Published: 23 January, 2007, 00:45
Edited: 23 January, 2007, 00:45
An exhibition “Faith and Loyalty” has been opened in Moscow. It has featured a number of historical objects saved by Russian immigrants who had left for the United States after the Russian Revolution in 1917.
The exhibition's title – Faith and Loyalty – is based on a motto engraved on a Russian medal of St. Andrew the Apostle. Retouched century-old photographs were the main attraction of the evening. Photographs for the display were chosen by the Russian cultural fund. And one of the world's leading producers of scanning and printing equipment helped returning them to original state. Some of photographs are dated as early as 1900. Thus, they are interesting from the side of the photography – and history of the country. The recreation process consisted of three parts: scanning, retouching and printing. A single photograph took half a day's work, which is really fast – assuming the job was done by high-class professionals. Leaving Russia, immigrants tried to take everything which would let them keep the memories of their homeland alive. And though most of them didn't have a chance to come back – their main aim is achieved – and this part of Russian history will never be lost. They say the new prints will not lose colour for 200 years – while their digital counterparts will simply last forever.