Russian culture

The Russian culture is rooted in the early East Slavic culture.

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Culture of Ancient Rus involved the conversion to Orthodox Christianity and the acceptance of Byzantine art and architecture. The acceptance of Byzantine culture included the adoption of icon painting. The Church had resources to commit great works of art, as well as the will and means to preserve them.

Related Topics:
Culture of Ancient Rus - Orthodox Christianity - Byzantine art - Architecture - Icon painting

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Around 1890 a new form of art the Russian avant garde took development. The Russian avant garde is a form of modern art however it developed into Soviet art when the government elected to control all art forms.

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