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Mikhail Collection (#3)

"Mikhail: A Name Woven into History's Tapestry" From the enchanting image of Anna Pavlova gracefully posing with her beloved pet swan Jack

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Gorbachev, leader of the Soviet Union, 1985

Mikhail Gorbachev, leader of the Soviet Union, 1985. Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, (born 1931), was leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 until 1991

Background imageMikhail Collection: Portrait of the Poet Michail M Kheraskov, late 18th century. Artist: K Goekke

Portrait of the Poet Michail M Kheraskov, late 18th century. Artist: K Goekke
Portrait of the Poet Michail M Kheraskov, late 18th century. Kheraskov (1733-1807) was a favourite poet of Catherine the Great of Russia

Background imageMikhail Collection: Portrait of the poet Michail Kheraskov, late 18th or 19th century. Artist: Ivan Chessky

Portrait of the poet Michail Kheraskov, late 18th or 19th century. Artist: Ivan Chessky
Portrait of the poet Michail Kheraskov, late 18th or 19th century. Kheraskov (1733-1807) was a favourite poet of Catherine the Great of Russia

Background imageMikhail Collection: Portrait of the composer Anton Rubinstein, late 19th century(?). Artist: Mikhail Yarovoy

Portrait of the composer Anton Rubinstein, late 19th century(?). Artist: Mikhail Yarovoy
Portrait of the composer Anton Rubinstein, late 19th century(?). Rubinstein (1829-1894) was a Russian composer, conductor and virtuoso pianist. He founded the St Petersburg Conservatory in 1862

Background imageMikhail Collection: Chrysanthemums, 1894. Artist: Mikhail Vrubel

Chrysanthemums, 1894. Artist: Mikhail Vrubel
Chrysanthemums, 1894. Found in the collection of the Regional M Vrubel Art Museum, Omsk, Russia

Background imageMikhail Collection: A House Entwined with Wisteria, late 19th or 20th century. Artist: Mikhail Alisov

A House Entwined with Wisteria, late 19th or 20th century. Artist: Mikhail Alisov
A House Entwined with Wisteria, late 19th or 20th century. Found in the collection of the Museum of Architecture and Art, Alupka, Crimea, Ukraine

Background imageMikhail Collection: Prince Gvidon and Princess Swan, 1890s. Artist: Mikhail Vrubel

Prince Gvidon and Princess Swan, 1890s. Artist: Mikhail Vrubel
Prince Gvidon and Princess Swan, 1890s. Found in the collection of the State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Background imageMikhail Collection: Self-portrait, 1904. Artist: Mikhail Vrubel

Self-portrait, 1904. Artist: Mikhail Vrubel
Self-portrait, 1904. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageMikhail Collection: Portrait of Countess Elisabeth Vorontsova, 1821. Artist: Thomas Lawrence

Portrait of Countess Elisabeth Vorontsova, 1821. Artist: Thomas Lawrence
Portrait of Countess Elisabeth Vorontsova, 1821. Elizabeth Vorontsova was the wife of the Russian prince and soldier Mikhail Vorontsov

Background imageMikhail Collection: Demon Seated in a Garden, 1890. Artist: Mikhail Vrubel

Demon Seated in a Garden, 1890. Artist: Mikhail Vrubel
Demon Seated in a Garden, 1890. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageMikhail Collection: Josef Stalin and Mikhail Kalinin, Soviet leaders, 1930s

Josef Stalin and Mikhail Kalinin, Soviet leaders, 1930s. From a private collection. Born Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili

Background imageMikhail Collection: Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his son-in-law and granddaughter, Russia, c1905-c1906

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his son-in-law and granddaughter, Russia, c1905-c1906. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his son-in-law and granddaughter, Russia, c1905-c1906. Mikhail Sukhotin married Tolstoys (1828-1910) eldest daughter Tatyana (1864-1950) in 1899

Background imageMikhail Collection: Russian author Leo Tolstoy with politician Mikhail Stakhovich and Mikhail Sukhotin, Russia, 1900s

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with politician Mikhail Stakhovich and Mikhail Sukhotin, Russia, 1900s. Tolstoy (1828-1910) with Stakhovich (1861-1923), the leader of the Party of Peaceful Renovation

Background imageMikhail Collection: Portrait of Count Mikhail Vorontsov, (1782-1830), 1821. Artist: Thomas Lawrence

Portrait of Count Mikhail Vorontsov, (1782-1830), 1821. Artist: Thomas Lawrence
Portrait of Count Mikhail Vorontsov, (1782-1830), 1821. Lawrence, Sir Thomas (1769-1830). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Chekhov, Russian actor and author, 1928

Mikhail Chekhov, Russian actor and author, 1928. The nephew of the playwright Anton Chekhov, Mikhail Chekhov (1891-1955) is regarded by many as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century

Background imageMikhail Collection: View of the Fontanka River from the Grotto, St Petersburg, Russia, 1753. Artist: Mikhail Makhayev

View of the Fontanka River from the Grotto, St Petersburg, Russia, 1753. Artist: Mikhail Makhayev
View of the Fontanka River from the Grotto, St Petersburg, Russia, 1753. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Bakunin, Russian revolutionary and theorist of anarchism, 1863. Artist: Sergei Levitsky

Mikhail Bakunin, Russian revolutionary and theorist of anarchism, 1863. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Mikhail Bakunin, Russian revolutionary and theorist of anarchism, 1863. Bakunin (1814-1876) was the leading proponent of the doctrine of Collectivist Anarchism

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Alekseyev, Commander-in-chief of the Volunteer Army, near Ekaterinodar, Russia, 1918

Mikhail Alekseyev, Commander-in-chief of the Volunteer Army, near Ekaterinodar, Russia, 1918. The Volunteer Army was a White (anti-Bolshevik)

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, Russian author, 1880s. Artist: Konstantin Schapiro

Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, Russian author, 1880s. Artist: Konstantin Schapiro
Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, Russian author, 1880s. Saltykov-Shchedrin (1826-1889), better known as Shchedrin, was a prominent satirist

Background imageMikhail Collection: View in the Crimea: the Palace Woronzow, Alupka, Ukraine, c1888

View in the Crimea: the Palace Woronzow, Alupka, Ukraine, c1888. The Vorontsovsky Palace at the foot of the Crimean Mountains

Background imageMikhail Collection: Portrait of Mikhail Abramovich Morozov, 1902. Artist: Valentin Serov

Portrait of Mikhail Abramovich Morozov, 1902. Artist: Valentin Serov
Portrait of Mikhail Abramovich Morozov, 1902. Mikhail Morozov (1870-1903) was a Russian entrepreneur and art collector. From the collection of the The Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Background imageMikhail Collection: Russian General Mikhail Skobelev on horseback, (1883). Artist

Russian General Mikhail Skobelev on horseback, (1883). Artist: Nikolai Dmitrievich Dmitriev-Orenburgsky
Russian General Mikhail Skobelev on horseback, (1883). Mikhail Dmitrievich Skobelev (1843-1882) was a Russian soldier who distinguished himself in the conquest of Central Asia

Background imageMikhail Collection: Roses and Orchids, 1894. Artist: Mikhail Vrubel

Roses and Orchids, 1894. Artist: Mikhail Vrubel
Roses and Orchids, 1894. Found in the collection of the Regional M Vrubel Art Museum, Omsk, Russia

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Bulgakov, Russian author, 1930s

Mikhail Bulgakov, Russian author, 1930s. A novelist and playwright, Bulgakov (1891-1940) is best remembered for his critically acclaimed satirical novel The Master and Margarita

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Sholokhov, Russian author, Veshenskaya, USSR, 1960s

Mikhail Sholokhov, Russian author, Veshenskaya, USSR, 1960s. Sholokhov (1905-1984) is best known for his novel And Quiet Flows the Don, published in 1940

Background imageMikhail Collection: Fyodor Sologub, Russian poet, with his wife Anastasia, early 20th century

Fyodor Sologub, Russian poet, with his wife Anastasia, early 20th century. Artist: Mikhail Leshchinsky
Fyodor Sologub, Russian poet, with his wife Anastasia, early 20th century. Sologub (1863-1927) was a member of the Symbolist movement in Russian literature

Background imageMikhail Collection: Michail Pogodin, Russian historian and journalist, 1850s. Artist: Karl August Bergner

Michail Pogodin, Russian historian and journalist, 1850s. Artist: Karl August Bergner
Michail Pogodin, Russian historian and journalist (1800-1875), 1850s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of AS Pushkin, Moscow

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Kutuzov, Russian soldier, (1833-1834). Artist: Pyotr Basin

Mikhail Kutuzov, Russian soldier, (1833-1834). Artist: Pyotr Basin
Mikhail Kutuzov, Russian soldier, (1833-1834). Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov (1745-1813) was appointed Commander-in-Chief of Russias armies on 17 August 1812

Background imageMikhail Collection: Grand Duke Michael Michaelovitch

Grand Duke Michael Michaelovitch, son of the Grand Duke Michael Nicholovitch (grand-uncle of Tsar Nicholas II) first cousin of the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Grand Duchess Marie of Russia)

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Katkov (1818-1887). Engraving. Colored

Mikhail Katkov (1818-1887). Engraving. Colored
Mikhail Katkov (1818-1887). Russian journalist. Engraving by Kaeseberg, Universal History, 1885. Colored

Background imageMikhail Collection: Germany. Berlin. Soviet War Memorial, 1945

Germany. Berlin. Soviet War Memorial, 1945. Designed by Mikhail Gorvits. Sculpture of soviet soldier erected by Vladimir Tsigal (b.1917) and Lev Kerbel (1917-2003). Tiergarten

Background imageMikhail Collection: Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657). Cossacks leader. Monument b

Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657). Cossacks leader. Monument b
Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657). Cossacks leader. Monument, 1888. Was created by sculptor Mikhail Mikeshin (1835-1896). St. Sofia Square. Kiev. Ukraine

Background imageMikhail Collection: Ukraine. Vorontsov Palace

Ukraine. Vorontsov Palace
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Vorontsov Palace. Built in 1828 through 1848 by the English architect Edward Blore (1787-1879) as a summer residence of Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Gorchakov

Mikhail Gorchakov
Prince MIKHAIL DMITRIEVICH GORCHAKOV Russian military commander during the Crimea War, defender of Sebastopol against the French and British force Date: 1795 - 1861

Background imageMikhail Collection: Alexander Ii, Russian

Alexander Ii, Russian
ALEXANDER II MIKHAILOVICH, Prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir son of Mikhail II, deposed by the Tartars Date: reigned 1327-1328

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail II of Russia

Mikhail II of Russia
MIKHAIL II YAROSLAVICH Prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir son of Yaroslav III, assassinated by the invading Golden Horde of Tartars Date: reigned 1304-1317

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Glinka / Musician

Mikhail Glinka / Musician
MIKHAIL GLINKA Russian musician. Date: 1804 - 1857

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Mordkin (1925)

Mikhail Mordkin (1925)
Mikhail Mordkinin the role of the Italian Begger (1925) Date: 1925

Background imageMikhail Collection: Alupka (Vorontsov) Palace, Crimea, Ukraine

Alupka (Vorontsov) Palace, Crimea, Ukraine
Courtyard of the Alupka (Vorontsov) Palace, Crimea, Ukraine (then in Russia). It was built between 1828 and 1848 as a summer residence for Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov

Background imageMikhail Collection: Michel Fokine, Russian choreographer and dancer

Michel Fokine, Russian choreographer and dancer
Michel Fokine (Mikhail Fokin, 1880-1942), Russian choreographer and ballet dancer. He staged more than 70 ballets in Europe and the USA, most famously with the Ballets Russes. Date: 1914

Background imageMikhail Collection: Vera Fokina, Russian ballet dancer

Vera Fokina, Russian ballet dancer
Vera Fokina (nee Antonova, 1886-1958), Russian ballet dancer, wife of Mikhail Fokine. In 1914 she was dancing in a Russian season at Drury Lane, London. Date: July 1914

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Skobelev

Mikhail Skobelev
MIKHAIL SKOBELEV Russian military commander, known as the hero of Geok Tepe. His son Dmitri was also a soldier. Date: 1843 - 1882

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail+Dmitri Skobelev

Mikhail+Dmitri Skobelev
MIKHAIL and his son DMITRI SKOBELEV Russian military commanders Date: 1843 - 1882

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Muraviev

Mikhail Muraviev
Count MIKHAIL NIKOLAIEVICH MURAVIEV Russian statesman Date: 1845 - 1900

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Loris-Melikov 1

Mikhail Loris-Melikov 1
MIKHAIL count LORIS-MELIKOV Russian soldier and statesman : after military career, became minister of interior, fighting nihilism. Date: 1825 - 1888

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Loris-Melikov 2

Mikhail Loris-Melikov 2
MIKHAIL count LORIS-MELIKOV Russian soldier and statesman : after military career, became minister of interior, fighting nihilism. Date: 1825 - 1888

Background imageMikhail Collection: Mikhail Katkow

Mikhail Katkow
MIKHAIL KATKOW Russian journalist and statesman Date: 1818 - 1887

Background imageMikhail Collection: Stage Design for the Opera Ruslan and Lyudmila by Mikhail Glinka (w / c

Stage Design for the Opera Ruslan and Lyudmila by Mikhail Glinka (w / c
BAL2603426 Stage Design for the Opera Ruslan and Lyudmila by Mikhail Glinka (w/c & gouache on paper) by Gartman (Hartmann), Viktor Aleksandrovich (1834-73); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian




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"Mikhail: A Name Woven into History's Tapestry" From the enchanting image of Anna Pavlova gracefully posing with her beloved pet swan Jack, to the transformative leadership Gorbachev, the name "Mikhail" has left an indelible mark on various spheres throughout time. In the grand halls of Russia's imperial past, Tsar Alexander III and his family epitomized regal splendor. Amidst this opulence emerged a revolutionary spirit embodied by Mikhail Bakunin, whose ideas challenged societal norms and sparked change. Literature too found solace in the name "Mikhail. " The poetic soul Lermontov captured hearts with verses that echoed melancholy and longing. Meanwhile, artist Mikhail Nesterov painted ethereal dreams like "The Child Bartholomews Dream, " transporting viewers to realms where imagination reigns supreme. Not confined to artistry alone, military strategist Mikhail Nikolayevich Tukhachevsky displayed tactical brilliance during tumultuous times. Similarly, political figurehead Mikhail Kalinin played a pivotal role in shaping Soviet history as one of its founding fathers. Across canvases and portraits alike, artists immortalized individuals named Mikhail. Kazimir Malevich masterfully depicted musician Mikhail Matyushin in a portrait that exuded avant-garde energy while capturing his subject's essence. Beyond borders and artistic endeavors stood businessmen like Mikhail Ivanovich Tereschenko who navigated complex landscapes with finesse. And let us not forget about musical genius; composer Mikhail Glinka harmoniously intertwined melodies that continue to resonate through generations. Through these diverse figures spanning different eras and disciplines emerges a common thread - each bearer of the name "Mikhail" contributed their unique talents towards shaping our world's rich tapestry. Whether it be revolutionizing ideologies or inspiring audiences through artistry, they remind us that greatness knows no boundaries when fueled by passion and determination.