The Western Front Bias in Historical Studies
Russia seldom receives equal treatment in the retelling of history, from the Napoleonic Wars to the Great Patriotic War and the subsequent defeat of...
Tatiana Nikolaievna
Eighteen months after the birth of Olga, the Imperial Household was en route to welcoming another addition to the family. By May, all of...
People of the Ballet Russes
Choreographers, musicians, artists, and others formed a cohesive dance company that became the Ballet Russes. Russian ballet would never be the same.
The creation and...
Soviet Ukraine Before the Great Famine, 1917-1931
Under the guidance of Bolsheviks, the first All-Ukrainian Congress of Soviets created a Soviet government for Ukraine in December of 1917. A few short...
Faberge Eggs
Faberge eggs were an important Easter tradition for the Romanovs. Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces and reminders of Imperial Russia.
Priceless masterpieces, opulent symbols...
USSR, Communism and the End of an Era
How Soviet Russia, once a world superpower, fell and caused the end of the USSR. Communism was only part of the problem for the...
Boris Berezovsky’s Fall from Grace in the Year 2000
By 1999, Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky had everything a man could want. He had fancy cars, extravagant homes, the finest wines, and best of...
Boris Berezovsky’s Rise to Power During the 1990s
When Russians refer to the "oligarchs" they are referring to a handful of big businessmen within their country. With the collapse of the Soviet...