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Valentin Sidorov is one of the most celebrated artists in Russia today. Born in 1928 in the village of Sorokopenie, Sidorov has always had a deeper understanding of the beauty and magnificence of nature in his heart. His family moved to Moscow in 1936 and Sidorov furthered his studies at the Leningrad Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Achitecture between the years of 1948 and 1952. Now celebrating his eightieth birthday, the Tretyakov Gallery is hosting an exclusive exhibition to honor him, and can be visited until the 14th of December 2008.
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Some political prisoners were able to enjoy some sunshine at times, while others were locked away in their cells permanently. Even if those locked away had been given the opportunity to venture outside, their outlook would have been just as grim. The high fences, barbed wire and high tech security systems of the day, ensured that escape was almost impossible, and guards in the watchtowers kept a close eye on the movement within the camp. Perm 36 was notorious for being the most brutal camp for political prisoners and the only one that has survived to become a museum and monument to those who suffered and lost their lives while imprisoned by the GULAG regime.
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Russia was ruled by Peter the Great, or Peter I, between the years of 1682 until his death in 1725. Taking the throne at the age of seventeen, Peter the Great has become known as a leader that brought great reform and change to Russia and standing at close to seven feet tall and of broad stature, Peter the Great was said to have had a presence that commanded respect and was always directly involved in all his projects. One of his dwellings, Domik Petra Pervogo, has become one of the most popular attractions in St. Petersburg, where he resided while establishing the city.
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In the year 1803, a small theatre was established and opera began to infiltrate the city of Kazan in Russia. By the late 1800’s a permanent theatre was constructed and in 1851 the residents of Kazan sat down to listen to Italian Opera for the first time, with a performance by the Italian Opera Company. It was only in 1938, that the government decided on establishing the M. Jalil Opera and Ballet Tatar Academic Theatre, or Jalil Opera and Ballet Theatre that is today considered to be home to one of the best troupes performing in Russia.
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The city of Kazan is as old as it is beautiful. The city is the capital of the Tatarstan Republic and it is also regarded as being one of Russia’s most beautiful and largest cities. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out why Kazan is a UNESCO World Heritage city!
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Located in the south-east of the Perm Krai (region) of Russia, the town of Kungur has a number of fascinating features which attract visitors from all over Russia, as well as beyond its borders. Kungur has some superb examples of historic architecture, some of which dates back to the 18th century, and the surrounding countryside is a nature-lover’s dream come true. One of the most remarkable natural wonders of Kungur is the Kungur Ice Cave, which is considered to be among the best caves systems found in Russia.
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The resort city of Anapa is located on the Black Sea, which means that not only does it offer sunny days and pristine beaches, but it is also connected to other countries, such as Turkey, Bulgaria and Ukraine, that also border on the Black Sea. Anapa is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Russia, as locals prefer its simple charm and relaxing atmosphere to other luxury resorts, as it is just as breathtaking, at a fraction of the cost. Few international visitors have discovered the magnificence of Anapa, and with its developing infrastructure, it is hoped more tourists will visit the resort town when traveling in Russia.
