Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Alexander Pushkin (6 June 1799– 29 January 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. He is considered by many to be the grea… Read More

Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Fyodor Shalyapin (13 February 1873 – 12 April 1938) was a Russian opera singer who was one of the most celebrated basses of the 20th century. Life and Car… Read More

Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Alexander Pushkin (6 June 1799– 10 February 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. He is considered by many to be the gre… Read More

On the Day of National Unity our gratitude goes to the patriotic spirit of the 17th century Russian citizens. A chain of ill-thought events following the death of Boris Godunov led to the Mo… Read More

The history of Russia is a tapestry woven with the stories of its leaders, each leaving an indelible mark on the nation's destiny. From the early days of the Kievan Rus to the mighty Tsars… Read More

  FIRST PLEVAKO IMAGES   FROM NEW HISTORICAL TV SERIES COMING FROM RUSSIAI have a whole slate of new Russian period set series and films to present to you in the period ahead… Read More

     Every staging of "Evgeniy Onegin" and "The Queen of Spades" by Tchiakovsky, "Boris Godunov" by Musorgskiy, "Tsar's Bride by Rimskiy-Korsakov and "Prince Igor" by Borodi… Read More

Danica Jenkins, University of Sydney In Russia, failed coups portend turmoil and collapse. They also herald greater repression, and a tightening of centralised control. This is because Ru… Read More

Russian literature has a rich and storied history, dating back to its origins in the 10th century. This literary tradition has been shaped and influenced by various historical events and no… Read More

Alexander Vedernikov is a renowned bass singer who has made a name for himself in the world of opera. With an impressive vocal range and powerful stage presence, he has captivated audiences… Read More

BORIS GODUNOVIn cinemas 28 Jan–1 Feb, direct from Milan, experience Kasper Holten's brand new La Scala staging of Mussorgsky’s fresco on the brutality and solitude of power… Read More

Internationally acclaimed American tenor Matthew Polenzani has just completed a run of Tosca performances at the Metropolitan Opera and is soon headed to Fort Worth, Texas to reprise his suc… Read More

Operatic Terms from A-Z explained with links to Youtube videos. FAQ: Please Click on the subject for more information about terms and topics of opera (alphabetically sorted) A – Z… Read More

OperaWireAugust 26, 2021By Francisco SalazarThe Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Mussorgsky’s “Boris Godunov.”The company annou… Read More

Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799–1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. He is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and th… Read More

Yesterday, the opera was “Boris Godunov” by Mussorgsky, from the Vienna State Opera. The advance promo described it as a combination of historical drama and psychological study… Read More

Walter Bruce Willis is an American born actor lovingly known among peers by the name of Bruce Willis. Willis rose to fame with his role on the comedy drama-series Moonlighting. He gained her… Read More

  JANISSARY EPIC SERIES   TO LAUNCH TOMMOROW! Janissary will start in Russia tomorrowNow I cannot tell you if the plan is still on given the current situation over in dear old… Read More

Admire the beauty of Smolensk city in western Russia! Introduction: Smolensk is a beautiful Russian city located in European part of the Russian federation. It is also the administrative cen… Read More

La morte del regista britannico Graham Vick (67 anni) -da due settimane in terapia intensiva a Londra a causa delle conseguenze dell’infezione da coronavirus- ha molto colpito tut… Read More

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Since March, the Metropolitan Opera has been with us every night and every day. In a continuous gift of singing, music, and theatre, they have kept the magic of opera present and relevant, b… Read More

Important Events Of June 6 Birth Anniversary Of Alexander Pushkin   Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin  6 June 1799 – 10 February 1837 was a&nbs… Read More

One thing is for sure – you don’t get a nickname like ‘Ivan the Terrible’ for being an all-round great guy! As befits such a moniker, this Russian ruler was about as… Read More

Iolanta debutta al 79° Maggio Musicale FiorentinoFermata Spettacolo Al via il il 79° Maggio Musicale Fiorentino con una rarità: Iolanta, l’ultima opera di Pëtr Il&r… Read More

New Russian Classics (www.realartist.ru) is a website which seeks to promote and sell works by modern Russian artists in the genre of realism. While the site doesn’t appear to have bee… Read More