Ivan III of Russia

Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote numerous musical compositions during his lifetime, but his works for ballet truly connected all of the fine arts. The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66 was composed in 1889 and premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia on January 15th, 1890. During this time in history, Russia was seeking to solidify itself as a major world power which included establishing itself in the fine arts. Tchaikovsky’s composition was met with both praise and criticism upon its release. “Ironically, given that Sleeping

factors included the decline of the previous social order of Feudalism, the Protestant Reformation, new logical and scientific ideas from famed Renaissance thinkers, and riots/revolts from unhappy citizens of numerous classes. Some states like France, Russia, and Prussia, resulted in all the power gathered under the monarch’s personal control, which happened due to comparable actions by the ruler. In the 1600s and 1700s, Absolute monarchs like Louis XIV, Peter the Great, and the Soldier King of Prussia

Politics and Power Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire is the Eastern part of the Roman Empire. It was founded as the new Rome by Emperor Constantine in 330. On the year 527, Justinian became the emperor of Byzantine and reconquered much of the former Roman empire. Besides having the same and former land as Rome, the Byzantine empire also had many similar qualities as the Roman empire. For example, the most important quality, to be able to absorb gathered information from nearby empires and use

Russia, originally called the republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R). It is the largest country in the world housing an estimated 143,304,000 people. Spanning across nine different time zones Russia covers the entire Northern Asia and much of Eastern Europe and incorporates a large variety of environments and landforms. Russian Military The Russian Military is large and forceful. It is broken into three sectors: Ground Forces, Russian Air Force and the Russian Navy.

country. As we can see the western countries are more liberal than others America is considered to be the most liberal country in this regard but Censorship still prevails in a secret and a refined form throughout the world. Even in the twentieth century, as in all earlier history, there has been no immunity from censorship in the world. It may however be considered assign of political and social progress that, everywhere in the world, at least lip-service is paid to the ideal of liberty, and no

In the process of Russia laying its claim to other countries, they attempted to take over Greece as well, but the British arrived just in time to prevent the takeover. Russia had already expanded so far into the other European nations that it was somewhat inflated. This caused a significant thinning of Russian forces in Greece, making it less difficult

Catherine II, better known as Catherine the Great, was empress of Russia, and led her country into the political and cultural life of Europe. Catherine was a beautiful woman who used modern tactics to conquer the love of the people, and the land that she was not born to. She reigned over thirty-four years in Russia. Catherine II is said to be one the most loved and enlightened rulers of the eighteenth century. Catherine II was born April 21, 1729, to Prince Christian Augustus of Anhalt-Zerbst

Russia has seen its fair share of autocratic monarchs as well, such as Peter the Great and Catherine the Great. Peter first ascended the throne as co-czar with his half-brother Ivan V in the death of their brother Feodore. Their elder sister, Sophia, was the most capable to take the throne. But being a girl, she was unable to do so and could only rule as regent for the two princes turned czars. While Sophia ruled, Peter spent his days building forts on the banks of a river outside of Moscow. He played

revolution were caused by long-term and short-term effects. Some of these major effects were Russia 's rapid industrialization and modernization which had inherent problems. The rise of capitalism led to an increase of inequality between the classes. In addition, the mistakes of the Russo-Japanese war emerged upon the boundaries of the Russian political climate. These series of revolutionary events led to the Tsar of Russia to issue the October Manifesto. In the October Manifesto, the Tsar conceded powers

Americans may be altruistic, but we Russians are winners. My arrogant trainer wants me to win for himself and Mother Russia, and not for me. My wife disparages all Americans as if they are undeserving, worthless humans. They continuously tell me to stay taciturn, but I know deep down that I should voice my opinion. That American “Rocky” is the antithesis of the Russian machine Drago. When I am done with him, his face will be crenelated. It was a given that the fight promoters would always try to