During the period between the end of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the new millennium, Russia went through a unique moment – genuine democracy. In this fascinating and absorbing book, Kenneth MacInnes...

Léon Bakst painted this portrait of Vaslav Nijinsky on the beach at the Lido in Venice in 1909.

Before the revolution, Ekaterinburg’s main piazza was known as Cathedral Square and symbolised the twin pillars of Imperial Russia – Autocracy and Orthodoxy. The square was the site of the Baroque Ca...

Before the revolution, Ekaterinburg’s main piazza was known as Cathedral Square and symbolised the union of the two pillars which held Imperial Russia together – Autocracy and Orthodoxy. The square w...

When painting subjects from Russian history, Romantic artists loved to depict important or exciting events and bold, colourful, adventurous types. In this respect, the history of the Time of Troubles...