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Christie’s Sets Record With Russian Art Sale

According to Bloomberg News, Christie’s International sold a record ₤28.2 million ($55.1 million) of Russian art at auction in London yesterday, beating the previous record of $46.7 million, set by Sotheby’s in New York on April 26.

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November 30, 2006

Russia May Recognize Last Tsar as Victim of Political Repression

A Russian court on Tuesday opened the way for the possible rehabilitation of Russia’s last Tsar, Nicholas II, and his family more than 80 years after they were shot in a cellar by the Bolsheviks, the Reuters news agency reported.

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November 15, 2006


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