Articles related to "Russian History"
Learn about Russian History
Using film and literature, or by visiting museums and traveling, a student of Russian history can learn about the historical development of this nation and its society.
learn about russian history • russian history • europe's largest country • take a russian history class • read russian literature
Using film and literature, or by visiting museums and traveling, a student of Russian history can learn about the historical development of this nation and its society.
learn about russian history • russian history • europe's largest country • take a russian history class • read russian literature
Contents of the KGB Archives
The archives of the Soviet security and intelligence agency contain information about Stalinist purges, spy activities, counter-revolutionary criminals, and more.
kgb • kgb archives • nkvd • ussr • stalinis purges
The archives of the Soviet security and intelligence agency contain information about Stalinist purges, spy activities, counter-revolutionary criminals, and more.
kgb • kgb archives • nkvd • ussr • stalinis purges
Faberge's Inspiration
Faberge took inspiration from many different sources. Though famous for the Imperial Eggs, Faberge's workshops produced a wide variety of objects.
faberge • miniatures • figurines • russian history • enamel
Faberge took inspiration from many different sources. Though famous for the Imperial Eggs, Faberge's workshops produced a wide variety of objects.
faberge • miniatures • figurines • russian history • enamel
Peasant Houses in Russian History
Russian peasants lived in houses that necessitated animals and humans sharing quarters and created unhealthy living conditions.
russian peasant houses • russian peasant housing • peasant dwellings • peasant huts • icon corner
Russian peasants lived in houses that necessitated animals and humans sharing quarters and created unhealthy living conditions.
russian peasant houses • russian peasant housing • peasant dwellings • peasant huts • icon corner
Russia's History for Sale
Russia has long had a problem with its historic artifacts being stolen, sold, or trashed by the greedy or irreverent.
faberge eggs • amber room • russian history • scythians • museums
Russia has long had a problem with its historic artifacts being stolen, sold, or trashed by the greedy or irreverent.
faberge eggs • amber room • russian history • scythians • museums
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.
russian politics • russian history • romanovs • peter the great • catherine the great
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.
russian politics • russian history • romanovs • peter the great • catherine the great
Russia's Search for Liberty: Part III. Rebels and Riots
Russia pursues its lust for power, frees its serfs, is disgraced in war, and succumbs to rule by an untested political/economic theory that promises Utopia.
russian history • russia and the nineteenth century • the romanovs • russia and radical politics
Russia pursues its lust for power, frees its serfs, is disgraced in war, and succumbs to rule by an untested political/economic theory that promises Utopia.
russian history • russia and the nineteenth century • the romanovs • russia and radical politics
St. Petersburg Winter Palace
The architecturally minded can revel in the magnificence of the St. Petersburg Winter Palace, built between 1754 and 1762.
st petersburg • winter palace • artifacts • alexander • catherine the great
The architecturally minded can revel in the magnificence of the St. Petersburg Winter Palace, built between 1754 and 1762.
st petersburg • winter palace • artifacts • alexander • catherine the great
Basics of Russian Peasant Life
Having basic knowledge about Russian peasant life is important to understanding how this class of people fit into, and influenced, Russian History.
basics of russian peasant life • russian peasants • russian peasant houses • lower class russia • kulaks
Having basic knowledge about Russian peasant life is important to understanding how this class of people fit into, and influenced, Russian History.
basics of russian peasant life • russian peasants • russian peasant houses • lower class russia • kulaks
Review of The Unknown Gulag
This book about Soviet 'dekulakization' practices and the fate of the peasant forced labor settlements is an important look into Russian history.
kulaks • dekulakization • the unknown gulag • lynne viola • stalin
This book about Soviet 'dekulakization' practices and the fate of the peasant forced labor settlements is an important look into Russian history.
kulaks • dekulakization • the unknown gulag • lynne viola • stalin
Russian Peasant Life and History
The course of Russian history was heavily dependent upon peasants, whose lives were lived and lost in accordance with the whim of authority.
russian peasant life • peasant history • russia's peasants • lower class russia • why study peasant russia
The course of Russian history was heavily dependent upon peasants, whose lives were lived and lost in accordance with the whim of authority.
russian peasant life • peasant history • russia's peasants • lower class russia • why study peasant russia
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
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 Original Potemkin Villages
In 1787, Russian Minister Grigori Potemkin set about to prove the value of the Crimean lands to Catherine the Great through an elaborately deceitful plan.
potemkin village • what is a potemkin village • russian history • catherine the great • minister grigori potemkin
In 1787, Russian Minister Grigori Potemkin set about to prove the value of the Crimean lands to Catherine the Great through an elaborately deceitful plan.
potemkin village • what is a potemkin village • russian history • catherine the great • minister grigori potemkin
Tsar Alexander I of Russia
Thrust into a war against the greatest military mind of the time, Alexander, his army and the Russian winter succeeded where no other had.
tsar alexander i • catherine the great • tsars of russia • russian tsar • czar alexander
Thrust into a war against the greatest military mind of the time, Alexander, his army and the Russian winter succeeded where no other had.
tsar alexander i • catherine the great • tsars of russia • russian tsar • czar alexander
Cossacks of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Cossacks, along with one important leader named Bohdan Khmelnytsky, are a major part of Ukrainian identity.
cossacks • bogdan khmelnytsky • bohdan • ukraine history • muskovite russia
The Ukrainian Cossacks, along with one important leader named Bohdan Khmelnytsky, are a major part of Ukrainian identity.
cossacks • bogdan khmelnytsky • bohdan • ukraine history • muskovite russia
Moscow Metro History
The Moscow Metro is one the busiest subway systems in the world, and features beautiful, ornate stations full of mosaics, murals, and art from classical to art deco.
moscow metro • moscow history • moscow undergound • moscow architecture • architects moscow
The Moscow Metro is one the busiest subway systems in the world, and features beautiful, ornate stations full of mosaics, murals, and art from classical to art deco.
moscow metro • moscow history • moscow undergound • moscow architecture • architects moscow
Review of The Earth and Sky of Jacques Dorme
Personal experience transcends nationality and history in this quest for identity.
review of the earth and sky of jacques dorme andre • modern french literature andreï makine • saint exupéry andreï makine • identity the earth and sky of jacques dorme • french and russian history andreï makine
Personal experience transcends nationality and history in this quest for identity.
review of the earth and sky of jacques dorme andre • modern french literature andreï makine • saint exupéry andreï makine • identity the earth and sky of jacques dorme • french and russian history andreï makine
Russian Culture Guides
One of the best things to do before traveling to a country as complicated as Russia is to read up on its history and culture. Here are some books to get you started.
russia • culture • history • books • travel
One of the best things to do before traveling to a country as complicated as Russia is to read up on its history and culture. Here are some books to get you started.
russia • culture • history • books • travel
The Russians - Intro
Come with me on a journey through Russian history, told through the words of Phillips and Pella, in a seven book series, entitled the Russians. A story entertwined and based on Russian history during the reform years.
russia • fiction
Come with me on a journey through Russian history, told through the words of Phillips and Pella, in a seven book series, entitled the Russians. A story entertwined and based on Russian history during the reform years.
russia • fiction
Reviews of Cookbooks of Russian Foods and Cuisine
Learn more about Russian culture and cuisine, as guest reviewer, Dr. Donald Houston, reviews some of his favorite cookbooks! © <a href=http://www.suite101.com/myhome.cfm/DKden>Dr. Donald Houston</a>
book review • recipes • jennifer a. wickes • cookbook reviews • freelance
Learn more about Russian culture and cuisine, as guest reviewer, Dr. Donald Houston, reviews some of his favorite cookbooks! © <a href=http://www.suite101.com/myhome.cfm/DKden>Dr. Donald Houston</a>
book review • recipes • jennifer a. wickes • cookbook reviews • freelance
Beginning Research in Eastrern Europe 2 (Hungary to the Ukraine)
This article will contain sites that are good places to orientate yourself to the first encounter with your ancestors' countries of origin.
eastern european genealogy • hungarian genealogy • macedonian genealogy • moldovan genealogy • montenegro genealogy
This article will contain sites that are good places to orientate yourself to the first encounter with your ancestors' countries of origin.
eastern european genealogy • hungarian genealogy • macedonian genealogy • moldovan genealogy • montenegro genealogy
St. Petersburg, Russia's Window To The West
A city of bridges and water, St. Petersburg on the Neva River is an archipelago dotted with palaces, museums, and cathedrals reflecting Russian and European influences.
russia's window to the west • st.petersburg in northern russia • former imperial russian capital • winter palace and hermitage museuem • nevskii monastery
A city of bridges and water, St. Petersburg on the Neva River is an archipelago dotted with palaces, museums, and cathedrals reflecting Russian and European influences.
russia's window to the west • st.petersburg in northern russia • former imperial russian capital • winter palace and hermitage museuem • nevskii monastery
Russia's Search for Liberty: Part I. Truths and Dreams
In Russia late August is undoubtedly the month for madness. It is traditionally the month when plans for wars and coups are finalized and implemented. Such traditions may keep Russia from attaining its long-held dream that it can be a "normal country".
russian politics • post-communist russia • post-soviet affairs
In Russia late August is undoubtedly the month for madness. It is traditionally the month when plans for wars and coups are finalized and implemented. Such traditions may keep Russia from attaining its long-held dream that it can be a "normal country".
russian politics • post-communist russia • post-soviet affairs
Birth of the Russian Mafia
The rise of the Russian Mafia Mafia dates back to the "Thieves World" of the period of the Czars.
The rise of the Russian Mafia Mafia dates back to the "Thieves World" of the period of the Czars.
Founding St. Petersburg
The founding of St. Petersburg was part of a process to Westernize Russia.
founding of st. petersburg • peter the great • st. petersburg russia • history of st. petersburg • westernization of russia
The founding of St. Petersburg was part of a process to Westernize Russia.
founding of st. petersburg • peter the great • st. petersburg russia • history of st. petersburg • westernization of russia
Aleksandr Pushkin Biography
Life and works of Russian writer Aleksandr Pushkin, considered Russia's greatest poet. Famous for fairy tale "Ruslan and Lyudmila" and masterpiece "Eugene Onegin."
aleksandr pushkin • pushkin biography • pushkin life and works • ruslan and lydmila writer • pushkin eugene onegin
Life and works of Russian writer Aleksandr Pushkin, considered Russia's greatest poet. Famous for fairy tale "Ruslan and Lyudmila" and masterpiece "Eugene Onegin."
aleksandr pushkin • pushkin biography • pushkin life and works • ruslan and lydmila writer • pushkin eugene onegin
Books about Russian Culture
These three books about Russian culture delve into its development and how it affected history.
books about russian culture • russian culture's effect on history • natasha's dance • land of the firebird • the face of russia
These three books about Russian culture delve into its development and how it affected history.
books about russian culture • russian culture's effect on history • natasha's dance • land of the firebird • the face of russia
Cruising Northern Europe
Chase the midnight sun, explore medieval Tallinn, marvel at The Hermitage in St Petersburg and shop for designer goods in Copenhagen on a Baltic cruise
baltic cruise • cruise baltic • scandinavia cruise • russia cruise • midnight sun
Chase the midnight sun, explore medieval Tallinn, marvel at The Hermitage in St Petersburg and shop for designer goods in Copenhagen on a Baltic cruise
baltic cruise • cruise baltic • scandinavia cruise • russia cruise • midnight sun
Grigorii Rasputin
Rasputin was given credit for curing the tsarevich when he had boughts of illness. However, most people felt the Romanovs would be better off without his influence.
rasputin • romanovs • alexandra fyodorovna • tsarevich alexei • felix yusupov
Rasputin was given credit for curing the tsarevich when he had boughts of illness. However, most people felt the Romanovs would be better off without his influence.
rasputin • romanovs • alexandra fyodorovna • tsarevich alexei • felix yusupov
How the Bolsheviks Came to Power
The Bolsheviks came to power under Lenin's leadership and seized the Provisional Government in Petrograd in 1917.
how the bolsheviks came to power • october revolution • the provisional government • lenin's return to russia • seizure of the winter palace
The Bolsheviks came to power under Lenin's leadership and seized the Provisional Government in Petrograd in 1917.
how the bolsheviks came to power • october revolution • the provisional government • lenin's return to russia • seizure of the winter palace
How to Organize Shore Excursions in Russia
Shore excursions in Moscow and Saint Petersburg allow tourists of experiencing the world-famous charm of Russia's top cities in an alternative and entertaining way.
canal excursions in russia • river excursions in russia • sightseeing moscow • sightseeing st. petersburg • sailing between moscow and petersburg
Shore excursions in Moscow and Saint Petersburg allow tourists of experiencing the world-famous charm of Russia's top cities in an alternative and entertaining way.
canal excursions in russia • river excursions in russia • sightseeing moscow • sightseeing st. petersburg • sailing between moscow and petersburg
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
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
Must-Read 19th C. Russian Novels
Pushkin, Dostoevsky, Lermontov, Tolstoy, and Turgenev are authors who wrote novels that are considered "must-reads" for students of Russian history and literature.
must-read 19th century russian novels • russian novels • russian literature • 19th century russia • turgenev
Pushkin, Dostoevsky, Lermontov, Tolstoy, and Turgenev are authors who wrote novels that are considered "must-reads" for students of Russian history and literature.
must-read 19th century russian novels • russian novels • russian literature • 19th century russia • turgenev
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.
czars • tsars • romanovs • rurik dynasty • russian rulers
"Czars" is an unpretentious treatment of Russian rulers from the Rurik Dynasty to the Romanovs. Great for novice scholars of Russian history.
czars • tsars • romanovs • rurik dynasty • russian rulers
The End of the Romanovs
The murder of the Romanovs has sparked controversy, given rise to investigations, and inspired books and movies. Much has been made of their execution and burial.
end of the romanovs • romanov murder • romanov execution • russian royal family • romanov burial
The murder of the Romanovs has sparked controversy, given rise to investigations, and inspired books and movies. Much has been made of their execution and burial.
end of the romanovs • romanov murder • romanov execution • russian royal family • romanov burial
Andrei Rublev, Icon Painter
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.
andrei rublev • famous icon painter • andrei rublev's life • artistic education of andrei rublev • rublev's works and style
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.
andrei rublev • famous icon painter • andrei rublev's life • artistic education of andrei rublev • rublev's works and style
Boris Godunov - Legend and Fact
Was Boris Godunov one of Russia's best rulers, or was he a criminal, as legend seems to indicate?
boris godunov • ivan the terrible • false dmitry • son of ivan the terrible • tsar
Was Boris Godunov one of Russia's best rulers, or was he a criminal, as legend seems to indicate?
boris godunov • ivan the terrible • false dmitry • son of ivan the terrible • tsar
Catherine the Great's Lovers
Catherine the Great's lovers made her famous and became famous. She enjoyed romances during her marriage and continued to take lovers until the last years of her reign.
catherine the great's lovers • catherine the great's romances • catherine's early lover • lovers during the middle years • lovers during the last years
Catherine the Great's lovers made her famous and became famous. She enjoyed romances during her marriage and continued to take lovers until the last years of her reign.
catherine the great's lovers • catherine the great's romances • catherine's early lover • lovers during the middle years • lovers during the last years
DOKU.ARTS Film Festival
The DOKU.ARTS film festival opens today in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Now in its fourth year, this small festival is devoted to documentaries about art in all its forms.
docu.arts film festival • documentary film festivals • films about art • film festivals about art • international film festivals
The DOKU.ARTS film festival opens today in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Now in its fourth year, this small festival is devoted to documentaries about art in all its forms.
docu.arts film festival • documentary film festivals • films about art • film festivals about art • international film festivals
Eastern Europe’s Post WWII Fate
Both assuming eventual victory, early in the war the Nazi German and Communist Russian governments analyzed and began to implement plans for Eastern Europe
world war ii • eastern europe • nazi • oil • europe
Both assuming eventual victory, early in the war the Nazi German and Communist Russian governments analyzed and began to implement plans for Eastern Europe
world war ii • eastern europe • nazi • oil • europe
Empress Elizabeth of Russia
Peter the Great's daughter seized power in Russia and changed the direction of foreign policy and cultural influences in a twenty year reign marked by extravagance.
empress elizabeth of russia • russian palace revolutions • elizabeth seizes power in russia • accomplishments of empress elizabeth of russia • the russian autocracy under elizabeth
Peter the Great's daughter seized power in Russia and changed the direction of foreign policy and cultural influences in a twenty year reign marked by extravagance.
empress elizabeth of russia • russian palace revolutions • elizabeth seizes power in russia • accomplishments of empress elizabeth of russia • the russian autocracy under elizabeth
Enlightenment Ideas Challenge the Old Regime
Enlightenment thinking applied the rational principles of the Scientific Revolution to social and political institutions, seeking to liberate man from the Old Regime.
enlightenment thinking and the old regime • rousseau challenges the old order • writings of rousseau • rousseau's influence on revolution • enlightenment thinkers and correspondence
Enlightenment thinking applied the rational principles of the Scientific Revolution to social and political institutions, seeking to liberate man from the Old Regime.
enlightenment thinking and the old regime • rousseau challenges the old order • writings of rousseau • rousseau's influence on revolution • enlightenment thinkers and correspondence
Ethnicities of Russia
There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs.
ethnicity • travel • russia • tatarstan • kalmykia
There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs.
ethnicity • travel • russia • tatarstan • kalmykia
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.
lower class life in russia • russian lower classes • peasant russia • lower class russia households • lower class russia survival
Life for the lower classes in Russian history was one of hard work, poverty, and subordinance from medieval Russia to the period of Revolution.
lower class life in russia • russian lower classes • peasant russia • lower class russia households • lower class russia survival
Literature and Drama
A look at the definitions of drama and literature and how it corresponds with Russian Literature.
literature • drama • writers
A look at the definitions of drama and literature and how it corresponds with Russian Literature.
literature • drama • writers
Magnificence of the Tsars at V&A
Costumes, jewellery, weapons, books and portraits of the Tsars and their officers reveal the extravagance and opulence of Russian Court dress between 1721 and 1917.
magnificence of the tsars • v&a • victoria and albert • moscow kremlin museums • peter ii
Costumes, jewellery, weapons, books and portraits of the Tsars and their officers reveal the extravagance and opulence of Russian Court dress between 1721 and 1917.
magnificence of the tsars • v&a • victoria and albert • moscow kremlin museums • peter ii
Modest Mussorgsky's Great Compositions
Modest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer who, along with artist Victor Hartmann wished to unite the visual, performing and compositional arts with Russian culture.
modest mussorgsky • artist victor hartmann • pictures at an exhibition • boris godunov • night on a bare mountain
Modest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer who, along with artist Victor Hartmann wished to unite the visual, performing and compositional arts with Russian culture.
modest mussorgsky • artist victor hartmann • pictures at an exhibition • boris godunov • night on a bare mountain
Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov
Boris Godunov, a Russian opera by Modest Mussorgsky. Boris Godunov opera plot synopsis, character list, and other opera information.
boris godunov opera • mussorgsky's boris godunov • mussorgsky russian composer • rimsky-korsakov boris godunov • shostakovich boris godunov
Boris Godunov, a Russian opera by Modest Mussorgsky. Boris Godunov opera plot synopsis, character list, and other opera information.
boris godunov opera • mussorgsky's boris godunov • mussorgsky russian composer • rimsky-korsakov boris godunov • shostakovich boris godunov
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
Modest Mussorgsky composed the Pictures at an Exhibition after viewing a show of works by Victor Hartmann sponsored by the St.Petersburg Architectural Association
pictures at an exhibition • modest mussorgsky • victor hartmann • promenade • gnomus
Modest Mussorgsky composed the Pictures at an Exhibition after viewing a show of works by Victor Hartmann sponsored by the St.Petersburg Architectural Association
pictures at an exhibition • modest mussorgsky • victor hartmann • promenade • gnomus
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.
ilya repin • ilya repin's paintings • ilya repin's art • ivan the terrible • volga barge haulers
Ilya Repin made social commentaries through his paintings that describe Russia as it was during his lifetime. His art expresses complex emotions and humanity.
ilya repin • ilya repin's paintings • ilya repin's art • ivan the terrible • volga barge haulers
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