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Facts About Ivan the Terrible
Facts about Ivan the Terrible's life have captivated historians, artists, writers, and directors. Five facts about the Russian tsar give details about his life.
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Boris Godunov - Legend and Fact
Was Boris Godunov one of Russia's best rulers, or was he a criminal, as legend seems to indicate?
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Ivan IV - Terrible and Awesome
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.
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Ivan the Terrible
As one of history's famous villains, Ivan IV has a violent reputation. However, an objective study shows he may have actually been one of Russia's greatest leaders.
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Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great Compared
Ivan IV and Peter I fought successful wars to enlarge Russia, established relationships with the West, reformed the military, and centralized control.
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Russian Cities: Astrakhan
Astrakhan, on the delta of the Volga river, is a destination for tourists interested in wooden architecture, authentic provincial Russia, and history.
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Paintings of Ilya Repin
Ilya Repin made social commentaries through his paintings that describe Russia as it was during his lifetime. His art expresses complex emotions and humanity.
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Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum Sequel
Ben Stiller returns for a second Night at the Museum but brings none of the charm of the original with him.
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Review of 'Czars'
"Czars" is an unpretentious treatment of Russian rulers from the Rurik Dynasty to the Romanovs. Great for novice scholars of Russian history.
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St Basil’s Cathedral
No Moscow visit is complete without seeing St Basil's Cathedral near Red Square. This multicolored, architect-gone-mad church is something travelers to Russia can't miss.
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The False Dmitri's of Russia
Around the turn of the seventeenth century, during Russia's "Time of Troubles," several men arose pretending to be the slain heir to the Russian throne, Dmitri Ivanovich.
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Georges Bizet's Le Docteur Miracle
Le Docteur Miracle (Doctor Miracle), a French comic operetta by Georges Bizet: operetta plot synopsis, character description, and other Georges Bizet operetta information
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Nazi War Criminal May be Deported from the U.S.
A judge has reversed the stay of deportation for John Demjanjuk, who is accused of being an accessory to the murder of 29,000 Jews in a Nazi concentration camp.
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The Domostroi
'The Domostroi' was a household manual with ambiguous origins that can be traced to no one author. It was used during the Middle Ages in Russia.
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Vladimir Vasiliev - Ballet Dancer
Vladimir Vasiliev is a premier dancer who has made amazing contributions to the development of classical male dance. He has come to embody the strong new Bolshoi male.
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Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov
Boris Godunov, a Russian opera by Modest Mussorgsky. Boris Godunov opera plot synopsis, character list, and other opera information.
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Torture in East European History
Rulers, military, and peasants throughout Eastern European history have been known to have used torture against their enemies, prisoners, or fellow citizens.
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Visiting Kolomenskoye
Just a few metro stops from the centre of Moscow, a royal estate offers fine architecture amid lovely countryside.
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Moscow Tour Guides
Yappi Club, a new venture in Moscow, seeks to change the way city tours are done, providing tour groups and travelers to Moscow with an in-depth look into Russian culture
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Russian Cities: Kazan
Kazan, Tatarstan, is an essential stop for travelers looking to explore the Russian Federation further than Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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Brief History of the Bolshoi Ballet
Russia is often considered to be the home of the best ballet in the world, and the Bolshoi is considered one of the finest ballet companies in the world.
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Cruising Moscow to St Petersburg
Exploring western Russia between Moscow and St Petersburg by cruise boat you'll visit Golden Ring towns like Yaroslavl on the Volga River or Kizhi Island near St Petes.
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Historic Heroes of Russia
Russian history would be incomplete without knowing the legends and facts behind its heroes, whose names have been given to streets, cathedrals, and operas.
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Night at the Museum 2, 2009, Review
For anyone who ever said museums are boring, think again. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian might just get kids interested in history.
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Russian Cities: Sergiyev Posad
A short train ride from Moscow, Russia, Sergiyev Posad is a UN World Heritage Site and part of Moscow's famed Golden Ring, famous for its ancient cathedrals.
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The Crown of Monomakh
The Crown of Monomakh is the earliest crown to be used by the princes of Kievan Rus, the Moscovite princes, and the tsars of Russia.
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Animals of War
In times of war anything goes - mounted moose, incendiary monkeys, mortar-carrying bears and even front-line cattle.
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Biography of the Russian Artist Ilya Repin
Repin brought the experience of the ordinary Russian into the picture. His work reflects the changing focus of culture in the years leading up to the 1917 revolution.
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Life in Lower Class Russia
Life for the lower classes in Russian history was one of hard work, poverty, and subordinance from medieval Russia to the period of Revolution.
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Russia's Muslim Population
Russia's growing Muslim population is changing the way Russia sees itself and has direct influence on Moscow's foreign policy.
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Small Museums of NYC - Nicholas Roerich Museum
New York's Roerich Museum displays the Russian artist's luminous paintings as well as his costume and scenic designs, writings, and personal collection of Buddhist art.
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Spread of Syphilis
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
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The Value of Reading
A look at why reading is so valuable to gifted and talented teens in particular. It speaks of several interesting books that the editor suggests.
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Night at the Museum – Battle of the Smithsonian
The movie Night at the Museum - Battle of the Smithsonian inspires a summer reading list for kids, with engaging books on history, science, and art.
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Selected Portraits by Ilya Repin
One of Russia's finest artists, Ilya Repin was exceptionally skilled at painting portraits which captured the true character of their subjects.
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The Imperial Romanovs
From the 13th century to the "Times of Trouble" to the final days of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Romanov ruler, this Russian dynasty traced a deep line in history.
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The Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy Dunnett
Francis Crawford of Lymond, the hero of Dorothy Dunnett's popular Lymond Chronicles, is one of the most compelling fictional characters ever created.
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17th Century Russian Orthodox Iconography
The great ecclesiastical artforms, Russian icons, are explored within the context of Russian Orthodox history up to and including the seventeenth century.
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Aleksandr Lebed - The General Who Stood Firm Against Communism and Democracy
On 28 April 2002 Russia lost one of its most influential leaders when former General Aleksandr Lebed (then Governor of Kras-Nodar Province) was killed in a helicopter crash. At his essence Mr. Lebed was a friend to neither socialism nor democracy, but in his short time of influence he left an important legacy.
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Russia's Search for Liberty: Part II. Rule by Romanovs
As the cycle of Russian political economy again evolves, the old rules hold true. Now on its third tumble down the hill of upheaval and reform, Russia seems unable to grasp some aspects of its tormented legacy.
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A Bibliography of the Saint-Germain Series
This is a Bibliography of the Saint-Germain and related series by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro in series order by the dates each of the books and stories cover.
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Halloween Party Ideas
A costume party for adults should be fun but also challenge guests to be creative, so why not try something different this year?
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Rus: Festivals, Feasts and Events
What I have attempted to do here is tell you about some of the more famous or more interesting festivals of the people of the Rus.
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