Between 1883 and 1885, the young Russian painter, Ilya Repin, painted his most famous work, which was ultimately banned by Russia. Read more here.

A notorious Russian prison complex that once housed jailed revolutionaries, toppled ministers and Soviet dissidents will be ...

The UAE capital is set to welcome the "Made in Russia" Festival & Fair, taking place from 21 to 25 February 2025 at Yas Bay ...

An American philanthropist donated a digital copy of the autograph manuscript of the great composer for publication in a scholarly edition Read Full Article at RT.com ...

T. J. Clark Thames & Hudson, London, 2025 Just a little over fifty years ago, I wanted to read the most challenging new art ...

The 125-year-old hotel is famous for its megawatt contemporary collection. But two Michelin stars and gastronomic wizardry make it a fine dining destination as well.

It is hard to say how many portraits of the poet Anna Akhmatova (1889-1966) exist – she was painted by many famous artists of the 20th century. It is hard to say how many portraits of Russian poet ...

Marc Fogel’s mother lobbied Trump at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., just before an assassination attempt. Now her son is ...

It was a hot day in Dubai at COP 28 last year. I was invited for coffee by a former German colleague from a past life. Somehow, we veered off track and into a discussion about Ukraine and Africa’s ...

Hans Holbein the Younger became court painter to Henry VIII and was regarded as a phenomenon in his day for his ability to bring the characters he painted to life. His famous portrait of the Tudor ...