When Tolstoy met in 1886 with George Kennan, the American explorer of Siberia (and a cousin twice removed of the diplomat of the same name, who, more than a half-century later, devised Truman’s Cold War policy of “containment” of the Soviet Union), Kennan pleaded for support for some...
He painted the Russian aristocracy, including the emperor, but is better known for his portraits of young ladies, which are displayed not only in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow but also at the Louvre in Paris. Borovikovsky's trademark achievement was his ability to express the distinct sensual...
For example, white cranes will soar over the Fontanka river and Griboyedov Canal, airostats will fly over the Peter and Paul Fortress, portraits of soldiers will hang along Nevsky prospekt. Read more → Flower Season Has Opened In Pushkin Pushkin has announced that the flower season in the ...
This year, in addition to the prosaic ribbons, flags and banners in the city, there will be also be unusual street decorations. For example, white cranes will soar over the Fontanka river and Griboyedov Canal, airostats will fly over the Peter and Paul Fortress, portraits of soldiers will...