Question by nmmahajan: what is the name of the movie showing life of great russian ballet dancer "Anna Pavlova"? The movie is regarding the great ballet dancer depicting her life since her childhod till her death. I have seen the movie and now can … [Read more...] about What is the name of the movie showing life of Anna Pavlova?
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Was Marc Chagall Jewish?
Question by rarthur366: Was Marc Chagall Jewish? Answers and Views: Answer by abstracted_lifeYes he was bourn of russian blood live in paris a very large portion of his life and was jewish i think it might have alot about him on wiki so check it … [Read more...] about Was Marc Chagall Jewish?
Where did the Soviets get the style for the “Stalin style buildings” in Moscow?
Question by : Where did the Soviets get the style for the "Stalin style buildings" in Moscow built during the 1930s-1950s? as it seems that even today that many Russians are stuck in this mode or style today? how so and is the university Moscow … [Read more...] about Where did the Soviets get the style for the “Stalin style buildings” in Moscow?
Is Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard a Tragedy or Comedy?
Question by mtlgirl123: Chekhov's Cherry Orchard: Tragedy or Comedy? Writing a paper and looking for other opinions. Anton Chekhov's "Cherry Orchard", if you have read it (and I suggest that you do)... Is it a tragedy? Comedy? Both? I find that … [Read more...] about Is Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard a Tragedy or Comedy?
Is there a short version of War and Peace by Tolstoy?
Question by Pelagius: 'War & Peace' by Tolstoy? Long book; is there a short version? Without the boring 'peace' bits? (posh birds flouncing about in fancy dresses, having affairs and looking out the window and complaining about the … [Read more...] about Is there a short version of War and Peace by Tolstoy?
What are movements and their names in Tchaikovsky’s piece Black Swan?
Question by : how many movements are in Tchaikovsky's piece, Black Swan and what are the names of them all? Answers and Views: Answer by Malcolm DTchaikovsky never wrote anything called "Black Swan." You are probably talking about "Swan Lake." you … [Read more...] about What are movements and their names in Tchaikovsky’s piece Black Swan?
Are there any really good modern Russian writers?
Question by Dr Fluffy: Are there any really good modern Russian writers who you can recommend? My fav authors are Chekhov, Gogol and Turgenov so I would really like to try some good modern Russian translated authors. Any ideas? Answers and … [Read more...] about Are there any really good modern Russian writers?