Wolf Hunting in Russia [1910]

This rare archival footage, produced in 1910 by the French Pathé Frères studio, captures a gripping wolf hunting scene in Tsarist Russia, offering a window into early 20th-century rural life. Filmed in black-and-white, the silent documentary shows Russian hunters on horseback, accompanied by Borzoi and Greyhound-type dogs, pursuing wolves across snowy fields and forests. The hunters divide into two groups: one chases the wolves with dogs, while the other waits with leashed attack dogs, capturing the wolves alive with lassos after the dogs bring them down. A stark portrayal of a traditional Russian sport, this preserved film—sometimes unsettling for modern viewers—enchants history buffs and wildlife enthusiasts, revealing a brutal yet fascinating chapter of imperial Russia’s past.