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The Firebird is a children's picture book based on what is perhaps the most well-known of Russian fairy tales. Here it is retold for us by popular author Jane Yolen.

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro comes in three models, the LS, LT and SS. The SS features a V8 engine with 426 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.

Conductor Valery Gergiev and the Kirov Orchestra of St. Petersburg bring us fantastical encounters between gods, ogres, and men.

Winner of two World Fantasy Awards, Australian author Margo Lanagan has attracted worldwide attention for both her YA and adult orientated fiction.

These three books about Russian culture delve into its development and how it affected history.

Igor Fedorovich Stravinsky is one of the most widely-known composers. His works are still being played to this day.

As we hear the eulogies for Pontiac, many car enthusiasts come not to bury the excitement division but to praise it.

Are you thinking of buying a crabapple but have heard that they are disease prone? Today's article will help you select a crabapple that is disease resistant.

The life and works of Igor Stravinsky, famous for The Firebird, The Rite of Spring, L'histoire du soldat, and The Rake's Progress.

Brief biography of Russian impressario Sergei Diaghilev (Sergey Pavlovich Diagilev), famous for ballets "The Rite of Spring" and "The Firebird."

Halloween has come and gone, which can only mean one thing. Perpetual Groove has just blown fans away.

Alexander Nevsky is remembered as a hero for protecting medieval Russia from invaders and negotiating with the Golden Horde.

Grand Princes of Russia were chosen by khans and paid visits to the Golden Horde in exchange for peace with Mongol invaders.

Marin Alsop, the first woman to direct a major American orchestra, stepped into her new position with a performance on Sept. 27, 2007.

The Phoenix lives a long life, and then is consumed by flames, only to immediately rise again from the ashes. This mythical bird is surrounded by folklore and legend.

The 50th annual Chicago Air and Water Show opens with excitement on August 15 2008, as Bill Murray jumps with the Golden Knights Parachute Team.

The 50th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show will excites the Windy City crowds on the Lake Michigan shoreline on August 15, 16 and 17 2008.

Holiday gifts and souvenirs from your home state can be very special. Here are some great gift suggestions from the Midwest United States.

Ivan the Great unified Russia under one ruler - the tsar - and provided freedom from the Golden Horde. His marriage to Sophia brought influences from Byzantium to Moscow.

The fourth Ivan, "the Terrible," contributed to Russia's advancement in trade and the arts, but also ruled with cruelty. Some say Ivan IV suffered from insanity.

Though little is known about Rublev's life and education, the style of his icon paintings and his famous works have served as an important influence in Russian art.

When a beach vacation needs more than sun and sand, try an art gallery, a Cat in the Hat and a walk among flowers. Wilmington, North Carolina has them all.

BigString.com, a free, web-based email service, lets you send email that you can recall, edit, delete or self-destruct after you send it - even after it has been read

From the mathematical Boulez to the playful Satie to the nationalist Sibelius to the jazz-influenced Gershwin to the minimalist Reich, the 20th-century offers diversity.

Chevrolet Camaro passing Ford Mustang in sales for the fifth month in a row recently could only mean one thing: the pony car war has returned.

From the Yeti to the Unicorn and from Bigfoot to the Minotaur, cryptids and mythical creatures are ideal to create a theme party for Halloween or other special occasion.

Choreographers, musicians, artists, and others formed a cohesive dance company that became the Ballet Russes. Russian ballet would never be the same.

Since the beginning of Orthodoxy in Russia, icons have played an important role - so important, in fact, that the Soviets sought the destruction of icons.

Introduce yourself and your children to a delightful Russian fairy tale that you may not be familiar with. This gem is told by Rafe Martin and illustrated by Susan Gaber.

A look at the history and evolution of the goregrind and death metal band Carcass as well as an insight into their influence on the metal world since their career.

Built as the fourth Winter Palace during the reign of Elizabeth and enlarged by Catherine the Great, the Winter Palace on the Neva River was the symbol of Imperial power.

Since the beginnings of icon painting in Russia, the development of these religious artworks were produced according to a tradition also influenced by trends.

The Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events has announced a number of spectacular events to enjoy this summer in Chicago. Illinois.