Russia Collection

Red army soldiers raising the soviet flag over the reichstag in berlin, germany, april 30, 1945, photo taken by vladimir grebnev

Sunrise in Space by Leonov
" Sunrise in Space". Gouache on cardboard. A painting by Alexei Leonov, Soviet cosmonaut and artist

Laika the space dog postcard. Artwork on postcard of Laika, the bitch who became the first animal in space. She was launched aboard the Soviet Sputnik 2 spacecraft

Russia, Moscow, painting of Lenin in front of Kremlin
Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky (1884-1939), Lenin (1870-1924) in front of the Kremlin, 1924

Mendeleyevs periodic table, 1869. Mendeleyevs periodic table of 1869. This is the first version of the periodic table drawn up by the Russian chemist Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleyev (1834-1907)

Honey bees on a honeycomb
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) on a honeycomb. The chambers in a honeycomb are created using wax secreted by the bees. The chambers are then filled with honey, using nectar obtained from flowers

Soviet composer, dmitri shostakovich, on the train on his way home to moscow after the first performance of his 12th symphony the year 1917 by the leningrad philharmonic

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on Champ Island glacier above the sea, Franz Josef Land, Russian Arctic. Highly commended in Animals in their Environment Category of the Wildlife Photographer of

The Remnants of an Army. Photomechanical print after Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler). Associated with the Retreat from Kabul, 1st Afghan War (1838-1842). Date: 1856

Soviet composer, dmitri shostakovich, working in his study, 1938

The Soviet Unions Aleksandr Karelin on the way to winning his first gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics
Wrestling - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Super-Heavyweight (130kg) Greco-Roman Final The Soviet Unions Aleksandr Karelin (red) on the way to defeating Bulgarias Rangel Gerovski (blue)

Soviet propaganda poster - We want Peace
" We want Peace!" Soviet propaganda poster - featuring a happy, singing Communist family, waving flags. Date: circa 1950s

Andrei Tarkovskys Stalker (1979)

Anton Chekhov with Moscow Art Theatre group
Anton Chekhov, Russian writer (1860-1904) at the centre of a group of people from the Moscow Art Theatre -- Constantin Stanislavski on his right, Olga Knipper (Chekhovs wife) to Stanislavskis right

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, Russian statesman
A photograph of Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin (1870 - 1924), Russian statesman and Communist leader, circa 1920

Carl Sagan, US astronomer
Carl Edward Sagan (1934-1996), US astronomer and astrochemist. Sagan was a consultant and adviser to NASA, and worked on the Apollo mission, as well as the Mariner, Viking, Voyager

Above the Black Sea by Leonov
" Above the Black Sea" by Alexei Leonov, Soviet cosmonaut and science fiction artist

Map of Europe, 1870s
Map of Europe in the 1870s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Olga Korbut at the 1976 Montreal Olympics
Gymnastics - 1976 Montreal Olympics - Womens Balance Beam USSRs Olga Korbut (USSR) on the way to winning the silver medal in the balance beam

Metropole Hotel, Moscow
Moscow : Metropole Hotel

In 1581, Ivan beat his son, Ivan in a heated argument causing his sons death. Depicted in the painting by Ilya Repin, Ivan the Terrible killing his son by Ilya Repin

Practicing synchronised swimming. Aerial view of swimmers training before a junior-league synchronised swimming competition. Photographed at Trud swimming pool, Moscow, Russia

Interior of Komsomolskaya Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Map / Europe / Russia Empire
Map of the Russian Empire

Russian Imperial Eagle
The Russian Imperial two- headed eagle surrounded by heraldic devices of the provinces of Imperial Russia

Our Lady of Vladimir. beg. 12th c. Icon moved from Constantinople to Kiev in 1136 and Vladimir in 1155. Iconographic type Eleusa or Virgin of Tenderness. Byzantine art. Tempera on wood. RUSSIA

REMBRANDT, Harmenszoon van Rijn, called (1606-1669). Return of the Prodigal Son. 1668. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Hermitage Museum

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF. (1873-1943). Russian pianist, composer and conductor. Oil by Boris Chaliapin

Mongol horseman
Mongol or Tartar horseman. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wolverine (Gulo gulo) walking over snow, Kamchatka, Far East Russia, April 2008

Novoslobodskaya Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

St. Basils Cathedral
Moscow, Russia, Red square, view of St. Basils Cathedral

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia; a portrait in honour of his wedding to Alexandra Feodorovna on the 26th November 1894 Date: 1894

Soviet propaganda poster: a Red Army officer, fearing civil disorder during a strike, asks the citizens to hand in their weapons

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space, artwork. Gagarin was born near Gzhatsk, Russia

Saint Petersburg, Russia, Eurasia. Church of the Savior on spilled blood

Wild Siberian / Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) in woodland, near Perekatnaj river, Lazovskyi region, Primorskyi krai, Far East Russia, February. Endangered species

Lord Dufferin, 8th Viceroy of India
Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava (1826-1902), 8th Viceroy of India, 1884-1888. He previously served as Governor General of Canada

Russian composer, sergei v, rachmaninov, looking over a manuscript at his piano in the late 1920s

Tsar Bomba nuclear weapon display
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Russian - Zascha The Colossal Woman
Zascha - The Colossal Woman from Russia Date: circa 1910s

Mikhail Kalashnikov, Russian gun designer
Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov (born 1919), Russian gun designer, holding the first-ever AK-47 assault rifle, at an official 60th anniversary event, held in 2007 in Moscow, Russia

Kapitsa and Androv, Russian physicists. Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa (left, 1894-1984) is listening to a graduate student called Androv (right), who is defending his doctoral thesis

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Marshal Ney bringing the French rear-guard out of Russia with heavy losses, 1812. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century painting

Chukchi Warrior in Armor
A Chukchi warrior of north- eastern Siberia, in a remarkable suit of armour apparently made from woven reeds. His wife and child admire him

Mayakovsky (Seated)
VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY - Russian poet and supporter of the Communist party in Russia (this photograph is dated 1927)

Antique map of Russia

Beluga whale -Delphinapterus leucas-, Kareliya, Russia, White Sea, Arctic

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Russia, a land of rich history and diverse achievements. From the brave Laika, the space dog who paved the way for human space exploration, to Leonov's breathtaking painting capturing a sunrise in space. The image of Red Army soldiers raising the Soviet flag over the Reichstag in Berlin stands as a testament to their indomitable spirit during World War II. In 1869, Mendeleyev's periodic table revolutionized our understanding of chemistry and laid the foundation for scientific progress worldwide. Anton Chekhov, alongside Moscow Art Theatre group, brought Russian literature and theater to new heights with his timeless works. The strength and prowess were showcased by Aleksandr Karelin at the 1988 Seoul Olympics when he triumphantly won his first gold medal. Meanwhile, honey bees diligently buzzing on a honeycomb symbolize nature's harmony within this vast country. Dmitri Shostakovich composed masterpieces that stirred emotions deep within our souls while working tirelessly in his study back in 1938. Carl Sagan, an American astronomer inspired by Russia's vastness and mysteries of space. Even amidst icy landscapes like Champ Island glacier above the sea, we find polar bears gracefully roaming - symbols of resilience against adversity. Olga Korbut captivated hearts at the 1976 Montreal Olympics with her gymnastic prowess and grace. Lastly, a Soviet propaganda poster boldly proclaimed "We want Peace, " reflecting Russia's desire for global harmony despite political tensions. These glimpses into Russia's past remind us of its remarkable contributions across various fields – from science to sports; from art to exploration – shaping not only its own destiny but also leaving an indelible mark on humanity itself.