Russian Silver
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The Big Silver Book of Russian Verbs, 2nd Edition $18 The Big Silver Book of Russian Verbs, 2nd Edition |
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Russian Opera and the Symbolist Movement $15.95 An aesthetic, historical, and theoretical study of four scores, Russian Opera and the Symbolist Movement is a groundbreaking and imaginative treatment of the important yet neglected topic of Russian opera in the Silver Age. Spanning the gap between the supernatural Russian music of the nineteenth century and the compositions of Prokofiev and Stravinsky, this exceptionally insightful and well-researched book explores how Russian symbolist poets interpreted opera and prompted operatic innovation. |
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The Legacy of Ancient Rome in the Russian Silver Age $61.6 For poets throughout the world Rome was the world. This is particularly true for Russian poets, owing to the anagrammatical relation of the words Rome and mir (Rome and world). The legacy of ancient Rome has always constituted an important component of the Russian cultural consciousness. The revitalization of classical scholarship in nineteenth-century Russia and new approaches to antiquity prompted many of the Russian Symbolists to seek their inspiration in ancient Rome. Vladimir Solovyov, Dmitry Merezhkovsky, Valery Bryusov, Vyacheslav Ivanov, Maksimilian Voloshin, Vasily Komarovsky, and Mikhail Kuzmin all made significant contributions to what is often referred to as the “Roman text.” The Legacy of Ancient Rome in the Russian Silver Age analyzes the forms involved in creating the Roman image and explores its functionality within the given poetic system. In addition to the formal analysis, the background and the stimulus leading up to the composition of a particular poem are explored, as well as allusions to legends, myths and Rome’s geography and architecture. Moreover, this study considers the function of the Roman text in Russian Symbolist poetics and the works of the individual poets. Finally, the relation between the Roman and Petersburg texts of Russian literature is explored, since many of the Russian Symbolist poets found in Rome a perfect metaphor for their studies of the city and “urban” poetry. |
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A History of Russian Symbolism $165 The era of Russian Symbolism (1892-1917) has been called the Silver Age of Russian culture, and even the Second Golden Age. Symbolist authors are among the greatest Russian authors of this century, and their activities helped to foster one of the most significant advances in cultural life (in poetry, prose, music, theater, and painting) that has ever been seen there. This book is designed to serve as an introduction to Symbolism in Russia, as a movement, an artistic method, and a world view. The primary emphasis is on the history of the movement itself. Attention is devoted to what the Symbolists wrote, said, and thought, and on how they interacted. In this context, the main actors are the authors of poetry, prose, drama, and criticism, but space is also devoted to the important connections between literary figures and artists, philosophers, and the intelligentsia in general. This broad, detailed and balanced account of this period will serve as a standard reference work an encourage further research among scholars and students of literature. |
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Russian $19.95 Russian a self-teaching guide Learn Russian at your own pace How do Russian letters differ from English letters? How do you choose the correct form of specific verbs? What are some useful, everyday Russian words? With Russian: A Self-Teaching Guide, you’ll discover the answers to these questions and many more about this challenging language. This thorough primer presents an easy-to-follow, proven method for grasping the basics of Russian, complete with helpful tips on writing and pronouncing Cyrillic characters and building your Russian vocabulary. You get lively dialogues and reading exercises, concise lessons on grammar and usage, notes on Russian culture, and a compact Russian-English glossary. The clearly structured format of Russian makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview for everyone from students to business and leisure travelers to Russian culture mavens. Like all Self-Teaching Guides, Russian allows you to build gradually on what you have learned–at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of basic Russian. |
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Frieling Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set $42.50 Beautiful Sugar Bowl and Creamer Set. Gorgeous mirror finish outside. Creamer doubles as frothing pitcher and Sugar Bowl includes lid and spoon…. |
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Royal Albert 100 Years of Royal Albert Teacups and Saucers, Set of 5, 1900-1940 $202.98 As it embarks on a new century of fine china design, Royal Albert honors the artistic achievements of the one it has so faithfully chronicled with this stunning 100 Years of Royal Albert tribute collection. Employing classic shapes and delicate floral motifs, the 10-part series, which includes teaware, figurines, and brooches, recalls major British historical events and style trends from each deca… |
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New Non-Stop Flights To Croatia From Russia : Aeroflot to Dubrovnik
New straight-through flights to the Dalmatian resort of Dubrovnik from Moscow with Russian airline Aeroflot were related on Apr twenty-seven 2011 on the Dubrovnik Airfield website, the second sign in recent weeks that Russian interest in Croatian tourism is increasing and becoming more accessible as reported suite101.com.
According to Dubrovnik Airfield, the flights - yet to appear on the Aeroflot booking system - will be three times per week. In a short statement, the airfield commented "Aeroflot, Russian national carrier will introduce new route from Moscow to Dubrovnik and vice versa with effect from June first until Sep 30 rd, three times per week, every Monday, Wed. and Friday. All flight information on www.aeroflot.ru."
Dubrovnik has an outstanding history. An independent, merchant republic for 700 years (annulled by Napoleon in 1806), it traded with Turkey and India in the East (with a consul in Goa, India) and had trade delegates in Africa (in the Cape Verde Islands). It actually had diplomatic relations with the English court in the middle ages (there's a letter from Elizabeth I on view in the City Museum in Dubrovnik).
Its standing was such that robust and rich Venice was envious of this Croatian-Slav town. Early Dubrovnik the first history of Dubrovnik frequently focuses on a tiny settlement on the location of Dubrovnik in ancient times ; this settlement, in fact was on and island called Laus which was, at that point, seperated from the mainland by a bog.
There had been also a bigger Greek settlement close by in what was called Epidauros (present-day Cavtat). An invasion by Slavs in the seventh century destroyed Epidauros and other communities in the area, causing inhabitants to escape to Laus. Laus at last altered to Raus which became Ragusa - which is the critical name for Dubrovnik. Around this time, Dubrovnik itself was set up by Croats (the name deriving from dub that means oak and dubrava meaning wood - as you might think, the settlement was by an oak forest). Ragusa and Dubrovnik at last mixed when the marshland between was filled in. Another talk about Dubrovnik's history which is putting on the kilos is that there was basically a giant Greek settlement where Dubrovnik is situated today and the town actually has Greek origins.
Expansion and wealth Dubrovnik expanded seriously from the 9th century and as part of the Byzantine Empire, so by the twelve th century it was even thought of as sort of a challenge to Venice and its Republic. It came under attack from Venice, and from 1205 to 1358 came under its rule.
The old town was completed in the 13th century and remains almost unvaried to the modern day. Tall ramparts surround it and there are only two entrances to the old town which lead on to the Stradun, the city's promenade. One of the best pleasures for many visitors is to have a drink in one of the close by cafeterias and watch the world go by, while they themselves are being observed by the town patron, St. Blaise, or Sveti Vlaho as the people next door call him. In 1358 the Treaty of Zadar saw Dubrovnik cease being under Venice's rule and instead become Croat-Hungarian, although it had a good deal of autonomy.
From the thirtheenth century onwards, Dubrovnik had seen it endure several vital developments which raised its eminence. The Ordinances of 1272 had laid groundwork for political and legal life in the town. From the 14th century trade with the local area thrived and the town also flourished with industry and culturally. Dubrovnik had several advanced multinationals for that time - a pharmacy was opened in 1317 and an orphanage in 1432. Downfall of the Republic Dubrovnik was hit by a quake on 6 Apr 1667, which killed about 5,000 inhabitants and devastated plenty of the town, though the town walls stayed standing.
The town much weakened, by 1806 when Napolean enterd Dubrovnik there had been small resistance. The Republic of Ragusa was officially melted in 1808 after Napolean's fall, Dubrovnik became part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1815. Dubrovnik in Yugoslavia and Croatia After World War I, Dubrovnik became part of Croatia which itself was a part of the Dominion of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes which became Yugoslavia after World War 2. Dubrovnik was subject to considerable shelling by Serbs in the struggle in 199 [*FR1] in a siege that lasted 7 months. The Old Town suffered considered damage, but was quickly revived to its prior beauty.
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10MP Digital Video Camera Camcorder MP3/MP4 Player - Silver $99.99 Interface: USB2.0;PictBridge Lens: F2.8,f=9.6mm, Fixed Flash light: Yes TV Output/In: NTSC/PAL Mode: Digital Video recorder, Digital Still Photo recorder, MP3 and MP4 player, Digital Voice recorder, Mass storage / PC Camera Image Resolution: 2560x1920(5Mega pixels), 3648x2736(10Mega pixels -Interpolation) File Format: Movie: MPEG4 / Sill Image: JPG/ Music: MP3/ Voice : WAV Video Frame Rate: 30fps(720x480) Burst: Series of three photos Focus Range: Macro mode:30cm~1.2m, Normal: 1.2m~infinity Power control: Auto power off after 3 min (Default) without operation/manual power on & off Self Timer: 10 seconds delay Power Source: Lithium battery(universal Nokia battery) Low Voltage alarm: Auto OSD Language: English/French/Spanish/Dutch/Portuguese/Italian/Russian/German Dimensions: 104x53x22 mm Weight: about 95g (without batteries) Housing: magnalium case System Requirement: Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE Mac OS:9.X & 10/1 |
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14 Wooden Russian Style King In White Fur Robe Christmas Nutcracker $34.99 Majestic Russian Inspired Christmas Nutcracker Item #J1162 Nutcracker wears a majestic fur hat and fur accented coat, he holds a golden crown in one hand and a silver scepter in the other Embellished with gemstones Comes gift boxed For decorative purposes only Dimensions: 14 H x 6 W x 4.5 D Material(s): wood/man-made materials |