Russia Collection (page 9)

Kurchatov and colleagues, Leningrad, 1925
Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, right), Soviet nuclear physicist, talking to colleagues at the Leningrad Physical-Technical Institute, Leningrad, Russia

Sergei Pavlovich Korolev, Soviet engineer

Tupolev and Chelomei, Moscow, 1980
Alexei Andreyevich Tupolev (1925-2001, left), Soviet aircraft designer, and Vladimir Nikolayevich Chelomei (1914-1984, right), Soviet rocket engineer

Russian agitprop poster of 1930
Agitprop poster. A poster printed in 1930, urging the population toward the industrialisation of the Soviet Union. In this

First Russian spacesuit
Yuri Gagarin spacesuit. A Zvezda SK-1 spacesuit, the type worn by Yuri Gagarin on the first manned space flight in 1961

Peter the Great, Russian Tsar
Peter the Great (1685-1766), Russian Tsar. When he became Tsar, Peter modernized and expanded his realm, fighting several wars and founding the Russian Empire in 1721 at the Treaty of Nystad

West German fans invade the pitch after their side wins Euro 72
Football - 1972 UEFA European Football Championship - Final: West Germany 3 Soviet Union 0 West Germany fans invade the pitch at the end of the game in the Heysel Stadium, Brussels

West German players run of the field as fans invade the pitch after victory in Euro 72
Football - 1972 UEFA European Football Championship - Final: West Germany 3 Soviet Union 0 West German fans invade the pitch at the final whistle

PROY2A-00168
Marriage of dwarfs at the court of Peter the Great. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PROY2A-00114
Russian defeat of the Swedish flotilla during the Northern War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Eagle Owl - adult on Birch Tree in forest of Ural Mountains - Russia - winter
ANZ-124 Eagle Owl - adult on Birch Tree in forest of Ural Mountains Russia - winter Bubo bubo Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fishermen on the River Volga at Samara
Fishermen relaxing after a hard days work on the River Volga at Samara, Russia

Russian Commissar speaking at a meeting
Peoples Commissar Voroshiloff speaking at a meeting on board the deck of a cruiser

Americans in Russia
American troops are sent to Vladivostok to safeguard U.S. interests there : Americans will have a deep-seated terror of communism for decades to come

Shackleton with royalty
Photograph of Sir Ernest Shackleton (second from right) with Queen Alexandra (right) and the Dowager Empress of Russia (second from left)

Ships of the P&O, Cunard, Orient, Union and Guion Lines, 188
Engravings of the steamships Lusitania, Khiva, Mexican, Australia, Arizona, Zambesi, Poonah, Nepaul, Ganges, Geelong, Rosetta, Umbria and Etruria (left to right, top to bottom)

The Czar of Russia as a shot
Photograph of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and the Tsarina Alexandra, shooting game. The photograph was taken by the official photographer to the Russian court

Kronstadt Rebellion 1921
Dybenko (on horse back, centre) commander of the troops ending the Kronstadt Rebellion

Nevsky Prospekt 1917
Government troops open fire on demonstrators in Nevsky Prospekt, Petrograd

Devils Balalaika
Wedding guests of Bessarabia, Russia, foolishly dance in a graveyard, find themselves dancing to the Devils balalaika; when he stops they turn into a circle of stones

Long-tailed Chinchilla - young
ANZ-592 Long-tailed Chinchilla - young Ekaterinburg, Russia Chinchilla lanigera Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

European / Praying Mantis - hides in long grasses - typical in steppe - near river Ural - Orenburg region - July Ku41
ANZ-1373 European / Praying Mantis - hides in long grasses typical in steppe - near river Ural - Orenburg region - July Mantis religiosa Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal

Borscht, a traditional Russian beetroot soup, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Listvianka, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Sunset over Red Square, The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Reflections in a small lake in taiga-forest at dusk, Golden-eye male duck swims resting on water; near river Bolshoi
ANZ-785 Reflections in a small lake in taiga forest at dusk. Golden-eye male duck swims on water Uganskii Nat. reserve, Siberia, Russia

Alexis / Russian Royal
ALEXIS TSAREVICH OF RUSSIA Son of Nicolas II and Alexandra, heir apparent to the Russian throne, as a toddler

Moscow has a Plan
MOSCOW HAS A PLAN - propaganda book by M Ilin describing the Soviet 5-year economic plan in glowing terms. We build in our country a new order

RIGA IN 1700
General view of Riga, in the province of Latvia, then part of Russia

Russia / Moscow / Map / C16
General map of Moscow

Polish revolt against Russian domination
During the November Uprising, also known as the Cadet Revolution (1830-1831), Polish patriots attempt (unsuccessfully) to throw off Russian domination

Saint Hyacinth carrying an image of the Virgin
Hyacinth, Silesian saint who escaped from the flames of Kiev during an attack on a monastery by the Tartars because he was carrying an image of the Virgin. His feast day is 17 August

World War II transport planes & gliders ready England
Vintage World War II photograph - transport planes and gliders ready for takeoff in England, for landings in the Netherlands

World War II navy ship Pacific war against Japan
Vintage World War II photograph - navy ship releases a salvo in the Pacific war against Japan

Vintage photograph WW II - British Churchill tank
Vintage photograph World War II - British Churchill tank, Italian campaign, crossing of the Senio River

Khakas or Khakass shamans from Saygachi, near Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. They wear helmets decorated with antlers, leather dresses covered with animal bones and hold sacred drums

The Bronze Horseman, statue of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Elbrus
Rostovskiy Anton

Moscow metro - In the center of the universe
Maxim Makunin

Vulcan Bomber squadron. 1964

MAP / RUSSIA / SIBERIA C1760
Siberia and adjacent regions : St Petersburg and Moscow are on the far left, Irkutsk centre low right Date: circa 1760

Statue of Heracles in Alexadrovsky garden, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Entrance to the Moscow Metro, USSR. Date: 1986

Children on a sledge, Gorki Park, Moscow, USSR. Date: 1986

BRYULLOV, Karl. The Horsewoman
BRYULLOV, Karl Pavlovitch (1799-1852). A Rider. 1832. Portrait of Giovanina and Amacilia Pacini, the Foster Children of Countess Yu. P. Samoilova. Romanticism. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. MOSCOW. Moscow

Lichen, vertical cut. tundra near Dikson, typical. Russian Arctic. August

Sightseers and historic Russian buildings
Sightseers touring a Russian UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Transfiguration Cathedral (left) and the Intercession Church (center) and historic buildings of Kizhi Island

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1769-1821). Emperor of France, 1804-1814. The Eve of Austerlitz, 1 December 1805. Oil on canvas (detail), 1808, by Louis Francois Lejeune

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Russia, a land of rich history and diverse achievements. From the brave Laika, the space dog who paved the way for human space exploration, to Leonov's breathtaking painting capturing a sunrise in space. The image of Red Army soldiers raising the Soviet flag over the Reichstag in Berlin stands as a testament to their indomitable spirit during World War II. In 1869, Mendeleyev's periodic table revolutionized our understanding of chemistry and laid the foundation for scientific progress worldwide. Anton Chekhov, alongside Moscow Art Theatre group, brought Russian literature and theater to new heights with his timeless works. The strength and prowess were showcased by Aleksandr Karelin at the 1988 Seoul Olympics when he triumphantly won his first gold medal. Meanwhile, honey bees diligently buzzing on a honeycomb symbolize nature's harmony within this vast country. Dmitri Shostakovich composed masterpieces that stirred emotions deep within our souls while working tirelessly in his study back in 1938. Carl Sagan, an American astronomer inspired by Russia's vastness and mysteries of space. Even amidst icy landscapes like Champ Island glacier above the sea, we find polar bears gracefully roaming - symbols of resilience against adversity. Olga Korbut captivated hearts at the 1976 Montreal Olympics with her gymnastic prowess and grace. Lastly, a Soviet propaganda poster boldly proclaimed "We want Peace, " reflecting Russia's desire for global harmony despite political tensions. These glimpses into Russia's past remind us of its remarkable contributions across various fields – from science to sports; from art to exploration – shaping not only its own destiny but also leaving an indelible mark on humanity itself.