PHOTOS: The Dolphin Hunters of Krasnodar

On September 7, 2014 by Tim Newman

Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia lady holding dolphin

The following photographs were taken in 1946; they document the lives of the dolphin hunters of Krasnodar, Russia. They make uncomfortable viewing for our modern sensibilities, but they’re striking nonetheless.

After WWII there was widespread food shortages in Russia, especially in more rural locations.

People were hungry and dolphins became a vital source of calories. Killing dolphins is certainly frowned upon these days, but when you’re hungry, meat is meat:

Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia lady holding dolphin 2 Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia - watching Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia - pulling in the nets Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia - nets Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia - full boat

Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia - full boat 2 Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia - dolphin throwing

Russian Collection

Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia - caught Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia - captured Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia - boat

Dolphin Hunter Catcher 1946 Russia - skinning

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