Russian Culture Collection

Prima Ballerina Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova
1924: Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era. (Photo by James Abbe/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Novoslobodskaya Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed in Red Square in Moscow, Russia
Famous Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed. This church was built in Moscow on Red Square from 1555 to 1561

Igor Stravinsky
Russian-born American composer, conductor and pianist Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971) conducting at a recording session in London. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Pavlova In Giselle
Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931) performs in a production of Giselle. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova
Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era, wearing a pleated dress without a corset for complete freedom of movement

St. Basils Cathedral in Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Red Square, St. Basils Cathedral, Lenins Tomb and walls of the Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

The Church on the Spilled Blood, UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Wooden architecture, Tomsk, Tomsk Federation, Siberia, Russia, Eurasia

The Baptism of Jesus, Russian Orthodox church, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Coat of Arms of Russia, 1898

Historic map of Russia
Illustration of a historic map of Russia

Matryoshka dolls, St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia, Europe

Charge of the Light Brigade
Clouds billow, cannons roar, horses hooves thunder and men are asked to give their all in hand to hand combat of the battle field

Moscow Kremlin and Moskva River Illuminated at Dusk, Russia
View of Moscow Kremlin and the Bolshoy Kamenny bridge over Moskva River illuminated at night, Moscow, Russia

Down Cathedral historical burial place of St Patrick
In the period following St Patricks death in 461 AD the Hill of Down came to be regarded as his traditional burial place. Down Cathedral is known as the historical burial place of Saint Patrick

Iaroslav Vladimirovich dit le Sage (978-1054), grand prince de Kiev (Ukraine) (Yaroslav The Wise)
FIA5375583 Iaroslav Vladimirovich dit le Sage (978-1054), grand prince de Kiev (Ukraine) (Yaroslav The Wise). Oeuvre de Alexander Morozov, laque (tempera sur vernis), 1982

Aerial view of Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) fording water whilst being herded by Nenet herders. Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Arctic, Russia, July 2017

Wall frescos, Church on Spilled Blood (Resurrection Church of Our Saviour), UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Toompea hill with Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Niguliste church and Pikk Herman tower, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe

Space station from Russian Salyut series

Kiev Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Chesme Church in winter at Saint Petersburg Russia
The Chesme Church is a small Russian Orthodox church which located at 12 Lensoveta Street, in Saint Petersburg, Russia and was built in 1780

Saint Basils Cathedral in Moscow
Famous Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed. This church was built in Moscow on Red Square from 1555 to 1561

Latvia, Riga, Riga Motor Museum, 1961 Pioneer 2M, Soviet-era turbo engined record car and 1962 ZIL-112S, Soviet-era 300HP sports car

"Oedipe et Antigone"La jeune fille aide son vieux pere aveugle a marcher
FIA5352169 " Oedipe et Antigone" La jeune fille aide son vieux pere aveugle a marcher. Peinture de Karl Pavlovich Briullov (Brioullov) (1799-1852) 1821 State Art Museum, Tyumen by Briullov

Sightseers and historic Russian buildings
Sightseers touring a Russian UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Transfiguration Cathedral (left) and the Intercession Church (center) and historic buildings of Kizhi Island

Limestone stele inscribe with an offering formula. This stele shows a man and his wife
Joseph Stalin 1878-1953), right, Sergei Kirov (1886-1934) and Svetlana Stalina also called Svetlana Alliluyeva or Lana Peters (b1926) Stalins daughter, in the Russian countryside, 1934

Onion Turrets
January 1924: Russian church in Nice. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

St. Basils cathedral on Red Square, Moscow
Side view of colorful St. Basils Cathedral in Moscow on Red Square in front of the Kremlin, Russia. Unique russian architecture and color domes

Igor Stravinsky
Russian composer and condutor, Igor Stravinsky (1882 -1971). As well as composing operas and symphonies he gained fame with his music for the Diaghilev ballets including The Firebird, Petrushka

Balezino, 23 minutes stop at the railway station on the Trans-Siberian line, Udmurtia, Russia, Europe

Peterhof Fountains of the Grand Cascade and gardens in summer, Petrodvorets, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Harnessed Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus), Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Arctic, Russia, July

The gate of New Holland in St. Petersburg in Russia. Architect Jean-Baptiste Michel Vallin de la Mothe (1728-1800)
TED4567200 The gate of New Holland in St. Petersburg in Russia. Architect Jean-Baptiste Michel Vallin de la Mothe (1728-1800), 1765

Bogdan Sobinin, preparatory costume for opera "a life for the tsar", 1913 (gouache on cardboard)
FIA5356491 Bogdan Sobinin, preparatory costume for opera "a life for the tsar", 1913 (gouache on cardboard) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Brambeus - Preparatory costume for the Piece de Theater "Tsar Maksemyan", 1911 (gouache on paper)
FIA5341125 Brambeus - Preparatory costume for the Piece de Theater "Tsar Maksemyan", 1911 (gouache on paper) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); State Russian Museum, St

Peasants singing and dancing. 1878 (woodcut from from a 19th century book of )Russian children's stories
5669250 Peasants singing and dancing. 1878 (woodcut from from a 19th century book of )Russian children's stories; Universal History Archive/UIG

Deportations from Russia to Siberia around 1850. Engraving without author identification
PCT4263398 Deportations from Russia to Siberia around 1850. Engraving without author identification, illustrating a book from the end of the 19th century: " Vie de Mme Postel"

Fountains and waterfalls of Peterhof Palace near St. Petersburg, built for Tsar Peter I the Great around 1720, Russia
IMB4866641 Fountains and waterfalls of Peterhof Palace near St. Petersburg, built for Tsar Peter I the Great around 1720, Russia; (add.info.: Fountains and waterfalls of Peterhof Palace near St)

Portrait of Stepanovich Evgraf Fedorov (1853-1919) Russian Mineralogist and Crystallographer
XEE5029114 Portrait of Stepanovich Evgraf Fedorov (1853-1919) Russian Mineralogist and Crystallographer; (add.info.: Portrait of Stepanovich Evgraf Fedorov (1853-1919)

Portrait of SP Botkin (1832-1889) Russian physician
XEE5028292 Portrait of SP Botkin (1832-1889) Russian physician; (add.info.: Portrait of SP Botkin (1832-1889) Russian physician); Stefano Bianchetti

Moscow, Russia, A notable Russian oriental in costume poses in studio smoking, 1860
LUX4729654 Moscow, Russia, A notable Russian oriental in costume poses in studio smoking, 1860; (add.info.: Moscow, Russia, A notable Russian oriental in costume poses in studio smoking)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666117 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John)

English Orthodox church abbot and monk. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre
FLO4624830 English Orthodox church abbot and monk. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

View of the city of Novgorod, capital of the Novgorod Republic, first capital of Russia
FLO4624707 View of the city of Novgorod, capital of the Novgorod Republic, first capital of Russia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's

A Georgian merchant in front of his shop and a Circassian and Ingush man framing the portrait of a Chechen
FLO4634407 A Georgian merchant in front of his shop and a Circassian and Ingush man framing the portrait of a Chechen. Lithography for the book

English Orthodox church pope and archimandrite, with nuns, in ecclesiatical robes
FLO4624825 English Orthodox church pope and archimandrite, with nuns, in ecclesiatical robes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Kings of Hungary: Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund of Luxemburg 4, Albert the Magnanimous 5, and John Hunyadi 6
FLO4624635 Kings of Hungary: Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund of Luxemburg 4, Albert the Magnanimous 5, and John Hunyadi 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's

Corps of Siberian Amazons: Female Cossacks
2603895 Corps of Siberian Amazons: Female Cossacks; (add.info.: A corps of Siberian Amazons: Female Cossacks on military exercises on the plain of Nikolsk - Oussourisk, Russia)

Unrest in Russia, Revolutionary uprisings in 1905
2603897 Unrest in Russia, Revolutionary uprisings in 1905; (add.info.: Unrest in Russia: Revolutionary uprisings in 1905. The arrest of a strike leader in St Petersburg at the end of the 1905)

Portrait of Leo Tolstoy
673247 Portrait of Leo Tolstoy; (add.info.: Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (known in the West as Leo Tolstoy) (9 September 1828 - 20 November 1910)

Portrait of Maria Alexandrovna of Russia
672658 Portrait of Maria Alexandrovna of Russia; (add.info.: Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (later Duchess of Edinburgh and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)

Jean Baptiste Bessieres, Duc d'Istrie (1786-1813)
863497 Jean Baptiste Bessieres, Duc d'Istrie (1786-1813); (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Bessieres, Duc d'Istrie (1786-1813). French soldier, appointed Marshal of France 1804

Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855
863479 Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855; (add.info.: Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855. Known as The Liberator, he emancipated the serfs in 1861

Portraits of early Russian rulers. King Rurik 1, Igor I 2, Saint Olga 3, Sviatoslav I Igorevich 4
FLO4624781 Portraits of early Russian rulers. King Rurik 1, Igor I 2, Saint Olga 3, Sviatoslav I Igorevich 4, Vladimir Sviatoslavich the Great 5, and Ivan IV the Terrible 14

National costumes of the Hungarians, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre
FLO4624684 National costumes of the Hungarians, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

National costumes of the Hungarians, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre
FLO4624678 National costumes of the Hungarians, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Medieval Kings of Hungary: Saint Stephen 5, King Ladislaus I 7, Geza I or Magnus 4 and Arpad 2
FLO4624579 Medieval Kings of Hungary: Saint Stephen 5, King Ladislaus I 7, Geza I or Magnus 4 and Arpad 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

Bouquet de fleurs (Bunch of flowers), c.1940 (oil on panel)
FIA5327555 Bouquet de fleurs (Bunch of flowers), c.1940 (oil on panel) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sailor (Self Portrait), 1911-12 (tempera on canvas)
FIA5357022 The Sailor (Self Portrait), 1911-12 (tempera on canvas) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar. Photography late 19th century
JEB4835917 Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Alexander III (Alexandrovich, 1845-1894), Russian tsar

Nicholas I (1796 - 1855) Tsar of Russia
2604038 Nicholas I (1796 - 1855) Tsar of Russia; (add.info.: Nicholas I (1796 - 1855) Tsar of Russia from 1825: In military uniform, holding helmet topped with imperial double - headed eagle

Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna at St Petersburg
2603891 Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna at St Petersburg; (add.info.: Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna at St Petersburg, 29 April 1904, receiving the heroic sailors)

Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4706580 Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Portrait of Heinrich Friedrich Emil (Emilij) Lenc (1804-1865)
XEE5030526 Portrait of Heinrich Friedrich Emil (Emilij) Lenc (1804-1865); (add.info.: Portrait of Heinrich Friedrich Emil (Emilij) Lenc (1804-1865)); Stefano Bianchetti

Revolt des prisoners dans les bagnes de Siberia (mine) (katorga) (prisoners in Siberian katorga camps)
ELD4965813 Revolt des prisoners dans les bagnes de Siberia (mine) (katorga) (prisoners in Siberian katorga camps) Engraving from "Les Prisons-de-l'Europe" d'Alboize et Maquet

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666136 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666135 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666134 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666115 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russia: A Russian sawmill, 1900
LUX4803772 Russia: A Russian sawmill, 1900; (add.info.: Russia: A Russian sawmill, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Russia: A Russian sawmill, 1900
LUX4803766 Russia: A Russian sawmill, 1900; (add.info.: Russia: A Russian sawmill, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Portrait of Prince Michael Gorchakov
863566 Portrait of Prince Michael Gorchakov; (add.info.: Prince Michael Gorchakov or Gortschakoff (1795-1861), Russian soldier; Commander-in-Chief of the Russian forces in Crimean (Russo-Turkish)

Portrait of A.N. Scriabin
673182 Portrait of A.N. Scriabin; (add.info.: Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin (6 January 1872 25 December 1871 - 27 April 14 April 1915) was a Russian composer and pianist

Portrait of Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov
672652 Portrait of Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov; (add.info.: Grand Duke Nicholas - Tinted lithograph Grand Duke Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov of Russia (6 November 1856 - 5 January 1929)

Portrait of the Artist's Wife in a Cafe, 1919 (oil on canvas)
BAL194908 Portrait of the Artist's Wife in a Cafe, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Osmerkin, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich (1892-1953); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

The Maksemyan Trone - Preparatory decor for the Piece de Theater "Tsar Maksemyan", 1911 (ink on paper)
FIA5341111 The Maksemyan Trone - Preparatory decor for the Piece de Theater "Tsar Maksemyan", 1911 (ink on paper) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); State Russian Museum, St

Jew of Russia in prayer, he wears the Talit prayer lime, engraving of the 19th century
JAB5037165 Jew of Russia in prayer, he wears the Talit prayer lime, engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Jew of Russia in prayer, he wears the Talit prayer lime)

Portrait of Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-1881) Russian anatomist and surgeon
XEE5031004 Portrait of Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-1881) Russian anatomist and surgeon; (add.info.: Portrait of Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-1881) Russian anatomist and surgeon

Portrait of Fedor Petrovich Litke (1797-1882) navigator and geographer, explorer of Arctic
XEE5030534 Portrait of Fedor Petrovich Litke (1797-1882) navigator and geographer, explorer of Arctic; (add.info.: Portrait of Fedor Petrovich Litke (1797-1882) navigator and geographer

Fire of Moscow City in September 1812: View of Moscow City, taken from the right of the Kremlin. Engraving, 1816
XEE5027007 Fire of Moscow City in September 1812: View of Moscow City, taken from the right of the Kremlin. Engraving, 1816; (add.info.: Fire of Moscow City in September 1812: View of Moscow City)

Portrait of Elisabeth Petrowna I of Russia (1709 - 1762) - Engraving of the 19th century
XEE5027039 Portrait of Elisabeth Petrowna I of Russia (1709 - 1762) - Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Portrait of Elisabeth Petrowna I of Russia (1709 - 1762)

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Russian culture is a captivating tapestry woven with the threads of history, art, and tradition. From the graceful movements of prima ballerina Anna Pavlova to the enchanting compositions of Igor Stravinsky, Russia has gifted the world with extraordinary talents. Pavlova's ethereal performances in ballet classics like Giselle have left audiences spellbound for generations. The architectural marvels that dot Russia's landscape are equally awe-inspiring. The Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed stands proudly in Moscow's Red Square, its vibrant domes an iconic symbol of Russian heritage. In St. Petersburg, The Church on the Spilled Blood enchants visitors with its intricate mosaics and rich history. Venturing beyond cityscapes reveals another facet - wooden architecture in Tomsk Federation, Siberia. These charming structures tell tales from a bygone era and showcase the craftsmanship passed down through generations. No exploration would be complete without encountering Matryoshka dolls - nesting dolls that capture both whimsy and tradition. These hand-painted treasures from St. Petersburg embody Russia's love for artistic expression. The Coat of Arms of Russia serves as a proud emblem representing centuries-old traditions and national identity dating back to 1898. But it is not just art and symbols that define Russian culture; historical events also play a significant role. The Charge of the Light Brigade immortalizes bravery during warfare while reminding us all about sacrifice and honor. From ballet to architecture, music to folklore, Russia embraces its cultural heritage with pride and passion. It invites us into a world where beauty intertwines seamlessly with history – an invitation we gladly accept time after time.