The Battle of Poltava on July 8, 1709 was the decisive victory of Peter I of Russia over the Swedish forces under Field Marshal Carl Gustav Rehnskiöld, in one of the battles of the Great Northern War. High-ranking Swedes captured during the battle included Field Marshal Rehnskiöld, major generals Schlippenbach, Stackelberg, Hamilton and Prince Maximilian Emanuel. Peter held a celebratory banquet in two large tents erected on the battlefield. The battle also bears major importance in Ukrainian national history, as Hetman of Zaporizhian Host Ivan Mazepa sided with the Swedes, seeking to create a Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-poltava-on-july-8-1709-was-the-decisive-victory-of-peter-image151887023.html
RMJR31CF–The Battle of Poltava on July 8, 1709 was the decisive victory of Peter I of Russia over the Swedish forces under Field Marshal Carl Gustav Rehnskiöld, in one of the battles of the Great Northern War. High-ranking Swedes captured during the battle included Field Marshal Rehnskiöld, major generals Schlippenbach, Stackelberg, Hamilton and Prince Maximilian Emanuel. Peter held a celebratory banquet in two large tents erected on the battlefield. The battle also bears major importance in Ukrainian national history, as Hetman of Zaporizhian Host Ivan Mazepa sided with the Swedes, seeking to create a
The Battle of Pultowa (also Poltava) on 27 June 1709 was the decisive victory of Peter I of Russia over Charles XII of Sweden Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-battle-of-pultowa-also-poltava-on-27-june-1709-was-the-decisive-83338340.html
RMERGAW8–The Battle of Pultowa (also Poltava) on 27 June 1709 was the decisive victory of Peter I of Russia over Charles XII of Sweden
General Kuropatkin looking over the troops before the retreat September 3 1904 Russia - Russo-Japanese War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-general-kuropatkin-looking-over-the-troops-before-the-retreat-september-113149014.html
RMGG2AM6–General Kuropatkin looking over the troops before the retreat September 3 1904 Russia - Russo-Japanese War
Oslo 19740223. The Soviet author Aleksandr Soljenitsyn on Norway's visit. Here from a torchlight train at the University Square where it was protested against Russia over the expulsion of sunny vision. Photo: NTB / NTB Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/oslo-19740223-the-soviet-author-aleksandr-soljenitsyn-on-norways-visit-here-from-a-torchlight-train-at-the-university-square-where-it-was-protested-against-russia-over-the-expulsion-of-sunny-vision-photo-ntb-ntb-image487361114.html
RM2K8W622–Oslo 19740223. The Soviet author Aleksandr Soljenitsyn on Norway's visit. Here from a torchlight train at the University Square where it was protested against Russia over the expulsion of sunny vision. Photo: NTB / NTB
War cabinet of the Provisional Government of Russia, under Alexander Kerensky, who took over the leadership of the government on 24 July 1917. Kerensky himself sits at position no 1. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-war-cabinet-of-the-provisional-government-of-russia-under-alexander-57366118.html
RMD9971X–War cabinet of the Provisional Government of Russia, under Alexander Kerensky, who took over the leadership of the government on 24 July 1917. Kerensky himself sits at position no 1.
World Cup Russia versus Chile 20th July 1966 An over enthusistic Chileon photographer is removed from the pitch by a policeman as Chile scores W7028 7a Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-world-cup-russia-versus-chile-20th-july-1966-an-over-enthusistic-chileon-28229450.html
RMBHWXXJ–World Cup Russia versus Chile 20th July 1966 An over enthusistic Chileon photographer is removed from the pitch by a policeman as Chile scores W7028 7a
RUSSIA Fire, Kronstadt 1855. Illustrated London News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-russia-fire-kronstadt-1855-illustrated-london-news-122641435.html
RFH3EPB7–RUSSIA Fire, Kronstadt 1855. Illustrated London News
Construction of the new bridge between Sysran and Samara over the Volga, historical illustration, 1880, Russia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/construction-of-the-new-bridge-between-sysran-and-samara-over-the-volga-historical-illustration-1880-russia-image243193956.html
RMT3JCAC–Construction of the new bridge between Sysran and Samara over the Volga, historical illustration, 1880, Russia
In a region of Russia overrun by the German invasion, a peasant is flogged for refusing to hand over food to the Nazis. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-in-a-region-of-russia-overrun-by-the-german-invasion-a-peasant-is-169313268.html
RMKRCTPC–In a region of Russia overrun by the German invasion, a peasant is flogged for refusing to hand over food to the Nazis.
Construction of the huge bridge over the Volga river between Syzran and Samara, Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-construction-of-the-huge-bridge-over-the-volga-river-between-syzran-36017824.html
RFC2GN2T–Construction of the huge bridge over the Volga river between Syzran and Samara, Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886
Russia 's dare devil tank corps exercises provide thrills . Tanks almost screened by churned up earth as they climbed over an obstacle . 24 October 1935 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/russia-s-dare-devil-tank-corps-exercises-provide-thrills-tanks-almost-screened-by-churned-up-earth-as-they-climbed-over-an-obstacle-24-october-1935-image359654267.html
RM2BW3JK7–Russia 's dare devil tank corps exercises provide thrills . Tanks almost screened by churned up earth as they climbed over an obstacle . 24 October 1935
Construction of the huge bridge over the Volga river between Syzran and Samara, Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-construction-of-the-huge-bridge-over-the-volga-river-between-syzran-79311673.html
RFEH0XRN–Construction of the huge bridge over the Volga river between Syzran and Samara, Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886
Russia: Russian settlers in Sakhalin. Vlas Mikhailovich Doroshevich, 1905. Sakhalin, also Saghalien, is a large island in the North Pacific, which is officially part of Russia, administered as part of Sakhalin Oblast. The indigenous peoples of the island are the Sakhalin Ainu, Oroks and Nivkhs. Most Ainu relocated to Hokkaidō when the Japanese were displaced from the island in 1949. Sakhalin was claimed by both Russia and Japan in the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, which led to bitter disputes between the two countries over control of the island. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/russia-russian-settlers-in-sakhalin-vlas-mikhailovich-doroshevich-1905-sakhalin-also-saghalien-is-a-large-island-in-the-north-pacific-which-is-officially-part-of-russia-administered-as-part-of-sakhalin-oblast-the-indigenous-peoples-of-the-island-are-the-sakhalin-ainu-oroks-and-nivkhs-most-ainu-relocated-to-hokkaid-when-the-japanese-were-displaced-from-the-island-in-1949-sakhalin-was-claimed-by-both-russia-and-japan-in-the-course-of-the-19th-and-20th-centuries-which-led-to-bitter-disputes-between-the-two-countries-over-control-of-the-island-image344224606.html
RM2B00NYX–Russia: Russian settlers in Sakhalin. Vlas Mikhailovich Doroshevich, 1905. Sakhalin, also Saghalien, is a large island in the North Pacific, which is officially part of Russia, administered as part of Sakhalin Oblast. The indigenous peoples of the island are the Sakhalin Ainu, Oroks and Nivkhs. Most Ainu relocated to Hokkaidō when the Japanese were displaced from the island in 1949. Sakhalin was claimed by both Russia and Japan in the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, which led to bitter disputes between the two countries over control of the island.
German troops entering Stalingrad, Russia, September 1942. An elderly Russian woman emerges from a cellar in the shattered ruins of the city. Fought between August 1942 and February 1943, the Battle of Stalingrad saw 750,000 Russian soldiers killed, wounded or captured and over 40,000 civilians lost their lives. On the Axis side, 740,000 were killed or wounded and 110,000 taken prisoner. The defeat at Stalingrad was a reverse from which Nazi Germany was ultimately unable to recover. The photographer is unknown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/german-troops-entering-stalingrad-russia-september-1942-an-elderly-russian-woman-emerges-from-a-cellar-in-the-shattered-ruins-of-the-city-fought-between-august-1942-and-february-1943-the-battle-of-stalingrad-saw-750000-russian-soldiers-killed-wounded-or-captured-and-over-40000-civilians-lost-their-lives-on-the-axis-side-740000-were-killed-or-wounded-and-110000-taken-prisoner-the-defeat-at-stalingrad-was-a-reverse-from-which-nazi-germany-was-ultimately-unable-to-recover-the-photographer-is-unknown-image377036262.html
RM2CWBDGP–German troops entering Stalingrad, Russia, September 1942. An elderly Russian woman emerges from a cellar in the shattered ruins of the city. Fought between August 1942 and February 1943, the Battle of Stalingrad saw 750,000 Russian soldiers killed, wounded or captured and over 40,000 civilians lost their lives. On the Axis side, 740,000 were killed or wounded and 110,000 taken prisoner. The defeat at Stalingrad was a reverse from which Nazi Germany was ultimately unable to recover. The photographer is unknown.
Russia: The Russian ship Oleg with a gaping hole in her side after battle, (Russo-Japanese War, 8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905). The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was the first great war of the 20th century which grew out of the rival imperial ambitions of the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire over Manchuria and Korea. The resulting campaigns, in which the Japanese military attained victory over the Russian forces arrayed against them, were unexpected. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/russia-the-russian-ship-oleg-with-a-gaping-hole-in-her-side-after-battle-russo-japanese-war-8-february-1904-5-september-1905-the-russo-japanese-war-8-february-1904-5-september-1905-was-the-first-great-war-of-the-20th-century-which-grew-out-of-the-rival-imperial-ambitions-of-the-russian-empire-and-japanese-empire-over-manchuria-and-korea-the-resulting-campaigns-in-which-the-japanese-military-attained-victory-over-the-russian-forces-arrayed-against-them-were-unexpected-image344223525.html
RM2B00MH9–Russia: The Russian ship Oleg with a gaping hole in her side after battle, (Russo-Japanese War, 8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905). The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was the first great war of the 20th century which grew out of the rival imperial ambitions of the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire over Manchuria and Korea. The resulting campaigns, in which the Japanese military attained victory over the Russian forces arrayed against them, were unexpected.
These American Airmen, Evacuated From A Rumanian Prison Camp, Hold The Flag They Flew Over Their Prison In Russia. Over 1,000 American Airmen Were Brought Back To Italy From Rumania. At First Their Food Was Bad Because The Rumanians Were Unprepared, But Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/these-american-airmen-evacuated-from-a-rumanian-prison-camp-hold-the-flag-they-flew-over-their-prison-in-russia-over-1000-american-airmen-were-brought-back-to-italy-from-rumania-at-first-their-food-was-bad-because-the-rumanians-were-unprepared-but-image481135228.html
RM2JXNGW0–These American Airmen, Evacuated From A Rumanian Prison Camp, Hold The Flag They Flew Over Their Prison In Russia. Over 1,000 American Airmen Were Brought Back To Italy From Rumania. At First Their Food Was Bad Because The Rumanians Were Unprepared, But
Soccer - FIFA World Cup 2014 - Group H - Belgium v Russia - Maracana. Guarda Municipal officers watch over the streets near the Maracana before the game. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-soccer-fifa-world-cup-2014-group-h-belgium-v-russia-maracana-guarda-107679180.html
RMG755W0–Soccer - FIFA World Cup 2014 - Group H - Belgium v Russia - Maracana. Guarda Municipal officers watch over the streets near the Maracana before the game.
geography / travel, Russia, Saint Petersburg, stock exchange, view over river Neva, wood engraving, 1893, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-geography-travel-russia-saint-petersburg-stock-exchange-view-over-28642042.html
RMBJGN62–geography / travel, Russia, Saint Petersburg, stock exchange, view over river Neva, wood engraving, 1893,
German reconnaissance aircraft over the island of Saaremaa, 1941 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-german-reconnaissance-aircraft-over-the-island-of-saaremaa-1941-122546582.html
RMH3ADBJ–German reconnaissance aircraft over the island of Saaremaa, 1941
events, Second World War / WWII, Russia, aerial warfare, German aircraft formation over the Crimea near Sevastopol, 26.4.1944, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-events-second-world-war-wwii-russia-aerial-warfare-german-aircraft-24439259.html
RMBBN8EK–events, Second World War / WWII, Russia, aerial warfare, German aircraft formation over the Crimea near Sevastopol, 26.4.1944,
Landsturm with no prior service build a bridge over a stream, 1915 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/landsturm-with-no-prior-service-build-a-bridge-over-a-stream-1915-image68840404.html
RMDYYXHT–Landsturm with no prior service build a bridge over a stream, 1915
Moscow. Lenin presiding over a meeting of the Council of People's Commissars October 17, 1918 U.R.S.S. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-moscow-lenin-presiding-over-a-meeting-of-the-council-of-peoples-commissars-113152357.html
RMGG2EYH–Moscow. Lenin presiding over a meeting of the Council of People's Commissars October 17, 1918 U.R.S.S.
geography / travel, Russia, Saint Petersburg, ship bridge over Newa river, view towards Peter and Paul Fortress, copper engraving after painting by Benjamin Paters, 1794, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-geography-travel-russia-saint-petersburg-ship-bridge-over-newa-river-28817759.html
RMBJTN9K–geography / travel, Russia, Saint Petersburg, ship bridge over Newa river, view towards Peter and Paul Fortress, copper engraving after painting by Benjamin Paters, 1794,
German pontoon bridge over the Dniester, 1941 German artillery during the advance to the Dniester, 1941 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-german-pontoon-bridge-over-the-dniester-1941-german-artillery-during-122546601.html
RMH3ADC9–German pontoon bridge over the Dniester, 1941 German artillery during the advance to the Dniester, 1941
World Cup Russia versus Chile 20th July 1966 An over enthusiastic Chileon photographer is removed from the pitch after Chile scores staff photographer W7028 13a Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-world-cup-russia-versus-chile-20th-july-1966-an-over-enthusiastic-28229444.html
RMBHWXXC–World Cup Russia versus Chile 20th July 1966 An over enthusiastic Chileon photographer is removed from the pitch after Chile scores staff photographer W7028 13a
events, Second World War / WWII, Russia 1941, a German assault gun Sturmgeschuetz III Ausf. B and a Wehrmacht car are brought over the Bug River on a pontoon ferry, summer 1941, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-events-second-world-war-wwii-russia-1941-a-german-assault-gun-sturmgeschuetz-24440205.html
RMBBN9MD–events, Second World War / WWII, Russia 1941, a German assault gun Sturmgeschuetz III Ausf. B and a Wehrmacht car are brought over the Bug River on a pontoon ferry, summer 1941,
German war bridge over a border river on the Eastern Front, 1941 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-german-war-bridge-over-a-border-river-on-the-eastern-front-1941-122547197.html
RMH3AE5H–German war bridge over a border river on the Eastern Front, 1941
geography / travel, Russia, Sankt Petersburg, bridges, Nicolai bridge over Bolchaia Neva, engraving, late 19th century, historic, historical, Europe, river, winter, snow, coach, people, street scene, lantern, Saint Peterburg, Bolschaia, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-geography-travel-russia-sankt-petersburg-bridges-nicolai-bridge-over-19375262.html
RMB3EH9J–geography / travel, Russia, Sankt Petersburg, bridges, Nicolai bridge over Bolchaia Neva, engraving, late 19th century, historic, historical, Europe, river, winter, snow, coach, people, street scene, lantern, Saint Peterburg, Bolschaia,
EM72 Final Germany - Russia 3:0 in Brussels: Franz Beckenbauer hands over the EM - Cup to national coach Helmut Schön [automated translation] Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/em72-final-germany-russia-30-in-brussels-franz-beckenbauer-hands-over-the-em-cup-to-national-coach-helmut-schn-automated-translation-image550672256.html
RM2PYW828–EM72 Final Germany - Russia 3:0 in Brussels: Franz Beckenbauer hands over the EM - Cup to national coach Helmut Schön [automated translation]
Tanks in flight - Russia 's steel giants in daring exercises . A giant tank high in the air after crashing over an obstacle . 24 October 1935 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tanks-in-flight-russia-s-steel-giants-in-daring-exercises-a-giant-tank-high-in-the-air-after-crashing-over-an-obstacle-24-october-1935-image359656182.html
RM2BW3N3J–Tanks in flight - Russia 's steel giants in daring exercises . A giant tank high in the air after crashing over an obstacle . 24 October 1935
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: FEAST your eyes on what could be the world’s single largest work of calligraphy. The written word has just got bigger as shown by this incredible rooftop calligraphy painting that is over seventeen THOUSAND square feet (1,625 meters square) in size. This Moscow rooftop calligraphy masterwork by graffiti artist Pokras Pampas dwarfs the previous world’s largest calligraphy. This was the 10,764 square foot Chinese scroll penned last year by calligrapher Luo Sangui. Twenty three year-old Russian, Pokras used a three-foot wide brush and 730 litres of white paint over a period of two Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-moscow-russia-feast-your-eyes-on-what-could-be-the-worlds-single-largest-137825341.html
RMJ06DHH–MOSCOW, RUSSIA: FEAST your eyes on what could be the world’s single largest work of calligraphy. The written word has just got bigger as shown by this incredible rooftop calligraphy painting that is over seventeen THOUSAND square feet (1,625 meters square) in size. This Moscow rooftop calligraphy masterwork by graffiti artist Pokras Pampas dwarfs the previous world’s largest calligraphy. This was the 10,764 square foot Chinese scroll penned last year by calligrapher Luo Sangui. Twenty three year-old Russian, Pokras used a three-foot wide brush and 730 litres of white paint over a period of two
Whilst watching carefully the international situation, Russia is recruiting more men for her Army and Navy. It is understood that in the event of trouble over Czechoslovakia, Russia would fulfil obligations under the Soviet Czechoslovakia pact. Photo shows: Recruits being seen off by friends at in Moscow railway station. 12 September 1938 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/whilst-watching-carefully-the-international-situation-russia-is-recruiting-more-men-for-her-army-and-navy-it-is-understood-that-in-the-event-of-trouble-over-czechoslovakia-russia-would-fulfil-obligations-under-the-soviet-czechoslovakia-pact-photo-shows-recruits-being-seen-off-by-friends-at-in-moscow-railway-station-12-september-1938-image359621453.html
RM2BW24R9–Whilst watching carefully the international situation, Russia is recruiting more men for her Army and Navy. It is understood that in the event of trouble over Czechoslovakia, Russia would fulfil obligations under the Soviet Czechoslovakia pact. Photo shows: Recruits being seen off by friends at in Moscow railway station. 12 September 1938
Peter I (aka Peter the Great) at Pultowa in the East Ukraine, at the Battle of Poltava[e] (8 July 1709, a decisive victory of Peter I over the Swedish Empire forces under Field Marshal Carl Gustav Rehnskiöld, in one of the battles of the Great Northern War. It was the beginning of the Swedish Empire's decline as a European great power, while the Tsardom of Russia took its place as the leading nation of north-eastern Europe. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-peter-i-aka-peter-the-great-at-pultowa-in-the-east-ukraine-at-the-87105832.html
RMF1M0AG–Peter I (aka Peter the Great) at Pultowa in the East Ukraine, at the Battle of Poltava[e] (8 July 1709, a decisive victory of Peter I over the Swedish Empire forces under Field Marshal Carl Gustav Rehnskiöld, in one of the battles of the Great Northern War. It was the beginning of the Swedish Empire's decline as a European great power, while the Tsardom of Russia took its place as the leading nation of north-eastern Europe.
Russian celebrates election day. On a day declared as a national holiday, all Russia went to the polls to vote for members of the Supreme Soviet, the Government of the USSR. The day was given over to national rejoicing and every town and village had its festival. Photo shows,citizens of Kiev, Ukraine capital, dancing in costume in the streets on election day. 1 July 1938 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/russian-celebrates-election-day-on-a-day-declared-as-a-national-holiday-all-russia-went-to-the-polls-to-vote-for-members-of-the-supreme-soviet-the-government-of-the-ussr-the-day-was-given-over-to-national-rejoicing-and-every-town-and-village-had-its-festival-photo-showscitizens-of-kiev-ukraine-capital-dancing-in-costume-in-the-streets-on-election-day-1-july-1938-image359459812.html
RM2BTPPJC–Russian celebrates election day. On a day declared as a national holiday, all Russia went to the polls to vote for members of the Supreme Soviet, the Government of the USSR. The day was given over to national rejoicing and every town and village had its festival. Photo shows,citizens of Kiev, Ukraine capital, dancing in costume in the streets on election day. 1 July 1938
German Infantry in Russia, 1941 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-german-infantry-in-russia-1941-36994464.html
RMC456PT–German Infantry in Russia, 1941
Michael Gromov, said to be the best all-round airman in Russia, has taken off from Moscow on an attempt to fly to San Francisco over the roof of the worl. The distance is 6100 miles, which Gromov is attempting to cover non-stop at a speed never before attempted. His plane has a 950 hp engine and carries 11 1/2 tons of petrol. 12 July 1937 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/michael-gromov-said-to-be-the-best-all-round-airman-in-russia-has-taken-off-from-moscow-on-an-attempt-to-fly-to-san-francisco-over-the-roof-of-the-worl-the-distance-is-6100-miles-which-gromov-is-attempting-to-cover-non-stop-at-a-speed-never-before-attempted-his-plane-has-a-950-hp-engine-and-carries-11-12-tons-of-petrol-12-july-1937-image359618566.html
RM2BW2146–Michael Gromov, said to be the best all-round airman in Russia, has taken off from Moscow on an attempt to fly to San Francisco over the roof of the worl. The distance is 6100 miles, which Gromov is attempting to cover non-stop at a speed never before attempted. His plane has a 950 hp engine and carries 11 1/2 tons of petrol. 12 July 1937
German team at a river crossing in Russia, 1941 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-german-team-at-a-river-crossing-in-russia-1941-48381140.html
RMCPKXHT–German team at a river crossing in Russia, 1941
All Russia elect the Supreme Soviet. On a day declared as a national holiday, all Russia went to the polls to vote for members of the Supreme Soviet, the Government of the USSR. The day was given over to national rejoicing and every town and village had its festival. Photo shows,voters in the first precint of the Lenin election district of the town of Elista, where Stalin is candidate for the Supreme Soviet of the Kalmyk, USSR.. 1 July 1938 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/all-russia-elect-the-supreme-soviet-on-a-day-declared-as-a-national-holiday-all-russia-went-to-the-polls-to-vote-for-members-of-the-supreme-soviet-the-government-of-the-ussr-the-day-was-given-over-to-national-rejoicing-and-every-town-and-village-had-its-festival-photo-showsvoters-in-the-first-precint-of-the-lenin-election-district-of-the-town-of-elista-where-stalin-is-candidate-for-the-supreme-soviet-of-the-kalmyk-ussr-1-july-1938-image359621667.html
RM2BW252Y–All Russia elect the Supreme Soviet. On a day declared as a national holiday, all Russia went to the polls to vote for members of the Supreme Soviet, the Government of the USSR. The day was given over to national rejoicing and every town and village had its festival. Photo shows,voters in the first precint of the Lenin election district of the town of Elista, where Stalin is candidate for the Supreme Soviet of the Kalmyk, USSR.. 1 July 1938
Vintage lithograph print circa 1830s depicting the view across the plaza at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-vintage-lithograph-print-circa-1830s-depicting-the-view-across-the-29263648.html
RMBKH228–Vintage lithograph print circa 1830s depicting the view across the plaza at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.
trial of Francis Gary Powers (August 17, 1929 – August 1, 1977). American pilot whose Central Intelligence Agency[1] U-2 spy plane was shot down while flying a reconnaissance mission over Soviet Union airspace, causing the 1960 U-2 incident. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/trial-of-francis-gary-powers-august-17-1929-august-1-1977-american-image68543413.html
RMDYEBR1–trial of Francis Gary Powers (August 17, 1929 – August 1, 1977). American pilot whose Central Intelligence Agency[1] U-2 spy plane was shot down while flying a reconnaissance mission over Soviet Union airspace, causing the 1960 U-2 incident.
Russia, Syberia, Delivering Grain and Flour to Hunger Centers Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-russia-syberia-delivering-grain-and-flour-to-hunger-centers-30469919.html
RMBNG0KB–Russia, Syberia, Delivering Grain and Flour to Hunger Centers
Shoes are scarce in 'workers paradise' 1951. Photograph showing Soviet women in a Russian store looking at shoes. Soviet farm women in the Ukraine look at a consignment of over-shoes just received at the village store. Such shipments are scarce and are eagerly awaited. Notice the empty bins and shelves in the foreground. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shoes-are-scarce-in-workers-paradise-1951-photograph-showing-soviet-image68550710.html
RMDYEN3J–Shoes are scarce in 'workers paradise' 1951. Photograph showing Soviet women in a Russian store looking at shoes. Soviet farm women in the Ukraine look at a consignment of over-shoes just received at the village store. Such shipments are scarce and are eagerly awaited. Notice the empty bins and shelves in the foreground.
Alexander Pushkin's life (1799-1837) General Insov, who benevolently watched over Pushkin 19th century Russia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-alexander-pushkins-life-1799-1837-general-insov-who-benevolently-watched-113148222.html
RMGG29KX–Alexander Pushkin's life (1799-1837) General Insov, who benevolently watched over Pushkin 19th century Russia
World Cup Russia versus Chile 20th July 1966 an over enthusiastic Chileon photographer is removed from the pitch by policemen after Chile scores W7028 11 staff Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-world-cup-russia-versus-chile-20th-july-1966-an-over-enthusiastic-28229442.html
RMBHWXXA–World Cup Russia versus Chile 20th July 1966 an over enthusiastic Chileon photographer is removed from the pitch by policemen after Chile scores W7028 11 staff
FUTILITY OF WAR - A gruesome pile of human skulls being picked over by crows (from an old Russian postcard) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-futility-of-war-a-gruesome-pile-of-human-skulls-being-picked-over-176044298.html
RMM6BE8A–FUTILITY OF WAR - A gruesome pile of human skulls being picked over by crows (from an old Russian postcard)
Chris Evert of the USA with the trophy presented to her by the Duke of Kent, following her victory over Olga Morozova of Russia in the women's singles final at Wimbledon. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-chris-evert-of-the-usa-with-the-trophy-presented-to-her-by-the-duke-106100768.html
RMG4H8H4–Chris Evert of the USA with the trophy presented to her by the Duke of Kent, following her victory over Olga Morozova of Russia in the women's singles final at Wimbledon.
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RMB43KMN–geography / travel, Russia, Kaliningrad (Königsberg), city view towards city centre over River Pregel, lithograph, middle of 19th century, historic, historical, Europe, Pregolia, bridge, flags, people, citizen, park, rowing boat, waterside, promenade, East Prussia, Kingdom Prussia, Samland, walking, walker,
Political cartoon showing Otto von Bismarck acting as a puppet master controlling the emperors of Austria, Germany & Russia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/political-cartoon-showing-otto-von-bismarck-acting-as-a-puppet-master-image156279275.html
RMK273PK–Political cartoon showing Otto von Bismarck acting as a puppet master controlling the emperors of Austria, Germany & Russia
'Winter in the Crimea, 1855'. By W Thomas. An outlying picket of the 90th Regiment in the snow, in the Middle ravine, before Sebastopol. From 'The Illustrated London News', 10th March 1855. The Crimean War (1853-1856) was a conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance of European Empires including France, Britain and Sardinia. The war was part of a long-running contest between major European powers for influence over territories of the declining Ottoman Empire. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/winter-in-the-crimea-1855-by-w-thomas-an-outlying-picket-of-the-90th-regiment-in-the-snow-in-the-middle-ravine-before-sebastopol-from-the-illustrated-london-news-10th-march-1855-the-crimean-war-1853-1856-was-a-conflict-between-the-russian-empire-and-an-alliance-of-european-empires-including-france-britain-and-sardinia-the-war-was-part-of-a-long-running-contest-between-major-european-powers-for-influence-over-territories-of-the-declining-ottoman-empire-image247320984.html
RMTAACC8–'Winter in the Crimea, 1855'. By W Thomas. An outlying picket of the 90th Regiment in the snow, in the Middle ravine, before Sebastopol. From 'The Illustrated London News', 10th March 1855. The Crimean War (1853-1856) was a conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance of European Empires including France, Britain and Sardinia. The war was part of a long-running contest between major European powers for influence over territories of the declining Ottoman Empire.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: FEAST your eyes on what could be the world’s single largest work of calligraphy. The written word has just got bigger as shown by this incredible rooftop calligraphy painting that is over seventeen THOUSAND square feet (1,625 meters square) in size. This Moscow rooftop calligraphy masterwork by graffiti artist Pokras Pampas dwarfs the previous world’s largest calligraphy. This was the 10,764 square foot Chinese scroll penned last year by calligrapher Luo Sangui. Twenty three year-old Russian, Pokras used a three-foot wide brush and 730 litres of white paint over a period of two Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-moscow-russia-feast-your-eyes-on-what-could-be-the-worlds-single-largest-137825286.html
RMJ06DFJ–MOSCOW, RUSSIA: FEAST your eyes on what could be the world’s single largest work of calligraphy. The written word has just got bigger as shown by this incredible rooftop calligraphy painting that is over seventeen THOUSAND square feet (1,625 meters square) in size. This Moscow rooftop calligraphy masterwork by graffiti artist Pokras Pampas dwarfs the previous world’s largest calligraphy. This was the 10,764 square foot Chinese scroll penned last year by calligrapher Luo Sangui. Twenty three year-old Russian, Pokras used a three-foot wide brush and 730 litres of white paint over a period of two
Korea: Japanese soldiers near Chemulpo (Inchon) Korea, Aug- Sept 1904. The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was the first great war of the 20th century which grew out of the rival imperial ambitions of the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire over Manchuria and Korea. The resulting campaigns, in which the Japanese military attained victory over the Russian forces arrayed against them, were unexpected. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/korea-japanese-soldiers-near-chemulpo-inchon-korea-aug-sept-1904-the-russo-japanese-war-8-february-1904-5-september-1905-was-the-first-great-war-of-the-20th-century-which-grew-out-of-the-rival-imperial-ambitions-of-the-russian-empire-and-japanese-empire-over-manchuria-and-korea-the-resulting-campaigns-in-which-the-japanese-military-attained-victory-over-the-russian-forces-arrayed-against-them-were-unexpected-image344223468.html
RM2B00MF8–Korea: Japanese soldiers near Chemulpo (Inchon) Korea, Aug- Sept 1904. The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was the first great war of the 20th century which grew out of the rival imperial ambitions of the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire over Manchuria and Korea. The resulting campaigns, in which the Japanese military attained victory over the Russian forces arrayed against them, were unexpected.
Vintage forged street lamp over white sky background. St.Petersburg, Russia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/vintage-forged-street-lamp-over-white-sky-background-stpetersburg-russia-image385818837.html
RF2DBKFT5–Vintage forged street lamp over white sky background. St.Petersburg, Russia
China: Retreat of the Russian Army after the Battle of Mukden (1905), (Russo-Japanese War, 8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905). The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was the first great war of the 20th century which grew out of the rival imperial ambitions of the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire over Manchuria and Korea. The resulting campaigns, in which the Japanese military attained victory over the Russian forces arrayed against them, were unexpected. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-retreat-of-the-russian-army-after-the-battle-of-mukden-1905-russo-japanese-war-8-february-1904-5-september-1905-the-russo-japanese-war-8-february-1904-5-september-1905-was-the-first-great-war-of-the-20th-century-which-grew-out-of-the-rival-imperial-ambitions-of-the-russian-empire-and-japanese-empire-over-manchuria-and-korea-the-resulting-campaigns-in-which-the-japanese-military-attained-victory-over-the-russian-forces-arrayed-against-them-were-unexpected-image344223516.html
RM2B00MH0–China: Retreat of the Russian Army after the Battle of Mukden (1905), (Russo-Japanese War, 8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905). The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was the first great war of the 20th century which grew out of the rival imperial ambitions of the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire over Manchuria and Korea. The resulting campaigns, in which the Japanese military attained victory over the Russian forces arrayed against them, were unexpected.
Photograph of the Russian Imperial Romanov family sat atop a barn. Circa early 20th century. The Romanovs were the last imperial family to rule over Russia, their reign ended in the February revolution in 1917. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photograph-of-the-russian-imperial-romanov-family-sat-atop-a-barn-image68559406.html
RMDYF466–Photograph of the Russian Imperial Romanov family sat atop a barn. Circa early 20th century. The Romanovs were the last imperial family to rule over Russia, their reign ended in the February revolution in 1917.
Airship 'Dove' over St. Petersburg. Photo from 1910. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/airship-dove-over-st-petersburg-photo-from-1910-image550864363.html
RM2R06137–Airship 'Dove' over St. Petersburg. Photo from 1910.
Moscow, Russia. 7th of May, 2015 Soldiers of the Russian army march on the background of a banner with historical photos of the Great Patriotic War during a Victory Day military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/moscow-russia-7th-of-may-2015-soldiers-of-the-russian-army-march-on-the-background-of-a-banner-with-historical-photos-of-the-great-patriotic-war-during-a-victory-day-military-parade-marking-the-70th-anniversary-of-the-victory-over-nazi-germany-in-the-great-patriotic-war-of-1941-1945-image338458767.html
RM2AJJ3H3–Moscow, Russia. 7th of May, 2015 Soldiers of the Russian army march on the background of a banner with historical photos of the Great Patriotic War during a Victory Day military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945
Stalin votes in Supreme Soviet elections. On a day declared as a national holiday, all Russia went to the polls to vote for members of the Supreme Soviet, the Government of the USSR. The day was given over to national rejoicing and every town and village had its festival. Photo shows, Josef Stalin, Soviet 'dictator' and A Mikoyan casting their votes. Behind are V Molotov, K Voroshilov and L Kaganovich. They are voting in the Lenin election district in Moscow. 1 July 1938 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stalin-votes-in-supreme-soviet-elections-on-a-day-declared-as-a-national-holiday-all-russia-went-to-the-polls-to-vote-for-members-of-the-supreme-soviet-the-government-of-the-ussr-the-day-was-given-over-to-national-rejoicing-and-every-town-and-village-had-its-festival-photo-shows-josef-stalin-soviet-dictator-and-a-mikoyan-casting-their-votes-behind-are-v-molotov-k-voroshilov-and-l-kaganovich-they-are-voting-in-the-lenin-election-district-in-moscow-1-july-1938-image359622150.html
RM2BW25M6–Stalin votes in Supreme Soviet elections. On a day declared as a national holiday, all Russia went to the polls to vote for members of the Supreme Soviet, the Government of the USSR. The day was given over to national rejoicing and every town and village had its festival. Photo shows, Josef Stalin, Soviet 'dictator' and A Mikoyan casting their votes. Behind are V Molotov, K Voroshilov and L Kaganovich. They are voting in the Lenin election district in Moscow. 1 July 1938
Flight of the airship 'Lebed' ('Swan') over St. Petersburg. Photo from 1910. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/flight-of-the-airship-lebed-swan-over-st-petersburg-photo-from-1910-image546527486.html
RM2PN4DAP–Flight of the airship 'Lebed' ('Swan') over St. Petersburg. Photo from 1910.
Quaint little schoolgirl on Russia . A quaint figure in her picturesque dress with her long plaits falling to her shoulders , a Russian schoolgirl bends studiously over her lessons lesson at a collective farm scholl in Uzbekistan , USSR . The collective farm school is a product of the new Russia , for the village school is no more . Schools have been established on all the big collective farms of the state and the children are educated partly in the schoolroom and partly in the fields . 5 December 1935 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/quaint-little-schoolgirl-on-russia-a-quaint-figure-in-her-picturesque-dress-with-her-long-plaits-falling-to-her-shoulders-a-russian-schoolgirl-bends-studiously-over-her-lessons-lesson-at-a-collective-farm-scholl-in-uzbekistan-ussr-the-collective-farm-school-is-a-product-of-the-new-russia-for-the-village-school-is-no-more-schools-have-been-established-on-all-the-big-collective-farms-of-the-state-and-the-children-are-educated-partly-in-the-schoolroom-and-partly-in-the-fields-5-december-1935-image359654900.html
RM2BW3KDT–Quaint little schoolgirl on Russia . A quaint figure in her picturesque dress with her long plaits falling to her shoulders , a Russian schoolgirl bends studiously over her lessons lesson at a collective farm scholl in Uzbekistan , USSR . The collective farm school is a product of the new Russia , for the village school is no more . Schools have been established on all the big collective farms of the state and the children are educated partly in the schoolroom and partly in the fields . 5 December 1935
The transition from Karl XII. over the Daugava in the Nordic War of 1700 - 1721, Russia / Der Übergang von Karl XII. über die Düna im nordischen Krieg von 1700 - 1721, Russland, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-transition-from-karl-xii-over-the-daugava-in-the-nordic-war-of-1700-1721-russia-der-bergang-von-karl-xii-ber-die-dna-im-nordischen-krieg-von-1700-1721-russland-historisch-historical-digital-improved-reproduction-of-an-original-from-the-19th-century-digitale-reproduktion-einer-originalvorlage-aus-dem-19-jahrhundert-image357065664.html
RF2BMWMW4–The transition from Karl XII. over the Daugava in the Nordic War of 1700 - 1721, Russia / Der Übergang von Karl XII. über die Düna im nordischen Krieg von 1700 - 1721, Russland, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,
Soviet Russia votes to say in its first election. 'Premier' addresses meeting. From the shores of the Black Sea to the Arctic Ocean, over 150 million people, citizens of the USSR, voting today in the world's greatest collection-the first ever held in Soviet Russia, and instantly, the first under the new Constitution. In this gigantic election. All modern means of reaching the electors, aeroplanes, cinemas, radio and newspapers have been used ceaselessly for months. Photo shows, M Kalinin 'Premier' of the Soviet Union (right) when he addressed a voters meeting in the Gorky House of Culture, Len Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/soviet-russia-votes-to-say-in-its-first-election-premier-addresses-meeting-from-the-shores-of-the-black-sea-to-the-arctic-ocean-over-150-million-people-citizens-of-the-ussr-voting-today-in-the-worlds-greatest-collection-the-first-ever-held-in-soviet-russia-and-instantly-the-first-under-the-new-constitution-in-this-gigantic-election-all-modern-means-of-reaching-the-electors-aeroplanes-cinemas-radio-and-newspapers-have-been-used-ceaselessly-for-months-photo-shows-m-kalinin-premier-of-the-soviet-union-right-when-he-addressed-a-voters-meeting-in-the-gorky-house-of-culture-len-image359625659.html
RM2BW2A5F–Soviet Russia votes to say in its first election. 'Premier' addresses meeting. From the shores of the Black Sea to the Arctic Ocean, over 150 million people, citizens of the USSR, voting today in the world's greatest collection-the first ever held in Soviet Russia, and instantly, the first under the new Constitution. In this gigantic election. All modern means of reaching the electors, aeroplanes, cinemas, radio and newspapers have been used ceaselessly for months. Photo shows, M Kalinin 'Premier' of the Soviet Union (right) when he addressed a voters meeting in the Gorky House of Culture, Len
Shoes are scarce in 'workers paradise'. Soviet farm women in the Ukraine look at a consignment of over-shoes just received at the village store. Such shipments are scarce and are eagerly awaited. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shoes-are-scarce-in-workers-paradise-soviet-farm-women-in-the-ukraine-look-at-a-consignment-of-over-shoes-just-received-at-the-village-store-such-shipments-are-scarce-and-are-eagerly-awaited-image230631798.html
RMRB655X–Shoes are scarce in 'workers paradise'. Soviet farm women in the Ukraine look at a consignment of over-shoes just received at the village store. Such shipments are scarce and are eagerly awaited.
World Cup Russia versus Chile 20th July 1966 The two teams come onto the field Fans peer over the sides of the tunnel to see the players W7028 5a Staff Photographer Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-world-cup-russia-versus-chile-20th-july-1966-the-two-teams-come-onto-28229447.html
RMBHWXXF–World Cup Russia versus Chile 20th July 1966 The two teams come onto the field Fans peer over the sides of the tunnel to see the players W7028 5a Staff Photographer
WW2: Russia/ Convoy bringing in supplies to Leningrad over a frozen lake during siege. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ww2-russia-convoy-bringing-in-supplies-to-leningrad-over-a-frozen-lake-during-siege-image268825495.html
RMWHA1JF–WW2: Russia/ Convoy bringing in supplies to Leningrad over a frozen lake during siege.
Shoes are scarce in 'workers paradise' 1951. Photograph showing Soviet women in a Russian store looking at shoes. Soviet farm women in the Ukraine look at a consignment of over-shoes just received at the village store. Such shipments are scarce and are eagerly awaited. Notice the empty bins and shelves in the foreground. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shoes-are-scarce-in-workers-paradise-1951-photograph-showing-soviet-women-in-a-russian-store-looking-at-shoes-soviet-farm-women-in-the-ukraine-look-at-a-consignment-of-over-shoes-just-received-at-the-village-store-such-shipments-are-scarce-and-are-eagerly-awaited-notice-the-empty-bins-and-shelves-in-the-foreground-image330679982.html
RM2A5YNKA–Shoes are scarce in 'workers paradise' 1951. Photograph showing Soviet women in a Russian store looking at shoes. Soviet farm women in the Ukraine look at a consignment of over-shoes just received at the village store. Such shipments are scarce and are eagerly awaited. Notice the empty bins and shelves in the foreground.
geography / travel, Russia, Saint Petersburg, bridges, Nicolai-Bridge over Bolschaja Neva River, view from Nicolaievskaia waterside towards Petersburg, engraving after photography, late 19th century, historic, historical, Europe, Saint Isaac cathedral, pier, boats, trade, inland trading, transport, transportation, ships, ship, Nicolai Bridge, people, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-geography-travel-russia-saint-petersburg-bridges-nicolai-bridge-over-19375259.html
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The wing of a Tupolev Tu-154M flying at high altitude over Siberia, Russia. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-wing-of-a-tupolev-tu-154m-flying-at-high-altitude-over-siberia-image7292032.html
RMAB32G1–The wing of a Tupolev Tu-154M flying at high altitude over Siberia, Russia.
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA: FEAST your eyes on what could be the world’s single largest work of calligraphy. The written word has just got bigger as shown by this incredible rooftop calligraphy painting that is over seventeen THOUSAND square feet (1,625 meters square) in size. This Moscow rooftop calligraphy masterwork by graffiti artist Pokras Pampas dwarfs the previous world’s largest calligraphy. This was the 10,764 square foot Chinese scroll penned last year by calligrapher Luo Sangui. Twenty three year-old Russian, Pokras used a three-foot wide brush and 730 litres of white paint over a period of two Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-moscow-russia-feast-your-eyes-on-what-could-be-the-worlds-single-largest-137825332.html
RMJ06DH8–MOSCOW, RUSSIA: FEAST your eyes on what could be the world’s single largest work of calligraphy. The written word has just got bigger as shown by this incredible rooftop calligraphy painting that is over seventeen THOUSAND square feet (1,625 meters square) in size. This Moscow rooftop calligraphy masterwork by graffiti artist Pokras Pampas dwarfs the previous world’s largest calligraphy. This was the 10,764 square foot Chinese scroll penned last year by calligrapher Luo Sangui. Twenty three year-old Russian, Pokras used a three-foot wide brush and 730 litres of white paint over a period of two
events, Second World War / WWII, Russia 1944 / 1945, Crimea, evacuation of Sevastopol, German flying boat Blohm & Voss BV 138 over a fast attack craft of the Kriegsmarine, early May 1944, Eastern Front, USSR, Wehrmacht, retreat, transport, naval, sea, navy, Soviet Union, 20th century, historic, historical, ship, ships, vessels, vessel, details, plane, planes, Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe, Third Reich, recce, long-range, boats, BV138, BV-138, maritime reconnaissance aircraft, engine, wing, 1940s, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-events-second-world-war-wwii-russia-1944-1945-crimea-evacuation-of-24440878.html
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Black and white image of bridge over Don river Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/black-and-white-image-of-bridge-over-don-river-image241753414.html
RFT18PXE–Black and white image of bridge over Don river
China: Japanese General Kuroki and his staff, foreign officers and war correspondents after the Battle of Shaho, (Russo-Japanese War, 8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905). The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was the first great war of the 20th century which grew out of the rival imperial ambitions of the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire over Manchuria and Korea. The resulting campaigns, in which the Japanese military attained victory over the Russian forces arrayed against them, were unexpected. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-japanese-general-kuroki-and-his-staff-foreign-officers-and-war-correspondents-after-the-battle-of-shaho-russo-japanese-war-8-february-1904-5-september-1905-the-russo-japanese-war-8-february-1904-5-september-1905-was-the-first-great-war-of-the-20th-century-which-grew-out-of-the-rival-imperial-ambitions-of-the-russian-empire-and-japanese-empire-over-manchuria-and-korea-the-resulting-campaigns-in-which-the-japanese-military-attained-victory-over-the-russian-forces-arrayed-against-them-were-unexpected-image344223466.html
RM2B00MF6–China: Japanese General Kuroki and his staff, foreign officers and war correspondents after the Battle of Shaho, (Russo-Japanese War, 8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905). The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was the first great war of the 20th century which grew out of the rival imperial ambitions of the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire over Manchuria and Korea. The resulting campaigns, in which the Japanese military attained victory over the Russian forces arrayed against them, were unexpected.
Russian Commander Borowenski bends over a map of Poland during discussions between German and Russian officers about the demarcation of the country following the invasion by Germany and Russia in September 1939. Date: 1939 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/russian-commander-borowenski-bends-over-a-map-of-poland-during-discussions-between-german-and-russian-officers-about-the-demarcation-of-the-country-following-the-invasion-by-germany-and-russia-in-september-1939-date-1939-image501425118.html
RM2M3NTRX–Russian Commander Borowenski bends over a map of Poland during discussions between German and Russian officers about the demarcation of the country following the invasion by Germany and Russia in September 1939. Date: 1939
White ceiling over a subway in Moscow, Russia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-white-ceiling-over-a-subway-in-moscow-russia-126367405.html
RMH9GEWH–White ceiling over a subway in Moscow, Russia
An accident that occurred on the 29th October 1888, near Borkiin, South Russia, to the Imperial special train in which the Emperor and Empress with their children were travelling home. Nearly a dozen lives were lost and over forty people were seriously injured. 1888 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-accident-that-occurred-on-the-29th-october-1888-near-borkiin-south-russia-to-the-imperial-special-train-in-which-the-emperor-and-empress-with-their-children-were-travelling-home-nearly-a-dozen-lives-were-lost-and-over-forty-people-were-seriously-injured-1888-image501358123.html
RM2M3JRB7–An accident that occurred on the 29th October 1888, near Borkiin, South Russia, to the Imperial special train in which the Emperor and Empress with their children were travelling home. Nearly a dozen lives were lost and over forty people were seriously injured. 1888
World War I. Brest-Litowsk peace conference (1917) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-world-war-i-brest-litowsk-peace-conference-1917-49917806.html
RMCW5XJP–World War I. Brest-Litowsk peace conference (1917)
Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great in 1762 with her supporting army in St Petersburgh after she took over the throne from her deposed and subsequently murdered husband King Peter II Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-catherine-ii-also-known-as-catherine-the-great-in-1762-with-her-supporting-87987018.html
RMF3449E–Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great in 1762 with her supporting army in St Petersburgh after she took over the throne from her deposed and subsequently murdered husband King Peter II
1941 front page Evening News (London) RAF bombing Raids over Germany Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1941-front-page-evening-news-london-raf-bombing-raids-over-germany-101891095.html
RMFWNF3K–1941 front page Evening News (London) RAF bombing Raids over Germany
10/01/1915. The Germans in Russia. Bridge Built over the Marsh region by German Engineers. Photo: Hofer. Credit: Album / Archivo ABC / Hofer Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/10011915-the-germans-in-russia-bridge-built-over-the-marsh-region-by-german-engineers-photo-hofer-credit-album-archivo-abc-hofer-image575804192.html
RM2TCP43C–10/01/1915. The Germans in Russia. Bridge Built over the Marsh region by German Engineers. Photo: Hofer. Credit: Album / Archivo ABC / Hofer
Black and white concept black steam emission over the pipe of a thermal power plant with dramatic sky (St. Petersburg, Russia) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/black-and-white-concept-black-steam-emission-over-the-pipe-of-a-thermal-power-plant-with-dramatic-sky-st-petersburg-russia-image451638091.html
RF2H6NTYR–Black and white concept black steam emission over the pipe of a thermal power plant with dramatic sky (St. Petersburg, Russia)
Construction of the huge bridge over the Volga river between Syzran and Samara, Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/construction-of-the-huge-bridge-over-the-volga-river-between-syzran-and-samara-russia-historical-illustration-circa-1886-image231885008.html
RMRD77KC–Construction of the huge bridge over the Volga river between Syzran and Samara, Russia, historical illustration, circa 1886
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed over a completed questionnaire for Ukraine’s obtaining of the EU candidate status to Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine Matti Maasikas. 'I want to thank you for this important meeting. Today is one of the stages for our country in joining the European Union, the aspiration that our people are striving for and fighting for,' he said. PHOTO: Ukraine Office of the President. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-handed-over-a-completed-questionnaire-for-ukraines-obtaining-of-the-eu-candidate-status-to-head-of-the-delegation-of-the-european-union-to-ukraine-matti-maasikas-i-want-to-thank-you-for-this-important-meeting-today-is-one-of-the-stages-for-our-country-in-joining-the-european-union-the-aspiration-that-our-people-are-striving-for-and-fighting-for-he-said-photo-ukraine-office-of-the-president-image467732936.html
RF2J4Y23M–President Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed over a completed questionnaire for Ukraine’s obtaining of the EU candidate status to Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine Matti Maasikas. 'I want to thank you for this important meeting. Today is one of the stages for our country in joining the European Union, the aspiration that our people are striving for and fighting for,' he said. PHOTO: Ukraine Office of the President.
WW2: Russia/ Western Ukraine. Naumov's formation of Ukranian partisans, building a bridge and crossing over the River Styr. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ww2-russia-western-ukraine-naumovs-formation-of-ukranian-partisans-building-a-bridge-and-crossing-over-the-river-styr-image268823873.html
RMWH9YGH–WW2: Russia/ Western Ukraine. Naumov's formation of Ukranian partisans, building a bridge and crossing over the River Styr.
Sergei Witte (1849-1915) in his room at the Wentworth Hotel, Portsmouth. Witte was a highly influential policy-maker who presided over extensive industrialization within the Russian Empire. He served under the last two emperors of Russia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sergei-witte-1849-1915-in-his-room-at-the-wentworth-hotel-portsmouth-witte-was-a-highly-influential-policy-maker-who-presided-over-extensive-industrialization-within-the-russian-empire-he-served-under-the-last-two-emperors-of-russia-image330687362.html
RM2A6032X–Sergei Witte (1849-1915) in his room at the Wentworth Hotel, Portsmouth. Witte was a highly influential policy-maker who presided over extensive industrialization within the Russian Empire. He served under the last two emperors of Russia
War Commissar votes in Supreme Soviet election. On a day declared as a national holiday, all Russia went to the polls to vote for members of the Supreme Soviet, the Government of the USSR. The day was given over to national rejoicing and every town and village had its festival. Photo shows, K Voroshilev, Defence Commissar (left) and L Kaganovich casting their votes. J Stalin, V Molotov and A Mikoyan are approaching the ballet boxes. 1 July 1938 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/war-commissar-votes-in-supreme-soviet-election-on-a-day-declared-as-a-national-holiday-all-russia-went-to-the-polls-to-vote-for-members-of-the-supreme-soviet-the-government-of-the-ussr-the-day-was-given-over-to-national-rejoicing-and-every-town-and-village-had-its-festival-photo-shows-k-voroshilev-defence-commissar-left-and-l-kaganovich-casting-their-votes-j-stalin-v-molotov-and-a-mikoyan-are-approaching-the-ballet-boxes-1-july-1938-image359621969.html
RM2BW25DN–War Commissar votes in Supreme Soviet election. On a day declared as a national holiday, all Russia went to the polls to vote for members of the Supreme Soviet, the Government of the USSR. The day was given over to national rejoicing and every town and village had its festival. Photo shows, K Voroshilev, Defence Commissar (left) and L Kaganovich casting their votes. J Stalin, V Molotov and A Mikoyan are approaching the ballet boxes. 1 July 1938
GERMANS HANG SOVIET CIVILIANS. Five Russians await hanging near the town of Velizh in the Smolensk region of NW Russia in September 1941. German soldiers await the order to tip over the makeshift platform while the next group to be executed stand behind blindfolded. In September 1942 German occupation forces murdered all but 17 of the town's 1440 Jewish population. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/germans-hang-soviet-civilians-five-russians-await-hanging-near-the-town-of-velizh-in-the-smolensk-region-of-nw-russia-in-september-1941-german-soldiers-await-the-order-to-tip-over-the-makeshift-platform-while-the-next-group-to-be-executed-stand-behind-blindfolded-in-september-1942-german-occupation-forces-murdered-all-but-17-of-the-towns-1440-jewish-population-image348308969.html
RM2B6JRJ1–GERMANS HANG SOVIET CIVILIANS. Five Russians await hanging near the town of Velizh in the Smolensk region of NW Russia in September 1941. German soldiers await the order to tip over the makeshift platform while the next group to be executed stand behind blindfolded. In September 1942 German occupation forces murdered all but 17 of the town's 1440 Jewish population.
Highly qualified women scientists are employed at the Central weather bureau in Moscow , which serves the entire Soviet Union with the weather forecast and that meteorological information . Reports on weather conditions are received by the bureau four times every 24 hours and 500 meteorological staions , situated all over Russia and from about 600 stations in foreign countries . The results of the investigations are broadcast by radio throughout the Soviet Union and charts made by the bureau are transmitted by telephone to important provincial centres . The bureau has recently been making obse Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/highly-qualified-women-scientists-are-employed-at-the-central-weather-bureau-in-moscow-which-serves-the-entire-soviet-union-with-the-weather-forecast-and-that-meteorological-information-reports-on-weather-conditions-are-received-by-the-bureau-four-times-every-24-hours-and-500-meteorological-staions-situated-all-over-russia-and-from-about-600-stations-in-foreign-countries-the-results-of-the-investigations-are-broadcast-by-radio-throughout-the-soviet-union-and-charts-made-by-the-bureau-are-transmitted-by-telephone-to-important-provincial-centres-the-bureau-has-recently-been-making-obse-image359661259.html
RM2BW3YGY–Highly qualified women scientists are employed at the Central weather bureau in Moscow , which serves the entire Soviet Union with the weather forecast and that meteorological information . Reports on weather conditions are received by the bureau four times every 24 hours and 500 meteorological staions , situated all over Russia and from about 600 stations in foreign countries . The results of the investigations are broadcast by radio throughout the Soviet Union and charts made by the bureau are transmitted by telephone to important provincial centres . The bureau has recently been making obse
Cholera vaccination of the Third Gurkhas in India at the time of the 1893 epidemic. The fifth cholera pandemic (1881-1896) cost 250,000 lives in Europe and at least 50,000 in the Americas. Cholera claimed 267,890 lives in Russia (1892); 120,000 in Spain; 90,000 in Japan and over 60,000 in Persia. In Egypt, cholera claimed more than 58,000 lives. The 1892 outbreak in Hamburg killed 8,600 people. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/cholera-vaccination-of-the-third-gurkhas-in-india-at-the-time-of-the-1893-epidemic-the-fifth-cholera-pandemic-1881-1896-cost-250000-lives-in-europe-and-at-least-50000-in-the-americas-cholera-claimed-267890-lives-in-russia-1892-120000-in-spain-90000-in-japan-and-over-60000-in-persia-in-egypt-cholera-claimed-more-than-58000-lives-the-1892-outbreak-in-hamburg-killed-8600-people-image246621818.html
RMT96GJ2–Cholera vaccination of the Third Gurkhas in India at the time of the 1893 epidemic. The fifth cholera pandemic (1881-1896) cost 250,000 lives in Europe and at least 50,000 in the Americas. Cholera claimed 267,890 lives in Russia (1892); 120,000 in Spain; 90,000 in Japan and over 60,000 in Persia. In Egypt, cholera claimed more than 58,000 lives. The 1892 outbreak in Hamburg killed 8,600 people.
Point voters in the Soviets first election. From the shores of the Black Sea to the Arctic Ocean, over 150 million people, citizens of the USSR, voting today in the world's greatest collection-the first ever held in Soviet Russia, and instantly, the first under the new Constitution. In this gigantic election. All modern means of reaching the electors, aeroplanes, cinemas, radio and newspapers have been used ceaselessly for months. Photo shows, to collective farm women of Kirghiz, in their quaint national costumes . Two of the many varied types floating in the Soviets first election.. 12 Decemb Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/point-voters-in-the-soviets-first-election-from-the-shores-of-the-black-sea-to-the-arctic-ocean-over-150-million-people-citizens-of-the-ussr-voting-today-in-the-worlds-greatest-collection-the-first-ever-held-in-soviet-russia-and-instantly-the-first-under-the-new-constitution-in-this-gigantic-election-all-modern-means-of-reaching-the-electors-aeroplanes-cinemas-radio-and-newspapers-have-been-used-ceaselessly-for-months-photo-shows-to-collective-farm-women-of-kirghiz-in-their-quaint-national-costumes-two-of-the-many-varied-types-floating-in-the-soviets-first-election-12-decemb-image359625512.html
RM2BW2A08–Point voters in the Soviets first election. From the shores of the Black Sea to the Arctic Ocean, over 150 million people, citizens of the USSR, voting today in the world's greatest collection-the first ever held in Soviet Russia, and instantly, the first under the new Constitution. In this gigantic election. All modern means of reaching the electors, aeroplanes, cinemas, radio and newspapers have been used ceaselessly for months. Photo shows, to collective farm women of Kirghiz, in their quaint national costumes . Two of the many varied types floating in the Soviets first election.. 12 Decemb
Black and white image of bridge over Don river Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/black-and-white-image-of-bridge-over-don-river-image241753422.html
RFT18PXP–Black and white image of bridge over Don river
China: Fire at the Oil Depot in Port Arthur caused by Japanese Gunfire, 1905, (Russo-Japanese War, 8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905). The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was the first great war of the 20th century which grew out of the rival imperial ambitions of the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire over Manchuria and Korea. The resulting campaigns, in which the Japanese military attained victory over the Russian forces arrayed against them, were unexpected by world observers. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-fire-at-the-oil-depot-in-port-arthur-caused-by-japanese-gunfire-1905-russo-japanese-war-8-february-1904-5-september-1905-the-russo-japanese-war-8-february-1904-5-september-1905-was-the-first-great-war-of-the-20th-century-which-grew-out-of-the-rival-imperial-ambitions-of-the-russian-empire-and-japanese-empire-over-manchuria-and-korea-the-resulting-campaigns-in-which-the-japanese-military-attained-victory-over-the-russian-forces-arrayed-against-them-were-unexpected-by-world-observers-image344223453.html
RM2B00MEN–China: Fire at the Oil Depot in Port Arthur caused by Japanese Gunfire, 1905, (Russo-Japanese War, 8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905). The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was the first great war of the 20th century which grew out of the rival imperial ambitions of the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire over Manchuria and Korea. The resulting campaigns, in which the Japanese military attained victory over the Russian forces arrayed against them, were unexpected by world observers.
Weather winter beauty lives through summer. Learning mountain climbing in a caucasian fairyland. Throughout the summer, amid scenes of breathtaking winter beauty, young mountain climbing aspirants from cities all over Russia are receiving training in mountaineering at the Soviet Trade Unions mountain camp in the Adyl Su ravine, North Caucasus. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, the climbers are given a thorough training on the glacier surrounding the camp, and are then organised into groups for attempts on Elbrus, Jantugan and other difficult Caucasian peaks. Photo shows, climbers Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/weather-winter-beauty-lives-through-summer-learning-mountain-climbing-in-a-caucasian-fairyland-throughout-the-summer-amid-scenes-of-breathtaking-winter-beauty-young-mountain-climbing-aspirants-from-cities-all-over-russia-are-receiving-training-in-mountaineering-at-the-soviet-trade-unions-mountain-camp-in-the-adyl-su-ravine-north-caucasus-under-the-guidance-of-experienced-instructors-the-climbers-are-given-a-thorough-training-on-the-glacier-surrounding-the-camp-and-are-then-organised-into-groups-for-attempts-on-elbrus-jantugan-and-other-difficult-caucasian-peaks-photo-shows-climbers-image359617073.html
RM2BW1Y6W–Weather winter beauty lives through summer. Learning mountain climbing in a caucasian fairyland. Throughout the summer, amid scenes of breathtaking winter beauty, young mountain climbing aspirants from cities all over Russia are receiving training in mountaineering at the Soviet Trade Unions mountain camp in the Adyl Su ravine, North Caucasus. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, the climbers are given a thorough training on the glacier surrounding the camp, and are then organised into groups for attempts on Elbrus, Jantugan and other difficult Caucasian peaks. Photo shows, climbers
Vikings were Norse seafarers who from their homelands in Scandinavia raided, traded, explored, and settled in wide areas of Europe, Asia, and the North Atlantic islands from the late 8th to the middle 11th centuries. The Vikings employed wooden longships with wide, shallow-draft hulls, allowing navigation in rough seas or in shallow river waters. The ships could be landed on beaches, and their light weight enabled them to be hauled over portages. These versatile ships allowed the Vikings to settle and travel as far east as Constantinople and the Volga River in Russia, as far west as Iceland, G Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/vikings-were-norse-seafarers-who-from-their-homelands-in-scandinavia-raided-traded-explored-and-settled-in-wide-areas-of-europe-asia-and-the-north-atlantic-islands-from-the-late-8th-to-the-middle-11th-centuries-the-vikings-employed-wooden-longships-with-wide-shallow-draft-hulls-allowing-navigation-in-rough-seas-or-in-shallow-river-waters-the-ships-could-be-landed-on-beaches-and-their-light-weight-enabled-them-to-be-hauled-over-portages-these-versatile-ships-allowed-the-vikings-to-settle-and-travel-as-far-east-as-constantinople-and-the-volga-river-in-russia-as-far-west-as-iceland-g-image352834793.html
RM2BE10AH–Vikings were Norse seafarers who from their homelands in Scandinavia raided, traded, explored, and settled in wide areas of Europe, Asia, and the North Atlantic islands from the late 8th to the middle 11th centuries. The Vikings employed wooden longships with wide, shallow-draft hulls, allowing navigation in rough seas or in shallow river waters. The ships could be landed on beaches, and their light weight enabled them to be hauled over portages. These versatile ships allowed the Vikings to settle and travel as far east as Constantinople and the Volga River in Russia, as far west as Iceland, G
Steamships 'Lusitania', 'Khiva', 'Mexican', 'Australia', 'Arizona', 'Zambesi', 'Poonah', 'Nepaul', 'Ganges', 'Geelong', 'Rosetta', 'Umbria' and 'Etruria' (left to right, top to bottom). These ships, from the P&O, Cunard, Orient, Union and Guion Lines, were among 150 merchant vessels that the British Government could have taken over to act as Armed Cruisers in the event of a war with Russia. 1885 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/steamships-lusitania-khiva-mexican-australia-arizona-zambesi-poonah-nepaul-ganges-geelong-rosetta-umbria-and-etruria-left-to-right-top-to-bottom-these-ships-from-the-pampo-cunard-orient-union-and-guion-lines-were-among-150-merchant-vessels-that-the-british-government-could-have-taken-over-to-act-as-armed-cruisers-in-the-event-of-a-war-with-russia-1885-image501358862.html
RM2M3JT9J–Steamships 'Lusitania', 'Khiva', 'Mexican', 'Australia', 'Arizona', 'Zambesi', 'Poonah', 'Nepaul', 'Ganges', 'Geelong', 'Rosetta', 'Umbria' and 'Etruria' (left to right, top to bottom). These ships, from the P&O, Cunard, Orient, Union and Guion Lines, were among 150 merchant vessels that the British Government could have taken over to act as Armed Cruisers in the event of a war with Russia. 1885
1940 front page News Chronicle RAF battles the Luftwaffe over the North Sea Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1940-front-page-news-chronicle-raf-battles-the-luftwaffe-over-the-81626873.html
RMEMPBWD–1940 front page News Chronicle RAF battles the Luftwaffe over the North Sea
Cartoon, The Valley of the Shadow of Death, by James Gillray. Depicting Napoleon (ironically in the role of John Bunyan's pilgrim, Christian) having to confront an array of problems, such as a Roman meteor, and aggression from Britain, Turkey, Sicily, Spain, Portugal, Holland, America, Germany, Prussia and Russia. This cartoon was inspired by news of Sir Arthur Wellesley’s victory over Napoleon's forces in Portugal (21 August 1808). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/cartoon-the-valley-of-the-shadow-of-death-by-james-gillray-depicting-napoleon-ironically-in-the-role-of-john-bunyans-pilgrim-christian-having-to-confront-an-array-of-problems-such-as-a-roman-meteor-and-aggression-from-britain-turkey-sicily-spain-portugal-holland-america-germany-prussia-and-russia-this-cartoon-was-inspired-by-news-of-sir-arthur-wellesleys-victory-over-napoleons-forces-in-portugal-21-august-1808-image504802325.html
RM2M97MED–Cartoon, The Valley of the Shadow of Death, by James Gillray. Depicting Napoleon (ironically in the role of John Bunyan's pilgrim, Christian) having to confront an array of problems, such as a Roman meteor, and aggression from Britain, Turkey, Sicily, Spain, Portugal, Holland, America, Germany, Prussia and Russia. This cartoon was inspired by news of Sir Arthur Wellesley’s victory over Napoleon's forces in Portugal (21 August 1808).
. English: Fleuron from book: A journey through Russia into Persia; by two English Gentlemen, Who went in the Year 1739, From Petersburg, in order to make a Discovery how the Trade from Great Britain might be carried on from Astracan over the Caspian. To which is annex'd, A summary Account of the Rise of the famous Koulikan, and his Successes, till he seated himself on the Persian Throne. 116 A journey through Russia into Persia; by two English Gentlemen Fleuron T029225-4 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/english-fleuron-from-book-a-journey-through-russia-into-persia-by-two-english-gentlemen-who-went-in-the-year-1739-from-petersburg-in-order-to-make-a-discovery-how-the-trade-from-great-britain-might-be-carried-on-from-astracan-over-the-caspian-to-which-is-annexd-a-summary-account-of-the-rise-of-the-famous-koulikan-and-his-successes-till-he-seated-himself-on-the-persian-throne-116-a-journey-through-russia-into-persia-by-two-english-gentlemen-fleuron-t029225-4-image206713421.html
RMP08H25–. English: Fleuron from book: A journey through Russia into Persia; by two English Gentlemen, Who went in the Year 1739, From Petersburg, in order to make a Discovery how the Trade from Great Britain might be carried on from Astracan over the Caspian. To which is annex'd, A summary Account of the Rise of the famous Koulikan, and his Successes, till he seated himself on the Persian Throne. 116 A journey through Russia into Persia; by two English Gentlemen Fleuron T029225-4
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh during the marriage ceremony to the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia in the Winter Palace of St. Petersburg in January 1874. The wedding comprised of two ceremonies; a Greek orthodox ceremony in the Imperial Chapel, immediately followed by an English ceremony in the Alexander Hall, conducted by the Dean of Westminster. Here, crowns are being placed over the couple's heads in the tradition of Greek Orthodox weddings. 1874 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/prince-alfred-duke-of-edinburgh-during-the-marriage-ceremony-to-the-grand-duchess-marie-alexandrovna-of-russia-in-the-winter-palace-of-st-petersburg-in-january-1874-the-wedding-comprised-of-two-ceremonies-a-greek-orthodox-ceremony-in-the-imperial-chapel-immediately-followed-by-an-english-ceremony-in-the-alexander-hall-conducted-by-the-dean-of-westminster-here-crowns-are-being-placed-over-the-couples-heads-in-the-tradition-of-greek-orthodox-weddings-1874-image501367044.html
RM2M3K6NT–Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh during the marriage ceremony to the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia in the Winter Palace of St. Petersburg in January 1874. The wedding comprised of two ceremonies; a Greek orthodox ceremony in the Imperial Chapel, immediately followed by an English ceremony in the Alexander Hall, conducted by the Dean of Westminster. Here, crowns are being placed over the couple's heads in the tradition of Greek Orthodox weddings. 1874
Summer views over river Sominka Leningrad Region Russia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-summer-views-over-river-sominka-leningrad-region-russia-14643227.html
RMAJ73KT–Summer views over river Sominka Leningrad Region Russia
Castle pond in Kaliningrad, Koenigsberg, Oblast Kaliningrad, Russia, leisure, pleasure, rowing boats, cityscape, church, historical illustration 1880 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/castle-pond-in-kaliningrad-koenigsberg-oblast-kaliningrad-russia-leisure-pleasure-rowing-boats-cityscape-church-historical-illustration-1880-image600165188.html
RM2WTBTR0–Castle pond in Kaliningrad, Koenigsberg, Oblast Kaliningrad, Russia, leisure, pleasure, rowing boats, cityscape, church, historical illustration 1880
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