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Lavrov: Auschwitz liberated by Red Army, attempts to toy with national sentiments are ‘blasphemous and cynical’
Sergei Lavrov dismissed attempts to toy with national sentiment in the context of the Auschwitz liberation anniversary as "blasphemous and cynical" in response to the Polish Foreign Minister's remarks.
Hats off to the Russian helmet
Widely depicted in ancient icons and paintings, the teardrop helmet is the most recognisable part of a Russian medieval warrior’s outfit. In 1913, a stylised thick felt version was created to mark the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty.
Delicious art: Picasso, Dali and Malevich paintings made from food
The Russian food-stylist and photographer Tatyana Shkondina has brought to life a long-anticipated art project: recreating world-famous paintings with food and various other items.