Imperial Russia -
A Cultural Odyssey

From its Christianization in 988 to the Bolshevik Revolution – travel with Professor Carol through Russian history and culture and discover the intrigue of its tsars, the strengths of its culture, and the astonishing beauty of its art, music, and architecture.

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Poet and Playwright Alexander Pushkin created the Russian literary language.

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Orthodox Christianity defines much of Russian history and culture. Since the fall of Communism, its churches have been restored.

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Professor Carol has a life-long connection to Russia:

I fell in love with the Russian language as a teenager. As a graduate student I received a grant to study in the old Soviet Union for a year (left). As a Smithsonian Travel Guide, I now lead tours to Russia.

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Mandrogi on the Svir River

Reshaping Russian History and Culture

Peter the Great imported Western ideas and built the new capital of St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland. He is depicted here next to the harbor as a boatbuilder.

Russian Painting & Architecture

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Winter Palace, St. Petersburg
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Peterhof Palace