Moscow Collection (page 100)

Fateful Days of the First (French) Empire. Top: Napoleons coup, 9 November 1799. Coronation of Napoleon 2 December 1804. Bottom: Napoleon invading Spain 1807. Retreat from Moscow, 1812

The Battle of Moscow, 7 September 1812. The French army outside Moscow. Popular French hand-coloured woodcut

Russian Revolution, October 1917. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (Ulyanov) 1870-1924 addressing the crowd in Red Square, Moscow. Photograph

First Days of the Revolution of October 1919. Oil on canvas: Georgy Savitsky (1887-1949) Russian artist. Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Metropolitan Alexis surrounded by scenes from his life. Dionissii (active 1440-1502). Tretiakov Gallery, Moscow

Holiday crowd in Moscow celebrating the Declaration of Liberty by the Tsar 1861

Innokentii, Metropolitan of Moscow (1797-1879), called the Apostle of Alaska"
Innokentii, Metropolitan of Moscow (1797-1879), called the " Apostle of Alaska"

Soviet Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Molotov signs the German-Soviet nonaggression pact: Joachim von Ribbentrop and Josef Stalin stand behind him. Moscow, August 23. 1939.World War II

The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, named after the Soviet foreign minister Molotov and the German foreign minister von Ribbentrop

Preparing prescriptions in the Moscow Pharmaceutical Plant, USSR, 1935-1945

End of the day. Scene on the steps of a Moscow grade school as children leave. USSR 1930-1940

Building New Moscow oil on canvas by V. Ryabinin, c1950. Men and women construction workers on building site

Crowd in Moscow celebrating the abolition of serfdom in Russia by Alexander II, 1860s. The Emancipation Manifesto, 1861 applied only to privately owned serfs, stated owned serfs were freed in 1866

Left to right, front row: West German Foreign Minister Walter Scheel, Soviet Prime Mister Kosygin, Chancellor Willy Brandt, and Soviet Secretary General Leonid Brezhnev

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
Moscow, Russia: c. 1910. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, founder of the Bolshevist Revolution, which he called The Great Experiment

Moscow Opera Ballet Dancers
Moscow, Russia: April 27, 1936. Asaf and Sulamith Messerer of the Moscow Opera Ballet will make their American debut next winter in New York City with dances from Salambo, The Red Poppy, Don Quixote

ANNIE LOUISE CARY was born in Wayne, Maine. In 1866, she went to Italy and studied in Milan with Giovanni Corsi until January 1868

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, 1883

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow: Prayer for the Emperor and Empress in the Cathedral of the Assumption. 1883

Soviet Soldiers Skijoring
Moscow, Russia: 1930 Soviet soldiers skijoring five abreast in celebration of the 13th anniversary of the founding of the Red Army

Krusnaya Place, Moscow, Russia

His Imperial Majesty, Alexander Ii. Emperor of Russia, Crowned at Moscow, September 7, 1856

Joseph Stalin (1879 - 1953) speaking on 26 January 1924 to the All - Union Congress of Soviets in Moscow, just five days after Lenins death, pledging to carry out Lenins plans

Red army parade, Moscow, 1923. After the painting by Konstantin Youon. Russian

Portrait of ivan grozny (ivan the terrible, ivan iv) by viktor m, vasnetsov (1848 - 1926)

A painting of the all-saints bridge and moscow kremlin in the late 17th century by apollinari vasnetsov

Russian art - painting of moscow in ancient times by v, m, vasnetsov (19th century)

Depiction of the construction of the moscow kremlin out of logs under the reign of yuri dolgoruky in the 12th century

Teatralnaya square, moscow, 1928, now called sverdlov square

The crown of monomakh (peter the great) at the kremlin armory in moscow, russia

German planes brought down by the soviets are exhibited on a moscow square

The changing of the guard at lenins tomb in red square, moscow, russia, 1990s

Young woman at a pro-communist rally in moscow in the early 1990s

Moscow kremlin during the reign of ivan lli (ivan the great) in the 16th century by apolinary vasnetsov (1921)

Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

The towers of the Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Inside GUM, the largest department store in Moscow, Russia, Europe

Gallery in GUM, the largest department store in Moscow, Russia, Europe

Moscow seen from a river cruise along the Moskva River (Moscow River), Moscow, Russia, Europe

The Kremlin at Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Bridge spanning the Moskva River (Moscow River), Moscow, Russia, Europe

Golden domes in the Novodevichy Convent, Moscow, Russia, Europe

View over the Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

The Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Church of Christ the Saviour, Moscow, Russia, Europe

River cruise ship on the Moskva River (Moscow River), Moscow, Russia, Europe

River cruise along the Moskva River (Moscow River) in front of one of the Stalin towers, Moscow, Russia, Europe

The Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Archangel and Assumption Cathedral on Sabornaya Square, The Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

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Moscow, a city steeped in history and culture, has been the backdrop for countless remarkable moments throughout time. From the enchanting melodies of composer Sergei Rachmaninov resonating through its streets in the early 1900s to Anton Chekhov's profound influence on the Moscow Art Theatre group, this vibrant metropolis has always been a hub of artistic expression. Intriguingly, even renowned US astronomer Carl Sagan found himself captivated by Moscow's allure. As he gazed at a map of the Trans-Siberian Railway produced by J. Bartholomew & Co. , circa 1920, he must have marveled at the vastness and diversity that Russia had to offer. The grandeur is not limited to its cultural heritage alone; it extends to architectural marvels like the iconic Metropole Hotel. Standing tall amidst bustling streets, this historic landmark has witnessed countless stories unfold within its walls. Artistic movements also found their voice in Moscow during tumultuous times. The powerful poster "Beat the Whites with the red wedge" created by El Lissitzky in 1920 encapsulates an era defined by revolutionary fervor and political change. But beyond politics and artistry lies another facet of life in Moscow – leisure and entertainment. A vibrant dance festival advertised through captivating posters brought joyous celebrations to every corner of this city known for embracing festivities. Even ancient artifacts from far-flung lands find their way into Moscow's embrace. Egyptian Roman period Fayum mummy portraits remind us that this city is not bound by time or borders but rather serves as a melting pot where cultures converge. From artistic endeavors to physical prowess, synchronised swimming became an art form practiced passionately within these city limits – showcasing both gracefulness and strength with each synchronized movement beneath crystal-clear waters. As one descends into Komsomolskaya Metro Station's awe-inspiring interior, the architectural beauty of Moscow's underground transport system reveals itself.