Search Results - Imperial Russia

Type in a word or phrase to search:

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 Articles matching 'Imperial Russia' in related articles.

Pages: 1

1. Exploring St Petersburg - The Imperial Capital January 24, 2012 Stepping off the plane at onto the concourse at St Petersburg airport I have to confess I was slightly apprehensive about the following four days. I knew very little about Russia, apart from the tired stereotypes, and had decided to go on this escorted holiday on a whim. However, what was to unfold in the following four days was one of the most enjoyable and interesting holidays I had been on in a long time. St Petersburg, the imperial capital of the Tsars, was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. It is located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. I... (read more) Author: gr urquhart

2. Enjoy Cruise Tours In Saint Petersburg January 09, 2012 The Baltic region has recently become the hottest cruising destination due to its great cultural and historical heritage. St.Petersburg cruise port is probably the most attractive Baltic port of call, as no other cruise port can boast of such an abundance of historical monuments and art treasures. 220 cruise ships (around 500 000 cruise passengers) called at St.Petersburg port in 2011 which exceeded the last year’s number by 15%. St.Petersburg cruise tours are widely promoted by numerous local private tour companies who can customize any cruise tour to family or small group’s needs. ... (read more) Author: guide guru

3. The Fine Porcelain of Russia December 12, 2011 Gzhel is historical name for few villages located less than 100 miles Eastward of Moscow near historical Kasimov road. Near this place well known deposit of kaolin (white porcelain clay) located, and Gzhel clay is well known for its whiteness and quality. It was this deposit which was used by creator of imperial Russian porcelain, Dmitry Vinogradov, to create well known Lomonosov porcelain at XVIII-th century. Kasimov road got its name due to Kasimov town. Kasimov was established near 1152 by Duke Yuri Dolgorukiy and named Gorodetz - Mesherskiy. At that times town was used as eastern fortres... (read more) Author: Neville Levy

4. Russian Women Challenge Their Fate November 19, 2011 William Shakespeare used the word 'fate' prolifically in his plays and this illustrates the importance of the world in which some babies are born in palaces and others in gutters. Brave people have tried to alter their fate since the earliest times. Since the eighteenth century poor people chose two ways. Some explored new parts of the world and others attempted to alter the political and social systems that determined their fate. Many Russian women seek now to challenge their fate. In the eighteenth century Imperial Russia did not begin the process of exploration that the west European c... (read more) Author: Nona Amourova

5. Imperial kitchen jiemi putin kremlin favorite ice cream July 25, 2011 Since ancient times, the food poisoning has always been a battle for the throne of the most common means of instruction. In order to ensure that the head of state "vulnerable to the attack," the Russian Kremlin's "imperial kitchen" has also taken strict security measures. The Kremlin is how to select "Royal Kitchen" from? Imperial room, how about the strict rules? What is included heads of state have always preferred the Soviet Union? Russia "Moscow Komsomolets newspaper" recently unveiled the mystery of this layer.Reported in the imperial kitchen as servants of the Kremlin, its responsibiliti... (read more) Author: fdhjkl rfghjtkl

6. Kremlin stars July 21, 2011 Currently The Kremlin starlets (Russian: ) include the pentagonal luminescent dark red personalities, set up in some 1930s on the five systems from Moscow Kremlin, substituting the entire gilded silver eagles which have represented Imperial Russia.The Most Important first Kremlin star rated have been installed on the top of Spasskaya Podium entirely on September 25, 1935. Through saturday, an additional three personalities happen to be placed on this particular Troitskaya, Nikolskaya also Borovitskaya towers. These Particular actresses exchanged the massive copper two-headed eagles, set up in... (read more) Author: ashjkl kgew

7. The Russian Brides secret May 22, 2011 Russia is a very big country, with 11 time zones; it is a country of many splendors and a rich cultural heritage of imperial cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg and Murmansk to the wild, untamed beauty of Siberia. But one thing Russia is not short of is beautiful women, with 10,00000 more women in Russia than men it is easy to understand why it is so hard for Russian women to find a good man on their own doorstep. If you are searching for a beautiful Russian bride for marriage Russia is the place to be, since the fall of the iron curtain thousands of men from around the world have discovere... (read more) Author: Dimitri Stepanova

8. Lisboa Casino And Hotel : The Grandeur Par Excellence April 15, 2011 The grand Lisboa is lovingly called the feather in the crown by the casino enthusiasts and also the lovers of luxury. It is also called as the epitome of richness and grandeur. It is actually inspired by the lotus which is also the national flower of Macau. The design of the long feathers resembles the carnival costumes. The distinctive lines are so clear and can be seen from many different parts of the city. On the top lies the egg shaped structure. This is derived from the imperial Faberge eggs from Russia. It is indeed the cut above the rest from the crowd full of glitter and glory. ... (read more) Author: sagbee C

9. Russian lacquer art - Others - Motherboard GPU Manufacturer March 25, 2011 Russian lacquer art developed from the art of icon painting which came to an end with the collapse of Imperial Russia. The icon painters, who previously had been employed by supplying not only churches but people's homes, needed a way to make a living. Thus, the craft of making papier-mch decorative boxes and panels developed, the items were lacquered and then hand painted by the artists, often with scenes from folk tales. A Kholuy box depicting the town of Suzdal The four centers of Russian lacquer art The village of Fedoskino (), located not far from Moscow on the banks of the Ucha Rive... (read more) Author: e35htrgfw erger

10. No.7 Chanel Orylag Muff Bag with Flap Guilloche CC Closure November 28, 2009 Here I am going to present you the Orylag Muff Bag from Chanel. It is also among the Paris-Moscou 2008/9 collection. Compared to the large stitched hobo bag I have commented the other day, this muff bag is more cling to the fashion show luxurious air. Crafted in deep red orylag muff, the bag is cutely thick. Its color and shape reminds me of the imperial Russia and folklore that Karl pays special attention to. There is something similar in totally different cultures. In ancient China, the use of deep bold red was the privilege of royal family and noble men. Later it is wildly used in f... (read more) Author: Tommy Martin

11. Collecting Old Pre-1920 Russian Gold Coins December 05, 2008 Serious collectors collect gold and silver coins from a multitude of countries and time periods. Some of the most popular coins in many investor portfolios are the pre-1920 Russian gold coins. Russian Imperial gold coins, available in years from 1897 to 1909, are considered to be a solid and safe investment. Whether gold coins were issued as rubles, multiples of rubles, or in older versions of gold called ducats, novodels or gold kopeks, the demand for Russian gold coin samples has always outweighed supply. Pre-1912 era Russian gold coins are generally available in denominations of fiv... (read more) Author: Christina Goldman

Pages: 1