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An 1893 painting by Sergey Korovin showing the meeting of elders at a Russian peasant commune, the standard farming unit for peasants prior to reforms in the early 20th century. (Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow)

An 1884 oil-on-canvas painting by Constantin Kryjitski (1858-1911) showing a Russian hamlet or khutir.

A 1910 oil-on-canvas portrait by Ilya Repin of Pyotr Stolypin (1862-1911), Russian prime minister to Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917) from 1906 to 1911. The Stolypin reforms improved the status, education, and civil rights of many Russians...

A 1913 photograph of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918), wife of Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917), and her eldest son Alexei.

A c. 1916 cartoon showing the Russian self-styled monk and faith healer Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916) who gained influence over the family of Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917) and his wife Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918). The Russian...

A circa 1910 photograph of the Russian self-styled monk and faith healer Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916) who gained influence over the family of Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917). Rasputin is pictured here with three of his children in his...

A circa 1910 photograph of the Russian self-styled monk and faith healer Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916) who gained influence over the family of Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917).

A photograph of the Russian self-styled monk and faith healer Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916) who gained influence over the family of Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917).

This antique French map illustrates the Battle of Arcole, fought on November 15–17, 1796, and won by Napoleon’s Army of Italy. Drawn by A. L. J. Baralle and engraved by Vicq, it features a precise scale in toises and detailed troop movements...

This historical map depicts the surroundings of Lille and Courtray and is intended to facilitate the understanding of the Battles of Tourcoing and Pont-à-Chin in 1794. It shows the positions of the armies involved during these engagements...