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Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov, Moscow, 2002
Large article describing the democratic conditions found in Russia during the early 21st Century. Adapted from the book, Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the End of Revolution.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Dimitri Shostakovich
Dimitri Shostakovich's (1906-1975 CE) first job was playing piano at a movie house when he was still quite young. He lost the job because he would laugh so hard at the funny parts of the movie that he would quit playing. Read more about...
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Voronezh Zoological Gardens
This is a very informative site about this Russian zoo. It offers history and background, pictures, and an English version.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Komsomolskaya Pravda is a national/international newspaper published in Moscow, Russia. One of the largest newspapers in all of Russia, the Komsomolskaya Pravda covers all news, events, and issues throughout the country and the world....
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Komsomolskaya Pravda is a national/international newspaper published in Moscow, Russia. One of the largest newspapers in all of Russia, the Komsomolskaya Pravda covers all news, events, and issues throughout the country and the world....
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plan of Nijni Novgorod, 1903
A plan of the Russian city of Nijni-Novgorod (Nizhny-Novgorod, earlier Gorky) from 1903, showing streets, rivers, railways and station, wharfs, and landmarks. On this map, the bridge across the Oka River is shown as a bridge of boats, or...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Russian Campaign of Napoleon, 1812
The march of Napoleon to and from Moscow in 1812.
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Bbc History: Archaeology: Napoleon's Lost Army: The Soldiers Who Fell
The captivating story of the recent find of a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania, that holds the remains of Napoleon's Lost Army. Site recounts the Russian withdrawal disaster of 1812.
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Etc: Europe During Napoleon's Campaigns, 1796 1815
A map of Europe at the time of Napoleon and his campaigns (1796-1815), showing the political boundaries at the time, and the routes of The First Italian Campaign with the battle sites of Lodi and Arcole, and the Treaty of Campo Formio...
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Unesco: Russian Federation: Historical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl
Situated at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl Rivers some 250 km north-east of Moscow, the historic city of Yaroslavl developed into a major commercial centre from the 11th century. It is renowned for its numerous 17th-century...