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The Moscow Theatres by V. Kommisarzhevsky

Posted on May 7, 2025 by The Mitr

Victor Komissarzhevsky is a well-known producer and dramatic critic. He was a pupil of Nikolai Khmelyov, a prominent personality of the Soviet stage, and has produced several highly successful plays at the Yermolova Theatre, which Khmelyov founded. These included a … Continue reading →

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On Literature And Art by Anatoly Lunacharsky

Posted on October 22, 2024 by The Mitr

Anatoly Lunacharsky, a highly versatile and talented figure, left an impressive intellectual legacy. As Lenin described him, he was an “exceptionally gifted personality.” Lunacharsky’s creative pursuits spanned across literature, painting, music, and sculpture, producing over 1,500 articles on both classical … Continue reading →

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Soviet Era Posters and Pamphlets

Posted on April 11, 2023 by The Mitr

Recently while browsing the Internet I came across the website of University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu. The digital library of this university has interesting Soviet artefacts. There is a large collection (~200) of Soviet pamphlets (from 30s to 50s)  … Continue reading →

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