Russian History

The keyword Russian History is tagged in the following 5 articles.

Byzantine and Russian Influences in Andrei Rublev's Art

February 1, 2011 - 3042 words | History » Russia

Andrei Rublev (c. 1360-1430) is a mysterious figure, whose biography is not well known, although he is historically considered the best-known painter of Russian icons and frescoes. Early in his life he joined the Trinity-Sergei Lavra Monastery, becoming the pupil of... Read Article »

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Byzantine Art Andrei Rublev Andrey Rublyov Frescoe Painters Icon Painters Russian History Art History

The Reign of Peter the Great

January 28, 2011 - 2835 words | History » Russia

Peter the Great inherited a score of problems in the administration of his empire. Of course, through his well-known zest and ambition, he tried to solve most of them, and made steps in that direction. However, his actions did not always have the wanted effect. As... Read Article »

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Russian History Peter the Great Russia Catherine the Great Empire

The 1905 Russian Revolution through the Eyes of Vladimir Nabokov in "Speak, Memory"

January 26, 2011 - 2271 words | History » Russia

The insight that Vladimir Nabokov provides into the 1905 Russian Revolution, in his book Speak, Memory, sometimes merges with the general view--presented, for example, by Nicholas V. Riasanovsky in a more traditional account--but at many other times is totally unique... Read Article »

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1905 Russian Revolution Vladimir Nabokov Speak Memory Russian History Russian Revolution Of 1905 Russia

The Poetry of Yevgheny Yevtushenko

January 17, 2011 - 1185 words | Opinion » Yevheny Yevtushenko

Yevgheny Yevtushenko’s poetry spans time and space when relating to Russia and its history. His poetry, as he himself, declares, is intended to teach the conscience of anyone who reads it. And indeed, his poetry, whether political or romantic, alludes to themes... Read Article »

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Yevheny Yevtushenko Poetry Poets Russian History Russia

Lenin's New Economic Policy: What It Was and How It Changed the Soviet Union

November 19, 2009 - 2719 words | History » Soviet Union

By the time 1921 came around, Russia’s economy had been maimed by the effects of War Communism. Socialism had not begun on a good note, and Vladimir Lenin was becoming concerned with the unfortunate state of the economy. His response to the poor economy he adopted... Read Article »

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Vladimir Lenin Soviet Economic Policy Communism Russian History USSR NEP New Economic Policy War Communism