Question by 40acres: Where can I get a print of the Russian Schoolroom painting by Norman Rockwell? The Russian Schoolroom is probably my favorite painting. I desperately want to get a print or a poster of it, but can't find anything on the web. Any … [Read more...] about Where can I get a print of the Russian Schoolroom painting?
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What are some good Russian and Soviet movies?
Question by snowwind_7: What are some good Russian/Soviet movies that people of other nationalities can enjoy, too? I have to show movies to students as part of Russian club at my university. The classic Soviet comedies are great, but I think a lot … [Read more...] about What are some good Russian and Soviet movies?
What is the purpose of rizas and oklads in Russian Icon paintings?
Question by Kevin Y: In Russian Icon paintings what is the purpose of the rizas and oklads? In Russian Icon paintings metal coverings (called oklads or rizas) were shaped like the figure(s) in the icon with a kind of sculpting (embossing and … [Read more...] about What is the purpose of rizas and oklads in Russian Icon paintings?
A project topic for Russia featuring the book Crime and Punishment?
Question by Jason B: Can someone recommend a project topic for 1800's Russia featuring the book Crime and Punishment? Just a project for school that I am having trouble getting started on. It is centered around life, food, music, in 1800's Russia … [Read more...] about A project topic for Russia featuring the book Crime and Punishment?
Which Russian fairy tale has an illustration of a woman looking into water?
Question by d_qball2: Which Russian fairy tale has an illustration of a woman in a blue dress looking into water? When I was in Kiev a couple weeks ago I bought a jewelry box painted with a scene from a Russian fairytale on it. The scene was of a … [Read more...] about Which Russian fairy tale has an illustration of a woman looking into water?
What is the name of the Russian dance?
Question by opusd28: What's the name of the Russian dance where the do the whole squat and leg kick thing? There's some Russian dance that has leg kicking. What's the name of it? Are there any movies with this dance in it? I remember seeing this … [Read more...] about What is the name of the Russian dance?
How were Russian literary classics published in their time?
Question by Chris: How were 19th century Russian literary classics published in their time? Were they released as a full novel book, like books are today? How would a 19th century Russian have accessed a work by Dostoyevski or Tolstoy at the time of … [Read more...] about How were Russian literary classics published in their time?