To help visitors continue exploring their personal photo archives beyond the walls of ROSPHOTO, we have prepared additional materials. These include recommended reading, digital resources, online lectures, and scholarly articles.
These sources are designed to support the attribution and study of family photo albums. Each section of the appendix focuses on a particular aspect of this process and offers practical guidance for independent exploration.
A series of video lectures by ROSPHOTO dedicated to Felicia’s family, the attribution of the archive, and working with documentary materials.
The guide provides an overview of photographic techniques, explains the underlying physical and chemical processes, and outlines approaches to identification, as well as standards for the storage and conservation of photographic prints.
Download Methodological Guide
"Russian Photographers (1839–1930)" in Three Volumes
The publication brings together information on Russian photographers as well as foreign photographers whose professional practice was connected with Russia, covering approximately 16,000 authors.
Digital Reference Guide "Photographers of St. Petersburg"
by the research project "Stereoscope"
The guide provides information on photographers and photo studios that operated in St. Petersburg in the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. It includes studio addresses as well as examples of stamps found on the reverse sides of photographs.
Website of the Digital Reference Guide "Photographers of St. Petersburg"
Website of the research project "Stereoscope"
Archive of issues of "Photography. Image. Document", Issue III
Article by A. M. Zimin, "Fundamentals of Portrait Identification in the Study of Historical Sources," which examines how methods of habitology are applied to establish a person’s identity in photographs.
Lecture by Lyudmila Starilova "What Can a Photograph Tell About Itself?"
This lecture by Lyudmila Starilova, a specialist in the study and promotion of museum collections, focuses on physiognomic features, clothing, and distinguishing marks visible in photographs.
The material also addresses methods for attributing the date of a photograph, identifying the specialization of photo studios, and reconstructing the conditions under which an image was taken.
Lecture by Lyudmila Starilova "Studying a Photo Archive"
In this lecture, Lyudmila Starilova offers guidance on how to extract information about one’s ancestors from family photographs.
The lecture presents methods for working with family albums that help identify individuals, explore family and local history, and reconstruct genealogical trees.
The Role of Clothing and Interior Objects in Establishing Connections with an Era
Lecture by Elena Agafonova "Information in Archives and the Attribution of Photography"
This lecture by Elena Agafonova, a leading specialist in technical and technological examination, focuses on working with museum collections and specialized archives.
In this lecture, you will learn how to obtain information about photo studios, identify awards and military branches based on uniforms, and understand the fashion of a specific period.
A regularly updated electronic database containing essential information on every museum object and collection included in the Museum Fund of the Russian Federation, which brings together all state museums in Russia. The database allows users to search for similar items of clothing and interior objects, conduct preliminary attribution of photographs, and find supporting evidence for existing research hypotheses.
goskatalog.rf
The electronic catalogue of the National Library of Russia includes digitized journals and newspapers available in open access.
The main goal of the project is to make historical photographs more accessible to a wide audience and to contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage.
The platform allows users to explore, discuss, and attribute photographs taken in locations around the world with geographic referencing. Users can also upload images and add contextual information.
https://pastvu.com/
Wikimapia is an international, free online geographic encyclopedia whose goal is to identify and describe all geographic objects on Earth.
The platform is presented as an interactive map that can be freely edited by users.
Wikimapia website
Retromap is a private project featuring an extensive collection of historical maps of cities in Russia and other countries, offering opportunities for detailed study.
Retromap website
Last updated on 16.01.2026
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