A Look at Russian Culture From Russia with love A Look at Russian Culture Lesson 4 Starter
Russian culture Russian culture is rich and diverse Its influence has been global Russian literature, philosophy, art, classical music, ballet and architecture are considered to be some of the best in the world
Russian cultural influences Both Asia and Europe are reflected in Russian culture The Russian Orthodox church has a unique style in architecture and art Russian folklore influenced its literature © Neljs
Russian dolls are a famous export Fabergé eggs were decorated with priceless jewels and much loved by the Russian Royal family
'War & Peace' by Tolstoy is it the best novel ever? Russian is world-famous for its plays, novels and short stories Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest novelists ever! 'War & Peace' by Tolstoy is it the best novel ever?
Russia & the classics Russian ballet and classical music is performed worldwide Famous Russian composers include Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Prokofiev Tchaikovsky wrote the ballets Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker The Bolshoi Ballet was founded in 1776
The cold war & The spy novel Fiction has often been inspired by the rivalries between great powers In the 20th Century, writers embraced the spy novel As Communism took hold in Russia, and as the arms race for nuclear weapons began, tension between Russia and the West took a significant turn James Bond is the most famous fictional secret agent from this period
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