The movement called for the artists' direct involvement in industrial production and thus the construction of a new society after the Revolutions. Artists of this time tried to apply the laws of "pure" art to objects of utilitarian purpose and mass consumption, and to "build a bridge" between art and the new "savior" of the people -- industry (Gray, p
Gerrit Rietveld, another architect associated with De Stijl, also applied its stylistic principles in his work; the Schrder House in Utrecht (1924), for example, resembles a Mondrian painting in the simplicity of its facade and in its interior plan. (Overy, pp
Author Berkman notes they were optimistic about their chances at negotiation. He writes, "A new spirit of solidarity and brotherhood brought the sailors, the soldiers of the garrison, the factory workers, and the nonpartisan elements together in united effort for their common cause" (Berkman)
Georgia sustained innumerable losses and Russia's reputation with the United States and other Western democracies suffered a defeating blow. Although most residents of South Ossetia acknowledge that the five-day conflict did not have the sting of ethnic cleansing that accompanied so many of the other wars that have marked the region over time, "the victims seemed marked by their ethnicity" (Tavernise)
He says, "I took over a mixed regiment, but it was too late. I didn't have enough artillery" (Babel 333)
Author Shalamov puts it this way. He writes, "The absence of any unifying idea undermined the moral resistance of the prisoners to an unusual degree" (Shalamov 242)
Foreign wars always shake Russia up. (Gunther 43) Clearly the Russian Revolution or something equally extreme was in the works inside the politically charged environment within Russia during these times
(Gunther 43) Clearly the Russian Revolution or something equally extreme was in the works inside the politically charged environment within Russia during these times. (Riasanovsky 435-460) Though it is clear that the powers associated with the February, and especially the October revolutions where in many ways caught unprepared, as many of the main figures, Lenin included were organizing in exile
By the time of the 1917 revolution it had risen further to 182 million. (Read 13) The tax burden, and land reapportionment after the serf emancipation continually burdened the mostly agricultural economy and the lives of the extremely culturally diverse peasantry deteriorated rapidly
The nouveau riche are known for their profligate consumption, but there are relatively few of them in a country where 40% live under the poverty line (Volkov & Denenberg, 2005). While this class of Russians was known for its fascination with luxury brands, there is evidence that Russia's newer wealthy class are shifting their tastes to more independent looks (Groskop, 2008)
Many of these wealthy have only in the past five, ten or fifteen years acquired their wealth. The nouveau riche are known for their profligate consumption, but there are relatively few of them in a country where 40% live under the poverty line (Volkov & Denenberg, 2005)
cfm). Even a population that was illiterate or semiliterate could easily grasp the meaning of these images, hence the widespread use of posters, drawings, cartoons and films during the era of the Russian Revolution, aimed at persuading a mass audience to support the Bolsheviks (Fitzpatrick 10)
Both the Reds and the Whites routinely engaged in black propaganda and counterpropaganda designed to influence mass opinion and abroad during the Russian Revolution and Civil War. From 1917 onward, the opponents of the Bolsheviks made much of the fact that they were receiving money from the German government, at least $30 million marks in 1917-18, much of which went to fund their newspapers and other propaganda efforts (Foglesong 107)
Much of the gossip and rumors surrounding the Tsar and his family actually originated in upper class circles, which only made it sound more believable to the middle and lower classes. Russian pamphlets, posters and newspapers of the period were full of stories about how the Tsar was "intentionally keeping the army hungry, cold and without ammunition, of sending grain to Germany, releasing enemy prisoners of war" and having "dealings and secret agreements with the enemy" (Kolonitskii 51)
In Church propaganda, often heavily tinged with anti-Semitism designed to stir up the peasants against Communism, the Bolsheviks were denounced as "Christ-haters," German hirelings," and "Jewish-Masonic 'slave-masters'." For their part, the Bolsheviks retaliated by portraying all priests and "drunkards and gluttons, and monks and nuns as sinister 'black crows'" (Smith 2002)
Though the Russians have a healthy view of medicine and the science behind it, that is, this is not necessarily enough to overcome certain other cultural proclivities and lead to rational, medically-based choices in behavior (Ries, 2012). Tobacco Use Amongst Russian-Americans Though current data could not be found regarding tobacco use amongst Russian-Americans, previous studies and ongoing data regarding the Russian domestic population suggests that tobacco use, specifically in the form of cigarettes, is quite high (Duncan & Simmons, 1996; Ries, 2012)
Families tend to live together, with multiple generations occupying the same home, though quarters are far less cramped in the United States than they are for Russians still living in their native country, and family influence when it comes to all forms of consumption as well as other behaviors and practices is quite strong (Ries, 2012). At the same time, independence and spontaneity are often observed in the decisions and behaviors made by members of the Russian culture, which can sometimes lead to family conflict (Mead et al
Russian Tobacco Health Promotion Plan: Reducing Tobacco Use Amongst Members of the Russian-American Culture Russian Cultural Synopsis There are several unique or otherwise noteworthy practices in the Russian culture that could have an impact on areas of health. Consumption practices tend towards the extreme, with food and drink supplied amply for guests and families alike, resources permitting, and with the extending of hospitality a common and expected practice in the culture (Ries, 2012)
The criminals perform violent activities to gain control of the criminal markets and to take revenge among their own groups. Usage of protection rackets and blackmailing are the common practice of Russian criminals (Cockburn, 2000)
This paper would try to shed light on the Russian organized crime, who are known as Russian Mafia? What do they do? How they engage and expand their criminal network? How do they appear? What are the sources and motivation for fueling Russian organized crime? All of the questions will be answered in later discussion. We would also try to ascertain that how United States is being affected by the criminal activities of Russian mafia (Finckenauer and Voronin, 2001)