by I.C.F. | Mar 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
March 11 will mark the 200th anniversary of Marius Petipa, a choreographer whose works are staged worldwide today. Russia Beyond revisits the fate of this Frenchman who enabled Russia to establish itself as the greatest ballet nation. Marius Petipa Sputnik Marius...
by I.C.F. | Mar 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
The famous Russian Seasons that were taking Europe and the United States by storm in the first quarter of the 20th century owe their existence to one man: Serge Diaghilev. A paradox: although he himself had no talent for painting, musical composition, or ballet...
by I.C.F. | Mar 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Some not only followed their masters into exile, but also lost their lives on that tragic night in July 1918, during the assassination of members of the imperial line. However, one dog managed to slip through the net and went on to live a happy life in the United...
