Russian Collection (page 4)

Vaslav Nijinsky / Tennis
VASLAV NIJINSKY Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, seen here in his tennis outfit for Jeux

Goubet Submarine / 1885
Designed by Claude Goubet in 1885: the first electrically powered submarine. Seen here being used by the Russian Navy

Vladimir Mayakovsky
VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY Russian poet, futurist : supported communism from 1907, after 1917 sought to depoetize poetry by use of technical innovations

Yakov Sverdlov
YAKOV SVERDLOV Russian revolutionary, virtual creator of the new Soviet state : very active 1917-1919, but died of illness, cutting short an eminent career

George Hackenschmidt
GEORGE HACKENSCHMIDT Estonian wrestler, known as the Russian Lion, considered one of the greatest figures in the history of wrestling

Lev Davidovich Landau
Russian physicist, LEV DAVIDOVICH LANDAU (1908-1968), who won a Nobel Prize for Physics in 1962

LENIN READING PRAVDA
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN Russian statesman, reading a copy of Pravda in his study

View of Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia
View of Tbilisi (known as Tiflis until 1936), capital of Georgia, formerly part of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, until independence in 1991

Street scene in Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia
A street scene with oxen and camels in Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia. Date: circa 1880

VASLAV NIJINSKY (1890-1950). Russian ballet dancer and choreographer. Dancing in Les Orientales, c1911

Our lady of vladimir icon by andrei rublyov, 1408

Lt, general vasili chuikov (2nd from left) giving an assignment to the commander of the 13th guards rifle division, major general alexander rodimtsev (far right)

World war 2, senior sergeants v, mityoshina and n, zalko, former students of the moscow state theatrical institute have been at the front from the first days of the war

NIJINSKI, Vaslav Fmich (1890-1950). Russian dance and choreographer. Engraving

ALEXANDER SOLZHENITSYN (1918- ). Russian writer. Photographed in exile at Dueren, West Germany, February 1974

Samoyed People with their reindeer sled
Two Samoyedic hunters on a sleigh pulled by reindeer at, northern Russia. Date: circa 1903

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space. Gagarin was born in the village of Klushino near Gzhatsk, Russia

Alexander Friedman, Soviet cosmologist
Alexander Alexandrovich Friedman (1888-1925), Russian and Soviet cosmologist and mathematician. Friedman, who lived and worked in Leningrad, is considered the founder of modern cosmology

Buran space shuttle landing
The Buran orbiter landing at the Baikonur space center

KRONSTADT MUTINY, 1921. Rebel forces in command of the battleship, Petropavlovsk, at the Soviet naval base at Kronstadt during the mutiny of February-March 1921

IGOR STRAVINSKY (1882-1971). American (Russian-born) composer. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

Russia, St. Petersburg, The Great Cascade, Peterhof Palace

Ascension Cathedral, near Omsk, Russia
View of the Ascension Cathedral, with belfry on the left, 55km south of the city of Omsk, Siberia, Russia. It belongs to the Achairsky Monastery, which was founded in 1905

Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert
Undated coloured poster for Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert featuring illustrations of his tricks and performances. HPF/5B/18

Czar of Russia / Stamp
TSAR NICHOLAS II (1868-1918) last Tsar of Russia from 1894 to 1918

M Rostropovich / Photo
MSTISLAV ROSTROPOVICH Russian cellist

Trotsky in 1920
LEON TROTSKY Russian statesman, haranguing soldiers in 1920

Anna Pavlova / Rumney
ANNA PAVLOVA Russian ballet dancer on stage

Khrushchev Speaking at the UN
Russian statesman, secretary-general of the Communist Party and premier 1958-1964, Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971), depicted addressing the assembly at the United Nations

Krupskaya (Lenins Wife)
NADEZHDA KONSTANTINOVNA KRUPSKAYA Russian Revolutionary - married Lenin in 1898

Rasputin in Hospital
GRIGORI RASPUTIN Russian priest and intriguer in hospital after Khina Gussevas attempt on his life

Robert Lindsay at Alma
Lieut. Robert Lindsay of the 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards leads a charge against the Russian Batteries. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

Arctic Fox searches for food, sniffing lemmings and other food under deep snow on Kara sea shore (Alopex lagopus). tundra of Taimyr peninsula, North of Siberia, Russian Arctic, winter

Europe, Russia, St. Petersburg. Church of the Spilled Blood Domes

Belgrade - Serbia - Hotel Moscow and the Rossia Insurance Company building. Date: circa 1910s

Installation of Vostok spacecraft
Vostok spacecraft installation. Workers installing a Vostok spacecraft. Vostok were Soviet spacecraft used as part of the Vostok programme, which flew six manned spaceflights between 1961 and 1963

Pavlova, Anna (1882-1931). Russian classical dancer. Poster of the Russian Ballets

BAKUNIN, Mikhail Aleksandrovich (1814-1876). Russian revolutionary, founder of the international anarchism. Portrait of Bakunin, Russian

The Russian cross-roads. Illustration shows a diminutive Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, wearing a fur robe, courting Medusa who is hiding behind the mask of a beautiful young woman; on the left

Captain Phillips & Lieutenant Yates, 8th Hussars. Captain Phillips of the 8th Hussars and Lieutenant Yates, full-length portrait, one seated on horse, the other standing by horse. Date 1855

Germany and Russia discuss the division of Poland, 1939
Russian Commander Borowenski bends over a map of Poland during discussions between German and Russian officers about the demarcation of the country following the invasion by Germany

Moscow Kremlin, Russia: Annunciation Cathedral
Moscow, Kremlin, Russia: from left - Annunciation Cathedral and part of the Ascension Cathedral Date: 2010

Mother Russia Statue - Battle of Stalingrad
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad) - The Battle of Stalingrad Memorial (fought during World War Two between August - January 1942/43)

Tolstoy Last Journey
LEO TOLSTOY The Russian novelist sets out on his last journey... Date: 1828 - 1910

Laika the space dog
First animal in space. Laika, the bitch who became the first animal in space, inside a mock-up of the cabin of the Soviet Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Sputnik 2 was launched on 3 November 1957

Valentina Tereshkova
Portrait of Valentina Tereshkova (b.1937), Russian cosmonaut and the first woman in space. Tereshkova flew on Vostock 6, launched on 16 June 1963

Komarov before Soyuz 1 launch, 1967
Komarov before Soyuz 1 launch, speaking at the launch site in Kazakhstan, on 23 April 1967. Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov (1927-1967) was killed during this mission

Sputnik 1 postcard. Artwork of Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite, on a postcard issued by the communist government of the former Soviet Union

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"Russian: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Culture" From the breathtaking sunrise in space captured by Leonov to the iconic image of Red Army soldiers raising the Soviet flag over the Reichstag in Berlin, Russia's indomitable spirit shines through. In the world of dance, Anna Pavlova mesmerized audiences with her ethereal performance in Swan Lake, leaving an everlasting mark on ballet history. Abram Arkhipov's poignant painting "Paying a Visit" transports us to a time when compassion and human connection prevailed amidst turmoil. It serves as a reminder that even during challenging times, kindness can bridge divides. The powerful Communist poster by Viktor Ivanov boldly declares Lenin's enduring legacy - his ideas continue to shape Russian society and inspire generations. The Battle of Balaclava immortalized by Gibb showcases Russia's unwavering courage and resilience on the battlefield. It stands as a testament to their determination against all odds. Stravinsky's revolutionary composition "Rite of Spring" pushed boundaries and challenged conventions. The last page of its score symbolizes Russia's contribution to music that transcends time. Vasili Baksheyev captures nature's delicate beauty in his artwork "Hoarfrost, " reminding us of Russia’s vast landscapes adorned with enchanting frost-covered scenery. Leon Trotsky remains an enigmatic figure whose influence reverberated throughout history. His intellectual prowess shaped political ideologies during turbulent times. Mendeleyev’s periodic table revolutionized chemistry education worldwide, showcasing Russian scientific brilliance and innovation that continues to impact our understanding today. Il ya Repin’s masterpiece "The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy)" depicts bravery intertwined with humor—a quintessential example artistic expression at its finest. Shostakovich’s photo encapsulates both vulnerability and strength—an embodiment of how artistry can be harnessed as a tool for self-expression amidst adversity.