The flag's design is a nod to the history of the Russian flag, featuring the iconic colors and symbolism that resonate with all Russians, from the all-Russian president to the citizens of Saint Petersburg. **A Tribute to Russian Heritage** This flag is not just a piece of fabric; it'...
14. Between God and Tsar: Religious Symbolism and the Royal Women of Muscovite Russia By Isolde Thyret Challenging traditional interpretations of the roles of royal women in patriarchal Muscovite society, Between God and Tsar opens a new approach to understanding medieval Russia. Drawing upon a ...
Larisa Shepitko, 1976: Intense, gruelling wartime drama of Belorussian partisans, betrayal and sacrifice, with religious symbolism (Boris Plotnikov, Anatolii Solonitsyn) *Времяжеланий (A Time of Wishes), dir. Iulii Raizman, 1981: Emotional drama of middle-aged man who meets ...