Tag: Saint-Petersburg.
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KETTLE-SHAPED SAMOVAR. End of the 19th cent.— beginning of the 20th cent. Sheet brass. Ht. 29 cm. Private collection. Saint Petersburg
Alongside with big factories, there existed, In Tula and other Russian towns, numerous artisans’ shops which also produced samovars. This craftsman followed the pattern of the convenient 18th century kettle-shaped type.
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The St.Petersburg State Conservatory (N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire): 190000, Saint Petersburg, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 3 (3 Theatre Square). Metro station “Sennaya Square” “Sadovaya (Garden)”, etc. – 15-20 minutes on foot. via Griboyedov
Monument to N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov in Teatralnaya Ploshchad (Theatre Square). In 1952, near the building of the conservatoire where the outstanding Russian composer taught his students, a monument to N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov was unveiled; this memorial was designed by the sculptor V. Y. Bogolyubov and V. I. Ingal This is the oldest Russian conservatoire; it […]
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Mikhailovsky Castle (Inzhenerny Zdmok, Engineer Castle): Sadovaya Dlitsa, 2 (2, Sadovaya Street). (branch of the Russian Museum)
By the order of Paul I a castle was designed by the architect V. I. Bazhenov, with V. F. Brenna participating, and erected for him in 1797 — 1800; the castle was surrounded by moats spanned by draw-bridges. Its owner lived here for only a short time. On March 11, 1801, Paul I was strangled […]
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Saint Petersburg Chess Club named after M. I. Chigorin: 191186, St. Petersburg, ul. Most Konyushennaya 25
Interesting All-Union and international competitions between the leading chess players are often held at the club. The Saint Petersburg chess-school has the steady reputation of being one of the most skilled in our country. M. M. Botvinnik, the world chess champion, is one of the founders of the Saint Petersburg chess-school. The club saw many […]
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View of the Palace Square from under the Arch of the General Headquarters.
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Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
D. K. Chernov, the physicist N. G. Yegorov and the ship-builder A. N. Krylov were among the founders of this great polytechnical college. The ensemble of the institute buildings was erected in 1901 according to the design submitted by the architect E. F. Vfrrich. The more politically advanced students and the progressive-minded teachers of the […]
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Great Ski-Jump in Kdvgolovo.
Kavgolovo is a picturesque village near Saint Petersburg. It is a favourite place for skiers who prefer thrilling descents down-hill and ski-jumps to unhurried sliding through the fields or woods. The Great Ski-Jump in Kavgolovo is the arena of the most important Russian and international competitions. A sports compound, including numerous skiing centres, a winter […]
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The Alvdalen porphyry vase.
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens The Alvdalen porphyry vase. 1839
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The Summer Gardens The Rossi walk
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens The Rossi walk
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The Summer Gardens Main avenue
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Main avenue
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The Summer Gardens Small gates of the railings on the Neva side
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Small gates of the railings on the Neva side
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The Swan Canal
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens The Swan Canal
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Upper Swan Bridge
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Upper Swan Bridge
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The Summer Gardens Statues adorning the walks
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Statues adorning the walks
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The Summer Gardens
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens
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Autumn
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Autumn
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View of the Coffee-house from the Fontanka River
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens View of the Coffee-house from the Fontanka River
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C. Rossi. The Coffee-house
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Architect:C. Rossi. The Coffee-house (the Rossi Pavilion). 1826
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Statues of the main avenue
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Statues of the main avenue
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The Summer Gardens Autumn leaves
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Autumn leaves
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К. Briullov (1799—1852) О. Fersen Riding a Donkey
К. Briullov (1799—1852) О. Fersen Riding a Donkey. 1835 Water-colour. 52.5×40 cm The Russian Museum, Saint Petersburg
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Plaque: «Bird on a three».
Plaque: «Bird on a three». Florentine mosaic. Late 18th century. The Hermitage, Saint Petersburg.
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The Hermitage pavilion.
The Lower Park. The Hermitage pavilion.
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The Pyramid fountain.
The Lower Park. The Pyramid fountain.
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The Sun fountain.
The Lower Park. The Sun fountain.
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The Rome fontains.
The Lower Park. The Rome fontains.
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The Lower Park.
The Lower Park. The Grand Cascade Complex. The western part of the Cascade.
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The Lower Park.
The Lower Park. The Grand Cascade. The Samson founain.
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The Lower Park.
The Lower Park. The sea canal.
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The Lower Park.
The Lower Park. Panorama of the central part of the park.
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V. Korolenko (1853-1921)
V. Korolenko (1853-1921). Portrait of F. Batyushkov. The 1900s. Ink on paper. 7.5×7.3. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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Spasskoye-Lutovinovo. A walk in the park. 1881.
Spasskoye-Lutovinovo. A walk in the park. 1881. Oil on cardboard. 18.9X24.3. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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Portrait of I.Turgenev. 1881
Portrait of I.Turgenev. 1881. Oil on cardboard. 18X13.8. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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Birdie. Drawing in the draft of the short story “Hamlet of Shchigrovsky Province”. 1848
Birdie. Drawing in the draft of the short story “Hamlet of Shchigrovsky Province”. 1848. Ink on paper. State Public Library. Saint-Petersburg.
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Sketches in the draft of the short story “Hamlet of Shchigrovsky Province”. 1848
Sketches in the draft of the short story “Hamlet of Shchigrovsky Province”. 1848. Ink on paper. State Public Library. Saint-Petersburg.
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I. Turgenev (1818-1883)
I. Turgenev (1818-1883) Male portrait. 1836. Ink on paper. State Public Library. Saint-Petersburg.
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A mounted grenadier. 1832.
A mounted grenadier. 1832. Ink on paper. 22×17.1. State Public Library. Saint-Petersburg.
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Caucasian view with camels. 1837.
Caucasian view with camels. (The neighborhood of the village of Karaagach in Kahetia). 1837 (?). Oil on canvas. 62×72. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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Portrait of V.Lopukhina. 1835
Portrait of V.Lopukhina. 1835 (?). Watercolor on paper. 8.8 x 14.5. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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“The Duke Lerma”. 1833
“The Duke Lerma”. 1833 (?). Oil on canvas. 60 x 52. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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Cover of manuscript of the novel “Vadim”. 1832-1834.
Cover of manuscript of the novel “Vadim”. 1832-1834. Ink on paper. 35.5 x 22.5. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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A horse. The 1830s.
A horse. The 1830s. Watercolour on paper. 9.2 x 15.7. From the album of M. Shan-Ghirei. State Public Library. Saint-Petersburg.
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Sketch of cover for “The Nose”. The 1830s.
Sketch of cover for “The Nose”. The 1830s (?). Ink on paper. 34.5×22.6. State Public Library. Saint-Petersburg.
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Caricature in the draft of the poem “The New Year 1827”. 1826
Caricature in the draft of the poem “The New Year 1827”. 1826. Pencil on paper. State Public Library. Saint-Petersburg.
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A marksman. 1831
A marksman. 1831. Pencil on paper. 22×20.8. State Public Library. Saint-Petersburg.
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The Daryal Canyon. Drawing in the text of the poem “Fearful and Sad”. 1829
The Daryal Canyon. Drawing in the text of the poem “Fearful and Sad”. 1829. Ink on paper. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg
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Pushkin and Onegin. Drawing in a letter to L.Pushkin, November 1824
Pushkin and Onegin. Drawing in a letter to L.Pushkin, November 1824. Pencil on paper. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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Portrait of D. Venevitinov in the draft of the introduction to chapters eight and nine of the novel “Eugene Onegin”. 1830
Portrait of D. Venevitinov in the draft of the introduction to chapters eight and nine of the novel “Eugene Onegin”. 1830. Ink on paper. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg
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Self-portrait, portraits of I. Pushchin, A. Delvig, V.Kukhelbeker and K.Ryleyev in the draft of chapter five of the novel “Eugene Onegin”. 1826
Self-portrait, portraits of I. Pushchin, A. Delvig, V.Kukhelbeker and K.Ryleyev in the draft of chapter five of the novel “Eugene Onegin”. 1826. Ink on paper. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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Portrait of D. Davydov in the draft of “Excerpts from Onegin’s Journey”. 1825.
Portrait of D. Davydov in the draft of “Excerpts from Onegin’s Journey”. 1825. Ink on paper. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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Two self-portraits. 1826.
Two self-portraits. 1826. Ink on paper. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg
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Tatyana. Drawing in the draft of “Tatyana’s Letter to Onegin”. 1824.
Tatyana. Drawing in the draft of “Tatyana’s Letter to Onegin”. 1824. Ink on paper. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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Self-portrait; M.Rayevskaya. Drawings in the draft of chapter one of the novel “Eugene Onegin”. 1823.
Self-portrait; M.Rayevskaya. Drawings in the draft of chapter one of the novel “Eugene Onegin”. 1823. Ink on paper. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg
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Illustration to the poem “The Maple Tree”.
Illustration to the poem “The Maple Tree”. 1817-1818 (?). Pencil on paper. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg
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Sketches in the writing-book “Sundry Observations”. 1807-1810.
Sketches in the writing-book “Sundry Observations”. 1807-1810. Pencil and ink on paper. 21.1×12. Institute of Russian Literature. Saint-Petersburg.
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Aqua Paulina. N. Gogol. 1839
Aqua Paulina. N. Gogol. 1839. Pencil on paper. 22.2×27.5. From sketchbook of the journey to Italy, Austria, Germany and Holland. State Public Library. Saint-Petersburg.
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Stanz. 1821.
Stanz. 1821. Ink on paper. 7.4×18. From sketchbook of the journey to Switzerland and Germany. State Public Library Saint-Petersburg.
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Geneva. 1821
Geneva. 1821. Ink on paper. 7.5×17.9. From sketchbook of the journey to Switzerland and Germany. State Public Library. Saint-Petersburg.