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Welcome to the world of Lomonosov Russian Porcelain ! The Imperial Russian Lomonosov Porcelain Manufactory was founded by Empress Elizabeth, Peter the Great's daughter, in 1744. Here the gifted Russian scientist Dmitry Vinogradov independently discovered the secret of making Russian porcelain and developed the technology for its manufacture and the later creation of Lomonosov Russia. Three hundred years ago no one in Europe had any idea of the materials and techniques used in making porcelain. The Chinese kept the secrets of porcelain production. Only in the early 18th century in Saxony the alchemist Johan F. Bottger discovered a way to produce "Euro [...].  |
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Operatic superstar Dmitri Hvorostovsky has become the supreme interpreter of the Russian Romance, with its rich resource of music and poetry. This album offers seventeen songs, or 'romances,' all composed to texts from works of Alexander Pushkin, Russia's greatest poet. The composers represented here have helped define the true meaning of the Russian Romance, and have created some of the world's greatest song literature. Choosing only romances inspired by Pushkin texts, Hvorostovsky has upped the ante to make a musical statement no other singer has attempted.  |
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Given that for Russians, Pushkin's poem Eugene Onegin is sort of like Hamlet , Beowulf , and Lord Byron's Don Juan rolled into one melancholy tale of lost love and ennui among the gentry, it's surprising Russian filmmakers have balked at adapting the film. Having taken a stage production of Hamlet to Russia where it was rapturously received, self-confessed Slavophile actor Ralph Fiennes must have thought he was making reparation when he executive-produced and starred in this faithful adaptation of the film. With Martha Fiennes on board as director, it's something of a family affair with more than a little of the solemnity one often discovers in [...].  |
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Look cool without breaking the bank. Our durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual. Preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.5.6 oz. 100% cottonStandard fit Literature Tee, TShirt, Shirt. About our Dark T-Shirt: Look cool without breaking the bank. Our durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual. Preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.5.6 oz. 100% cotton. Standard fit.  |
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the years are fleeting, And however many there seem to be, We must all go under the eternal vault, And someone's hour is already at hand Quotes Tee, TShirt, Shirt. About our Women's Dark T-Shirt: Our 100% cotton women's tee is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.5.6 oz. 100% cotton. Standard fit.  |
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W.B. Yeats ain't got no soul, Aleksander Pushkin is Rock'n'Roll. This shirt screams Viva la revolucion only in Russian and with a picture instead of words. Art Tee, TShirt, Shirt. About our Women's Long Sleeve Dark T-Shirt: Our 100% cotton, women's long sleeve tee is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed. Constructed of mid-weight jersey, it's just the right weight for layering. Side seamed construction provides a perfect shape, for a contoured but loose fit.5.5 oz. 10.  |
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Hand made hand painted. ** Limited addition. ** Signature on the base ** Material - wood. ** Shiny lacquer finish, white spots on the picture - light reflection. ** Short history of Russian matrioshkas and tips for caring will be included. ************ Weight of item adjusted for actual shipment cost.  |