Russian Culture Collection (#2)

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)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666143 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
3666132 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
3666128 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666126 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John)

A man flying over a chimney. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian children's stories)
5669249 A man flying over a chimney. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian children's stories); Universal History Archive/UIG

Russia: A village of wooden houses by a river, 1900
LUX4803669 Russia: A village of wooden houses by a river, 1900; (add.info.: Russia: A village of wooden houses by a river, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Russia: Railway station in a Russian village, 1900
LUX4803740 Russia: Railway station in a Russian village, 1900; (add.info.: Russia: Railway station in a Russian village, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

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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.