Topic: Antiques
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev presented President Vladimir Putin with a rare book to mark the Russian president's 60th birthday on October 7th.
The book, Tsarskoye Selo During the Reign of Empress Elizabeth was written by Alexander Benois, and published in 1910. No reprint of this book has been produced since.
In his book, Benois recreates the story behind the construction and development of Tsarskoye Selo during the and reign of the daughter of Peter the Great, who ruled Russia from 1741-1762.
© Paul Gilbert @ Royal Russia. 08 October, 2012
Posted by Paul Gilbert
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Updated: Monday, 8 October 2012 10:21 AM EDT
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