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Lisa Dickey
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Setting the Standard
Russian Life: October 1996
It has taken well over 250 years, but it seems an unfulfilled wish of Peter the Great is finally to be carried out. As Lisa Dickey observes, a replica of a ship which he captained personally is being built by enthusiasts.
Author: Lisa Dickey
Samovars
Russian Life: August 1996
President Boris Yeltsin decreed that this year be counted the 250th anniversary of the samovar. What better occasion for Lisa Dickey to visit the world's largest private collection of samovars, now on display in St. Petersburg?
Author: Lisa Dickey
Looking After the Treasure
Russian Life: July 1996
Last year's controversial exhibitions at St. Petersburg's Hermitage museum gave attendance a new boost, and fueld hope for expansion and upgrade plans. Lisa Dickey takes a look at what's in store for Russia's greatest art museum.
Author: Lisa Dickey
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