North side of the house of peasant Oshevnev, Kizhi Island, Karelia, Northern Russia
This is another photograph of the izba (farmhouse) shown in the previous shot. In this view we can see some architectural elements that are not quite as visible in the first picture. We can see, for instance, that the roof is asymmetrical. The steep portion on the right hand side covers the house proper (the living quarters) whereas the gentle slope to the left covers the barn. The barn served as cattle shed, hayloft and a storage area for agricultural equipment, and is attached to the house under the same roof. This style is often referred to as koshel and is quite typical of 18th and 19th century farmhouses in Karelia. Note also de carvings or fretwork on the fascia boards all along the roof line and on the so-called towels or extensions. On this side, the extensions are carved with a type of spin wheel, but these are different on each side. The windows on the second floor and the single one at the level of the attic are decorated with volutes whereas those on the first floor are not.
North side of the house of peasant Oshevnev, Kizhi Island, Karelia, Northern Russia
This is another photograph of the izba (farmhouse) shown in the previous shot. In this view we can see some architectural elements that are not quite as visible in the first picture. We can see, for instance, that the roof is asymmetrical. The steep portion on the right hand side covers the house proper (the living quarters) whereas the gentle slope to the left covers the barn. The barn served as cattle shed, hayloft and a storage area for agricultural equipment, and is attached to the house under the same roof. This style is often referred to as koshel and is quite typical of 18th and 19th century farmhouses in Karelia. Note also de carvings or fretwork on the fascia boards all along the roof line and on the so-called towels or extensions. On this side, the extensions are carved with a type of spin wheel, but these are different on each side. The windows on the second floor and the single one at the level of the attic are decorated with volutes whereas those on the first floor are not.