Articles related to "Russian"
Doing business in Russia
What is considered polite? Should I say this instead of that? What about gifts? Good conversation topics? For a person looking to establish business relations in any new
• russia
• doing business in russia
• russian culture
• russian life
• russian business environment
Pushkin: Father of Russian Lit
Alexander Pushkin's importance to Russian literature and history can not be underestimated. He is still revered in Russia as Russia's greatest poet.
• pushkin's importance
• alexander pushkin
• russian poetry
• russian literature
• literary tradition
Borzoi: Royal Russian Wolfhound
The Borzoi, also known as the Russian Wolfhound, is a dog with uncertain origins and an aristocratic past.
• borzoi
• russian wolfhound
• sight hound
• bolshevik revolution
• grand duke nicholas
Homestay Accommodation, Russia
Homestay in Russia if you want to really get to know the locals, and experience friendly Russian hospitality from St Petersburg to Vladivostok - no hotel can beat it!
• russian homestay
• russian widow
• accommodation russia
• russian flats
• russian apartments
Wassily Kandinsky: Paris Years
Wassily Kandinsky's dynamic artistic career ended in Paris, where he perfected his artistic methodology.
• kandinsky
• paris
• abstract art
• bauhaus
• russian art
Medieval Bulgaria, Serbia, Russia
This is the first in a series of articles that reviews the book "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs, 900-1700" by Eve Levin.
• sex
• slavs
• orthodox
• orthodoxy
• bulgarians
Modest Mussorgsky
Brief biography of innovative Russian composer and pianist Modest Mussorgsky, famous for 'Pictures at an Exhibition' and opera Boris Godunov.
• modest mussorgsky
• boris godunov
• mussorgsky biography
• mussorgsky russian composer
• mussorgsky pictures at an exhibition
National Missile Defense: Bush Pipe Dream
Dose the Unites States really need a national missile defense system that would soak up billions of dollars and deliver questionable results? I say no...why does Bush say yes?
• chinese
• russians
• missiles
• submarines
Opera The Love for Three Oranges
The Love for Three Oranges (Lyubov k Tryom Apelsiname), a fairytale opera by Sergei Prokofiev: Plot synopsis, character description, and other Prokofiev opera information
• sergei prokofiev
• prokofiev the love for three oranges
• three oranges opera
• russian opera love oranges
• russian composer three oranges
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.
• false dmitri
• ivan the terrible
• russian history
• interesting russian stories
• time of troubles
The Hermitage, St Petersburg
The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg is like a city in itself. With 1057 rooms to stroll through admiring art and architecture alike, it's a gallery of adventure.
• the hermitage museum
• winter palace
• st petersburg art galleries
• catherine the great
• neva river
Feature: The Military in Russian Politics - Then and Now
The Soviet military had an important but constrained role in politics. Now, the military has serious grievances: wage arrears, lack of maintenance and serious cutbacks. If they continue to have reason to believe that the leadership does not care about them and that they cannot count on the leadership, they may intervene...with serious consequences.
• soviet russia kremlin politics military history
MeeCoy's Russian Treasures
An inspiring story of a man who in his later years, is helping those less fortunate than others. A must read story!!
• russian art
• russia
• russians
• senior citizens
• mccoy hill
Russian Folktales
Folktales a popular part of folklore. Learn about it in Russia Culture.
• folklore
• folktales
Russian Politics Drinking Game
Title says it all - stay informed on Russian Politics and have a good time!
• russia moscow kremlin yeltsin kiriyenko duma
Russian-English Culinary Glossary
Broad range glossary of most common Russian culinary words. Good reference for recipes and the like.
• russian
• rus
• russia
• glossary
• culinary
The Russian Shakespeare
Discover Alexander Pushkin, the Russian Shakespeare a fantastic poet and bard.
• poetry
• biography
• pushkin
• russian
Kandinsky: Russian Years
Wassily Kandinsky is one of Russia's most famous artists. Kandinsky is considered to be the father of abstract art. This three-part series explores his life and artisti
• wassily kandinsky
• jawlensky
• phalanx
• abstract art
• monet
Learn Russian Culture and Habits
Traveling to Russia? Understanding the local customs, history and language by reading World Cultures: Russia in the Teach Yourself series will be invaluable.
• teach yourself books
• world cultures russia
• tatyana stephen webber
• culture history guide
• creative arts
Russian Cities: Kazan
Kazan, Tatarstan, is an essential stop for travelers looking to explore the Russian Federation further than Moscow and St. Petersburg.
• qol sharif mosque
• kremlin
• kazan
• tatarstan<syumbike
• hotels
Russian Souvenir Shopping
What will you bring back from Russia? From traditional matrioshka dolls through to kitschy Lenin watches, the shopping choices from Moscow to Vladivostok are fascinating.
• russian souvenirs
• faberge eggs
• matrioshka dolls
• mclenin t-shirt
• lacquered boxes
The White Russian Armies 1917-1923
The Russian Civil War pitted communist Red armies against counter-revolutionary White armies in a six year long armed struggle. This is a look at those White forces.
• provisional government
• alexander kerensky
• bolshevik red army
• anti-bolshevik
• russian civil war
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Description of Alexander Solzhenitsyn, his life and works under the Soviet Regime.
• biography
• books
• russian
Children's Literature
A discussion on Children's literature. An overview and information on literature targeted for ages 3 through kindergarten.
• literature
• children
• russian
• poetry
• verses
Getting Acquainted with Punch Needle
What is punch needle?? Where did it come from, and where is it going?
• punch needle embroidery
• punch needles
• russian embroidery
• wool
• embellishments
Impossible Gardening: Hot, Dry, Clay Soil, Part Shade-Part 2
Describes an extremely difficult gardening situaiton and how the problem is solved. Part 2 - Continues listing plants that thrive in the difficult conditions of dry, clay soils.
• clay soil
• horticulture therapy
• dry soil
• shade
• ruta graveolens
Lolita
A look at "Lolita," the taboo novel written by Nabokov in the 50's that became a classic.
• nabokov
• lolita
• vladimir
• classic
• russian
Organized (Cyber)crime
What's going on in the world of cybercrime?
• cyber
• crime
• internet
• true
• russian
Romance Languages
World Languages surveys the wages of carnal syntax. (Parental guidance suggested.)
• love
• russian
• spanish
• esperanto
• french
Rus Cuisines: Eclectic By Nature - Part 1
Overview of Rus cuisines including some social customs. Find out what is what with Rus cuisines & where to find good food in the Rus.
• rus
• cuisines
• recipes
• russian
• ukraine
Rus Cuisines: Eclectic By Nature - Part 2
Continuation of Part-1 of the same title. Completes the overview of Rus cuisines and looks at specific information about the same.
• rus
• russia
• russian
• ukraine
• ukrainian
Rus Cuisines: Palate Pleasing Salads
Salads are so important in the cuisines of the Rus. They act as an entree in some cases or a bridge between courses in others. Numerous, varied & all delicious salads are in integral part of Rus cuisines.
• salad
• rus
• russian
• food
• recipes
Rus Seafoods and Fish
Seafood & fish are an important & intergral part of the cuisines of the Rus. Now you can read & try the recipes presented for your eductaion & enjoyment. Try some of these recipes yourself!
• rus
• russian
• russia
• ukraine
• ukrainian
Rus Soups: Bridge To The Entree
Soups are the first course of Rus meals. They seem to be a necessary bridge to the main courses. Rus folk all love & truly enjoy their soups. Soups are divided into 2 sorts. Hot soups that can either a meal or a side dish. Cold soups that can be ither a side dish or a dessert. Here I am presenting you with a wide selcetion of recipes & descriptions for some excellent soups.
• soup
• broth
• stock
• rus
• russian
Rus: Beresta Craft Art
<b><i>Beresta is simply birch bark as well as the name of the birch tree. It is used to make wonderfully beautiful as well as functional items.
• birch
• bark
• rus
• siberia
• russia
Rus: Khokhloma A Folk Craft Art
Unique & beautiful craft art, Khokhloma is a truly interesting as well as a functional craft art. it is rapidly becomeing well known outside of the Rus. Learn more here about this fascinating & beautiful Rus craft art.
• khokhloma
• rus
• russian
• russia
• art
Rus: Palekh An Art-Craft
Lacquered box paintings are a true artcraft of the Rus. They are avidly sought & collected all over the world. Here we will discover the origin of the Palekh-style of this craft art.
• palekh
• lacquer
• box
• rus
• art
Rus: Pysanky: Hand-Painted and Decorative Easter Eggs
Easter eggs are one of the most culturally identifiable objects associated with the Rus, ranking along of the samovar. Called <i><b>pysanky</b></i> they come in a wide range of designs, colors & now even sizes. Colorful, unique & wonderfully decoartive <i>pysanky</i> are truly an art-form to be appreciated by all.
• rus
• russia
• russian
• easter
• egg
Rus: Zakuski the Appetizers of the Rus - Part 1
<i>Zakuski</i> are the beginning of cuisines in the Rus. Usually seen in huge quantities but easily served individually these appetizers are the true start of Rus cuisines.
• rus
• russian
• russia
• ukraine
• zakuska
Rus: Zakuski the Appetizers of the Rus - Part 2
Part-2 of the appetizers & canapes of the Rus. This portion deals with the warm/hot offerings found on <i>Zakuski</i> Tables at any gathering where food or hors d'vors are served. Enjoy this small sampling of the vast number of recipes that abound for these tasty morsels.
• rus
• russia
• russian
• ukraine
• ukrainian
20th Century Genghis Khan
The crazy life of white russian Major General Baron Ungern von Sternberg, psychopathic warlord of Mongolia and Military Buddhist
• sternberg
• ungern-sternberg
• ungern
• russian
• cavalry
Characters in Crime and Punishment
There are many characters in 'Crime and Punishment,' each with a different role to play. Raskolnikov encounters both evil and good characters in Dostoevsky's novel.
• characters in crime and punishment
• crime and punishment
• dostoevsky
• raskolnikov
• sonya
Clever Katarina
A well-loved tale, Clever Katarina is retold in this beautifully illustrated book by Ken Setterington.
• katarina
• clever
• folktale
• russian
• riddle