A rare photo of a Russian soldier in Japanese captivity

The origin of the picture story is unknown, but, contrary to some assumptions, it shows no ordinary feat Ryabov (the latter was executed by the Japanese for sneak to them from behind with the purpose of exploration, dressed in Chinese clothes). Russian soldiers dressed in summer linen frock, painted in grey-yellow color, breech trousers, black cloth cap of the same fabric and optovye boots. The shoulder straps do not exist; however, judging by the photos of the time, the shirts they wore not always. The status of the character in civilian clothes by unknown. Other images – the lower ranks of the Japanese army in summer field uniforms (uniforms and pants cotton khaki caps with nashatyrnym and shoes with canvas gaiters. The guard is armed with Arisaka rifle "Type 38". In the background is a thicket of sorghum, which, apparently, was hiding Russian soldiers. These photos of soldiers of the Russian army in the thrall of the Japanese field troops are very rare. Size 80*80 mm. Photo pasted on thick cardboard. The guarantee of authenticity.