographs is a …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Photo Display Board: “A family like many others in the world, suffering senselessly.”
A photo display board created by Nikolai Bokan in 1936. The display board features portraits of the nine Bokan family members, namely Nikolai Bokan, his wife Vasilina, and his children Nikolai (Jr.), Vladimir, Boris, Konstantin, Aleksandr, Lev-Leonid, and Anna. Six of the portraits are covered with labels (Nikolai (Jr.), Vladimir, … A photo display board created by Nikolai Bokan in 1936. The display board features portraits of the nine Bokan family members, namely Nikolai Bokan, his wife Vasilina, and his children …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Photo Display Board: “The Fate of Disowned Children”
A photo display board created by Nikolai Bokan in 1936. The display board features photos of five of Bokan’s seven children and brief descriptions about their estrangement from their father. Also featured are photographs that capture the consequences of his children’s defiant actions against him, notably for his insistence that … A photo display board created by Nikolai Bokan in 1936. The display board features photos of five of Bokan’s seven children and brief descriptions about their estrangement from their father. …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Photo Display Board: "Unfortunate Children. Enticed by long-obsolete church doctrine."
A photo display board created by Nikolai Bokan in 1937. It features portraits of six of Bokan’s seven children, paired with photographs that capture the consequences of each child’s defiant actions against their father, notably for his insistence that they embrace Christianity (see transcription and translation section for details). Among … A photo display board created by Nikolai Bokan in 1937. It features portraits of six of Bokan’s seven children, paired with photographs that capture the consequences of each child’s defiant …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Vladimir Bokan leaves his family home for a separate residence.
Members of the Bokan family gather near the gate to their home as Vladimir Bokan leaves for a separate residence. Vladimir was urged to leave and become self-sufficient by his father, Nikolai Bokan. Nikolai was struggling to feed his large family during the famine. Vladimir is pictured third from the … Members of the Bokan family gather near the gate to their home as Vladimir Bokan leaves for a separate residence. Vladimir was urged to leave and become self-sufficient by his …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Nikolai Bokan and his son prepare buckets of water outside of their family home in anticipation of an arson attack.
Nikolai Bokan and his son (likely Boris) are seen preparing buckets of water outside of their family home as a precautionary measure against threats from Bokan’s son Vladimir that he would set the house on fire. Vladimir was aggrieved that his father had forced him to leave the family home … Nikolai Bokan and his son (likely Boris) are seen preparing buckets of water outside of their family home as a precautionary measure against threats from Bokan’s son Vladimir that he …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - The Bokan family marks one year of Boris Bokan’s imprisonment for opposing conscription into the Soviet army.
The Bokan family marks one year of Boris Bokan’s imprisonment for opposing conscription into the Soviet Army. The Bokan family is seen seated at a table covered in a cloth, on which cups and saucers have been placed. Boris had embraced pacifist values, although unlike his father, his inspiration came … The Bokan family marks one year of Boris Bokan’s imprisonment for opposing conscription into the Soviet Army. The Bokan family is seen seated at a table covered in a cloth, …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Boris Bokan is visited by his father and brother in prison, where he had spent over a year as punishment for opposing conscription into the Soviet army.
Boris Bokan (centre) is visited by his father, Nikolai Bokan (right), and brother Lev-Leonid (left) in prison, where he had spent over a year as punishment for opposing conscription into the Soviet Army. The trio are seen seated on the ground in a dirt enclosure surrounded by uncultivated plants. A … Boris Bokan (centre) is visited by his father, Nikolai Bokan (right), and brother Lev-Leonid (left) in prison, where he had spent over a year as punishment for opposing conscription into …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - A window in the Bokan family house, broken by Vladimir Bokan out of anger for being forced to leave for a separate residence.
The photo features a window in the Bokan family house, broken by Vladimir Bokan. Vladimir was aggrieved that his father, Nikolai Bokan, had forced him to leave the family home to become self-sufficient. Nikolai was struggling to feed his family as a result of the famine. Vladimir was twenty-five years … The photo features a window in the Bokan family house, broken by Vladimir Bokan. Vladimir was aggrieved that his father, Nikolai Bokan, had forced him to leave the family home …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Nikolai Bokan stands beside the broken gate to his property, vandalized by debtors who would not pay him for his photography services.
The photo features Nikolai Bokan standing beside the broken gate to his property. The gate was vandalized by two collective farm workers who would not pay Bokan for his photography services and forcefully took their photos without payment. As they ripped the gate door off its hinges, it apparently hit … The photo features Nikolai Bokan standing beside the broken gate to his property. The gate was vandalized by two collective farm workers who would not pay Bokan for his photography …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Boris Bokan returns home after his seventeen-month imprisonment for opposing conscription into the Soviet Army.
Boris Bokan returns home after his seventeen-month imprisonment for opposing conscription into the Soviet Army. Boris stands in front of the gate to the family property, carrying a sack over his shoulder, and a suitcase and bucket in his other hand. He is dressed in warm clothing and wears a … Boris Bokan returns home after his seventeen-month imprisonment for opposing conscription into the Soviet Army. Boris stands in front of the gate to the family property, carrying a sack over …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - The Bokan family shares a meager meal to mark the departure of Konstantin Bokan, who was leaving the family home to work on a collective farm.
The photo features the Bokan family sharing a meager meal to mark the departure of Konstantin Bokan. As his parents were struggling to provide for their large family during the famine, Konstantin was leaving the family home to take up work and residence at a collective farm. It is unclear … The photo features the Bokan family sharing a meager meal to mark the departure of Konstantin Bokan. As his parents were struggling to provide for their large family during the …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Boris and Nikolai Bokan, seated.
Boris and Nikolai Bokan pose on two chairs in front of a backdrop that features a lighthouse. Nikolai holds Leo Tolstoy’s "A Cycle of Readings." He claimed this book had served as a foundation for his religious and philosophical beliefs. Nikolai Bokan was an adherent of the Tolstoyan movement that … Boris and Nikolai Bokan pose on two chairs in front of a backdrop that features a lighthouse. Nikolai holds Leo Tolstoy’s "A Cycle of Readings." He claimed this book had …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Nikolai Bokan and two of his sons prepare a memorandum.
Nikolai Bokan and his two sons are pictured seated at a desk, preparing a memorandum. The purpose of the memorandum is unclear, although the date of the photo falls within the week prior to Konstantin Bokan’s death of starvation in June 1933. In the few months prior to his death, … Nikolai Bokan and his two sons are pictured seated at a desk, preparing a memorandum. The purpose of the memorandum is unclear, although the date of the photo falls within …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - A son of Nikolai Bokan is pictured sitting in a field, in the spot where his brother Konstantin had died only a few hours earlier.
A son of Nikolai Bokan is pictured sitting in a field in June 1933. Bokan writes that this was the spot where Konstantin Bokan had died of starvation only a few hours earlier. In the few months prior to his death, he had been working on a collective farm where … A son of Nikolai Bokan is pictured sitting in a field in June 1933. Bokan writes that this was the spot where Konstantin Bokan had died of starvation only a …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - The corpse of Kostantine Bokan lies in a coffin.
The body of Konstantin Bokan lies in a straw-filled coffin filled with his head leaning on a pillow. Konstantin died of starvation in June 1933. In the few months prior to his death, he had been working on a collective farm where he was overworked and poorly fed. He had … The body of Konstantin Bokan lies in a straw-filled coffin filled with his head leaning on a pillow. Konstantin died of starvation in June 1933. In the few months prior …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - The funeral of Konstantin Bokan, who died of starvation.
The photo depicts the funeral of Konstantin Bokan. Members of the Bokan family, and possibly other mourners, stand behind the horse-drawn cart carrying Konstantin’s body and coffin. It is unclear whether this photo was captured at the graveyard or en route there. Nikolai Bokan appears to be pictured on the … The photo depicts the funeral of Konstantin Bokan. Members of the Bokan family, and possibly other mourners, stand behind the horse-drawn cart carrying Konstantin’s body and coffin. It is unclear …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium - Nikolai Bokan stands beside the grave of his son Konstantin, who died of starvation.
The photo features Nikolai Bokan standing next to the grave of his son, Konstantin, who died of starvation. In the few months prior to his death, he had been working on a collective farm where he was overworked and poorly fed. He had left the family home earlier in the … The photo features Nikolai Bokan standing next to the grave of his son, Konstantin, who died of starvation. In the few months prior to his death, he had been working …Holodomor Research and Education Consortium
