Russia Collection (page 12)

Tsiolkovskys works on space conquest
Konstantin Tsiolkovskys early works on space conquest. Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935) was a Russian rocket pioneer. Although he never built a rocket

Nikolai Dubinin, Russian geneticist
Nikolai Petrovich Dubinin (1907-1998), Russian geneticist, examining microscope slides in a laboratory. Dubinin was one of the founding members of the Cytology

Asia. Computer artwork, based on a satellite image, of Asia. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green and desert is yellow

Testing for viruses. A technician using a pipette to fill small sample vials. These are being used to test animal tissue samples for viruses such as avian influenza (bird flu) and swine fever

Brick factory. External view of a brick factory, showing completed bricks being stacked for delivery. Photographed at the Lemax brickworks at Taganrog, Russia

Vostok spacecraft transportation. Vostok spacecraft being transported beneath a helicopter in 1962. On the 12th April 1961 Yuri Gagarin had become the first human in space in the Vostok 1 spacecraft

Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary. This Soviet stamp of 1958 depicts the Russian mineralogist and Tunguska event researcher Leonid Kulik (1883-1942) at right

Particle accelerator equipment. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate atomic nuclei and heavy ions to near the speed of light

Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), close-up. This jellyfish, also known as the common jellyfish, is found in coastal waters throughout the world. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

NICHOLAS II (1868-1918). Czar of Russia, 1894-1917. The former Czar detained at Tsarskoye Selo Palace, with his armed guards at right, 1917

Eagle Owl - with prey - forest glade of Ural Mountains - Russia - winter snow
ANZ-125 Eagle Owl - with prey - forest glade of Ural Mountains Russia - winter snow Bubo bubo Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Moscow - Church of St Saviour. On December 5, 1931, the iconic Othodox Cathedral of Christ the Saviour was dynamited and reduced to rubble (during the rule of Josef Stalin)

Renovated church at Suzdal, Russia
View of the old belfry and towers of a small renovated church in Suzdal, Russia

Vladimir Dmitrievich Zamyatin - poet
Vladimir Dmitrievich Zamyatin, Russian Soviet poet (1915-1952). The winner of the Stalin Prize of the third degree (1952 - posthumously)

Mikhail Ivanovich Tereschenko, Russian politician and financier, seen here in August 1917. In this year he was appointed Finance Minister of the Russian Provisional Government, then Foreign Minister

Alexander Palace, home of Nicholas II, the last Russian Tsar, and his family. It is situated in the Alexander Park of Tsarskoye Selo, near St. Petersburg

Brest-Litovsk buildings burn
Buildings on fire in the city of Brest-Litovsk. The city was captured by German forces in December 1915, and in March 1918 was the scene of the signing of a treaty which ended the war between Russia

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5
Card 1 of 5 - Preliminaries. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

Grand Princess Maria Alexandrovna, Duchess of Edinburgh
Grand Princess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, later Duchess of Edinburgh (1853-1920), only daughter of Tsar Alexander II of Russia

Russias future Czar and Czarina
Photograph of Grand Duke Nicholas, Czarevitch of Russia (later Czar or Tsar Nicholas II) and Princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt taken in 1894

British Soldiers on a ship bound for Russia; First World War
Photograph showing a group of British soldiers leaning over the rail on the deck of a transport ship bound for Russia, 1916

War with Russia - 5
The long-drawn out battle of the Vistula ends in a crushing defeat of the Red Army by the Poles, seen here posing later in the year with guns taken from the bolsheviks

Nicholas II with his staff
Tsar Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, shown with his staff on the Eastern front. Nicholas dismissed Grand Duke Nicholas in 1915

1921 / Kamenev Speaks
Russian Communist leader Lev Kamenev speaks in Moscow

May Day Parade in Moscow
A group of children taking part in the May Day Parade in Moscow 1929

Irkutsk Demonstration
The February Revolution spreads from Petrograd across the country - this street demonstration is at Irkutsk in Siberia

Izvestia Distributed
Copies of the Moscow newspaper Izvestia (it means messages or reports) are distributed to soldiers of the Red Army. Fortunately, many of them can read

Womens Battalion Death
Recruits in the Womens Shock Battalion of Death pose for a propaganda picture while learning to use their guns

Service for Servicemen
Despite the revolution, Russians are not yet atheists : in Moscows Red Square a church service is held for those still fighting on the German front

Lenin and Workers
Lenin addresses workers at the Putilov factory, Petrograd, who provide solid support for his coup

Cruiser Aurora
The cruiser Aurora, lying at St Petersburg, whose guns gave the signal for the Bolshevik attack on the Winter Palace

German Tanks in Russia
A German tank, accompanied by infantry, advances across the Russian steppes

Mayakovsky (3 / 4)
VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY - Russian poet and supporter of the Communist party in Russia (this photograph is dated 1927)

Lenin at Conference
VLADIMIR LENIN Russian statesman, pouring over paperwork at the All Russian Congress at the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Kerensky & Cabinet
Alexander Kerensky and his military cabinet. From left to right: General Baranovsky; Colonel Yakubovich; Savinkov; Kerensky; and Prince Tumanov

Communist Group 1984
A smartly-dressed group of boys and girls, the Red Pioneers, a communist youth organisation, Irktusk, USSR

Russia - Yakutsk
Town in eastern Russia, on the Lena river. Today it has a population of 200000 and a university. The Stolbi rocks are as impressive as ever

Native of Kamchatka
A native of Kamchatka, in north-eastern Russia : he holds a fish, of which his dogs are very well aware

Trans=Siberian Railway
Mounted soldiers at a crossing watch a train of the Trans- Siberian Railway steams through the snow

Russian Soldier & Girl
A reunion in Moscow - a soldier kisses a happy girl

Russian Soldiers Return
Red Army troops return home to Moscow where they receive a warm welcome

Moscow Parade
To boost morale, a military parade is staged in Red Square, Moscow, even though at the time the Germans are on the outskirts of the city

Moscow Celebrates
Victory celebrations in Moscow

Victory Parade Moscow
A victory parade in Red Square, near the Kremlin, Moscow

Leningrad Library
Reading in the library despite constant bombing - during the siege, bombs landed about every 3 minutes. The sign reads Please keep quiet

Leningrad Blood Donor
A blood donor during the siege

Thanksgiving Service
Thanksgiving service given by Orthodox Archbishop Nikolai after the Battle of Moscow has ended with a German withdrawal

Soldier at Lenins Tomb
A Russian sentry on guard duty near Lenins tomb in the snow- covered Red Square, Moscow

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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.