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Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of Petropavlovsk Harbour From the Seaside, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky

View of Petropavlovsk Harbour From the Seaside, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Petropavlovsk Harbour From the Seaside, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Illustration of a Nukagiva Man Making Tattoos on Another Man's Body, 1813

Illustration of a Nukagiva Man Making Tattoos on Another Man's Body, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813

Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of Count Rumiantsev Bay on Esso Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky

View of Count Rumiantsev Bay on Esso Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Count Rumiantsev Bay on Esso Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of Nadezhda Bay in the Northern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813

View of Nadezhda Bay in the Northern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Nadezhda Bay in the Northern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: The Vessel of Prince Chingodzin, on Which the Russian Messenger Sailed to Shore, 1813

The Vessel of Prince Chingodzin, on Which the Russian Messenger Sailed to Shore, 1813
The Vessel of Prince Chingodzin, on which the Russian Messenger Sailed to Shore, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of Papenberkh Island and Rat's Island, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky

View of Papenberkh Island and Rat's Island, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Papenberkh Island and Rat's Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of the Camoes Grotto in Mr. Drummond's Garden, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky

View of the Camoes Grotto in Mr. Drummond's Garden, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
View of the Camoes Grotto in Mr. Drummond's Garden, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Japanese Greeting Rituals, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky

Japanese Greeting Rituals, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
Japanese Greeting Rituals, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: A Man From Nukagiva Island with Tattoos on His Body, 1813. Creators: Jegor Skotnikoff

A Man From Nukagiva Island with Tattoos on His Body, 1813. Creators: Jegor Skotnikoff, Ignaz Sebastian Klauber
A Man From Nukagiva Island with Tattoos on His Body, 1813.. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Ainu, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

Ainu, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Ainu, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe. This atlas, published by the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1813

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Japanese Women on a Stroll, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

Japanese Women on a Stroll, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Japanese Women on a Stroll, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Illustration of an Ainu Man From Esso Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

Illustration of an Ainu Man From Esso Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Illustration of an Ainu Man From Esso Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Illustration of a Japanese Sentry House, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

Illustration of a Japanese Sentry House, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Illustration of a Japanese Sentry House, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: A Man From Nukagiva Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

A Man From Nukagiva Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
A Man From Nukagiva Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Main Chief of the Tatar Settlement on the Northern Shore of Sakhalin Island, 1813

Main Chief of the Tatar Settlement on the Northern Shore of Sakhalin Island, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Main Chief of the Tatar Settlement on the Northern Shore of Sakhalin Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Illustration of an Ainu Woman, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff

Illustration of an Ainu Woman, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Illustration of an Ainu Woman, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Illustration of a Japanese Sentry Vessel and Fortress, 1813. Creator: Vasilii Osipov

Illustration of a Japanese Sentry Vessel and Fortress, 1813. Creator: Vasilii Osipov
IIllustration of a Japanese Sentry Vessel and Fortress, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: First Visit of Japanese Interpreters, 1813. Creator: Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky

First Visit of Japanese Interpreters, 1813. Creator: Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky
First Visit of Japanese Interpreters, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Tomb of Captain Clerc in Petropavlovsk, 1813. Creator: Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky

Tomb of Captain Clerc in Petropavlovsk, 1813. Creator: Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky
Tomb of Captain Clerc in Petropavlovsk, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Slimy 'Golovach', 1813. Creator: Pavel Ivanovich Maslovskii. Slimy 'Golovach', 1813

Slimy "Golovach", 1813. Creator: Pavel Ivanovich Maslovskii. Slimy "Golovach", 1813
Slimy "Golovach", 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Fig.1.2. Stinging Cubomedusae; F.3.4. Its Long Tentacles; F. 5. Sea Medusae with... 1813

Fig.1.2. Stinging Cubomedusae; F.3.4. Its Long Tentacles; F. 5. Sea Medusae with... 1813
Fig.1.2. Stinging Cubomedusae; F.3.4. Its Long Tentacles; F. 5. Sea Medusae with Long Tentacles; F.6. Curly Fringe of a Large Brazilian Cubomedusae; F.7.Warty Sea Medusae; F.8

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: F.1. Japanese 'Golovach'; F.2. Its Head; F.3. From Below, Where Small Nipples on... 1813

F.1. Japanese "Golovach"; F.2. Its Head; F.3. From Below, Where Small Nipples on... 1813
F.1. Japanese "Golovach"; F.2. Its Head; F.3. From Below, Where Small Nipples on Its Gullet Are Visible, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of Sao Miguel Settlement in Brazil, 1813. Creator: Ivan Ivanovich Kolpakov

View of Sao Miguel Settlement in Brazil, 1813. Creator: Ivan Ivanovich Kolpakov
View of Sao Miguel Settlement in Brazil, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Holiday Dance on St. Catherine Island, 1813. Creator: Ivan Ivanovich Kolpakov

Holiday Dance on St. Catherine Island, 1813. Creator: Ivan Ivanovich Kolpakov
Holiday Dance on St. Catherine Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of Boca De Tigres Near Macao, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky

View of Boca De Tigres Near Macao, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Boca De Tigres Near Macao, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of the Canal, Leading to Gonamu Opposite Canton, 1813.. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky

View of the Canal, Leading to Gonamu Opposite Canton, 1813.. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
View of the Canal, Leading to Gonamu Opposite Canton, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of the Seashore Near Port Chichagov, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky

View of the Seashore Near Port Chichagov, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of the Seashore Near Port Chichagov, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813

Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: A Conversation Between Japanese Officials, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov

A Conversation Between Japanese Officials, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov
A Conversation Between Japanese Officials, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Japanese Interpreters Kneeling in Front of Their Chief, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov

Japanese Interpreters Kneeling in Front of Their Chief, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov
Japanese Interpreters Kneeling in Front of Their Chief, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of Cemetery on Nukagiva Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky

View of Cemetery on Nukagiva Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Cemetery on Nukagiva Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: View of Aniva Bay in the Southern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov

View of Aniva Bay in the Southern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov
View of Aniva Bay in the Southern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Illustration of Nukagiva Skulls, 1813. Creator: Unknown

Illustration of Nukagiva Skulls, 1813. Creator: Unknown
Illustration of Nukagiva Skulls, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Illustration of an Owl Caught on the Ship Near the Japanese Shore, 1813. Creator: Unknown

Illustration of an Owl Caught on the Ship Near the Japanese Shore, 1813. Creator: Unknown
Illustration of an Owl Caught on the Ship Near the Japanese Shore, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: A/ Brazil Frog; B/ Its Eyes; C/ Hind Leg; D/ Makako Lemur; E/Anteater with Motley Tail, 1813

A/ Brazil Frog; B/ Its Eyes; C/ Hind Leg; D/ Makako Lemur; E/Anteater with Motley Tail, 1813. Creator: Unknown
A/ Brazil Frog; B/ Its Eyes; C/ Hind Leg; D/ Makako Lemur; E/Anteater with Motley Tail, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Princess Dashkov (engraving)

Princess Dashkov (engraving)
815861 Princess Dashkov (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Dashkov; full name Yekaterina Romanovna Vorontsova-Dashkova (1743-1810)

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Strange objects of Russia (coloured engraving)

Strange objects of Russia (coloured engraving)
998111 Strange objects of Russia (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Moritz Hermann von Jacobis Telegraph, 1843. Creator: Historic Object

Moritz Hermann von Jacobis Telegraph, 1843. Creator: Historic Object
Moritz Hermann von Jacobis Telegraph, 1843. Found in the collection of State Central Railway Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Portrait of Moritz Hermann von Jacobi (1801-1874), 1837. Creator: Hau, Eduard (1807-1887)

Portrait of Moritz Hermann von Jacobi (1801-1874), 1837. Creator: Hau, Eduard (1807-1887)
Portrait of Moritz Hermann von Jacobi (1801-1874), 1837. Private Collection

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Abd al-Rahman III, Caliph of Cordoba, 19th century

Abd al-Rahman III, Caliph of Cordoba, 19th century. Found in the Collection of Russian Academy of Sciences

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Avicenna, 19th century

Avicenna, 19th century. Found in the Collection of Russian Academy of Sciences

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Map of Taurida Governorate, 1822. Artist: Pyadyshev, Vasily Petrovich (1758-1835)

Map of Taurida Governorate, 1822. Artist: Pyadyshev, Vasily Petrovich (1758-1835)
Map of Taurida Governorate, 1822. Found in the collection of Russian Academy of Sciences

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Tapeworms in a petri dish

Tapeworms in a petri dish. Adult tapeworms are parasites that inhabit the intestines of animals and humans. Different species of tapeworms have different animals as their intermediate

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Yuri Prokhorov, Russian mathematician C013 / 9128

Yuri Prokhorov, Russian mathematician C013 / 9128
Yuri Prokhorov (born 1929). Portrait of the Soviet-Russian mathematician Yuri Vasilevich Prokhorov. Prokhorov works in the field of probability theory

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Pangolin fossil C014 / 0161

Pangolin fossil C014 / 0161
Pangolin fossil. Fossilised remains of an extinct species of pangolin (Manis sp.). Pangolins are mammals that have large keratin scales covering their skin

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Alexander Popov with Stepan Makarov C013 / 5349

Alexander Popov with Stepan Makarov C013 / 5349
Alexander Popov with Stepan Makarov. Russian radio pioneer and physicist Alexander Stepanovich Popov (1859-1906, right), showing the worlds first radio to the Russian navy commander

Background imageRussian Academy Of Sciences Collection: Stepan Makarov, Russian navy commander C013 / 5346

Stepan Makarov, Russian navy commander C013 / 5346
Stepan Makarov (1849-1904). Painting of the Russian navy commander and vice-admiral Stepan Osipovich Makarov in his military uniform




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The Russian Academy of Sciences: A Treasure Trove of History and Knowledge Step into the world of the Russian Academy of Sciences, where history, science, and culture converge in a captivating blend. This esteemed institution has been at the forefront of intellectual pursuits for centuries, nurturing brilliant minds and fostering groundbreaking discoveries. As you wander through its hallowed halls, you'll come across an array of intriguing artifacts that tell tales from different eras. Behold the enchanting Princess Dashkov in all her regal glory, immortalized in an exquisite engraving. Her presence serves as a reminder of the academy's commitment to empowering women in academia long before it became commonplace. Venturing further, your eyes will be drawn to strange objects that embody Russia's enigmatic allure. These colored engravings depict curiosities that have puzzled generations – mysterious relics shrouded in folklore and myth. But it is not just ancient wonders that captivate within these walls; technological marvels also find their place here. The Moritz Hermann von Jacobis Telegraph stands proudly as a testament to human ingenuity from 1843 – a revolutionary invention that forever changed communication systems worldwide. Portraits adorn every corner, paying homage to great minds who shaped our understanding of various disciplines. Gaze upon Moritz Hermann von Jacobi himself captured by Eduard Hau's skilled brushstrokes; his contributions to electrical engineering still resonate today. Travel back even further through time with portraits depicting figures like Abd al-Rahman III, Caliph of Cordoba or Avicenna – luminaries whose wisdom transcends centuries and continents. Maps offer glimpses into historical landscapes; Pyadyshev's Map showcases Taurida Governorate from 1822 – an invaluable resource for understanding Russia's territorial evolution during this period. And let us not forget Count Fyodor Vasilyevich Rostopchin portrayed by Salvatore Tonci.