A Russian in Riga selling tallow candles  made locally or brought in from Vologda. Dressed in a brown caftan. >>

In the first sledge is a Russian merchant, in the second a Russian officer with his wife. >>

Russian resident of Riga  selling salaka (type of herring) and his hunting catch. In the box is herring, partridge in the shoulder bag, and black grouse across his shoulder. >>

Russian merchant of tea or sbiten, prepared from water, honey and pepper.     A glass of this drink cost one and a half silver kopecks.  >>

A Russian from Riga in a fur coat, under which a shirt is showing. The coat flaps are hemmed with a thin brown ribbon made of leather. >>

Russian merchant from Riga >>

Russian merchant of candles and soap, whose samples are wrapped in a shawl. >>

Orthodox priest in everyday dress. >>

The palace in Mežotne with a landscaped park of almost eight hectares was created by order of Princess Charlotte von Lieven, to whom Empress Catherine II entrusted the upbringing of her beloved granddaughters. >>

Hotel «Petersburg» on the Pils Square in Riga. Drawing by J.Ch. Brotze.

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