Russians Gallery

Alexander Nevsky (1219-1263) Russian prince, gained victory against the Swedes on river Neva

Alexander Nevsky (1219-1263) Russian prince, gained victory against the Swedes on river Neva. Venerated as a saint by Russians. Central panel of triptych by Pavel Korin (1892-1967)

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1219 1263, 1892 1967, Alexander, Central, Gained, Hero, Korin, Neva, Nevsky, Panel, Pavel, Prince, River, Royalty, Russian, Russians, Saint, Swedes, Triptych, Venerated, Victory

Russo-German Negotiations at Brest-Litovsk 1918

Double page from The Illustrated London News, 12th January 1918, with photographs of the Bolshevist minister in London Maxim Litvinoff, Lenin, the German and Austrian deputation awaiting the arrival of Russian delegates at Brest-Litovsk station, and a delegate meeting in the session hall at Brest-Litovsk with Prince Leopold of Bavaria signing a document.
1918

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Chauve Souris Theatre, Bat Theatre Moscow

Reverse of the flyer for Chauve Souris Theatre at the Kings Theatre in Hammersmith commencing on 28th November 1938. It lists seven reasons why it is the worlds most unusual entertainment including number 6 which states They are the first Russians to prove to us that Russians can laugh'. The licensee of the theatre at this time was A. L. Mulholland. The general manager was Thos J Pigott. Date: 1938

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