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Catherine I
Catherine I 1683?-1727, czarina of Russia (1725-27). Of Livonian peasant origin, Martha Skavronskaya was a domestic when she was captured (1702) by Russian soldiers. As mistress of Aleksandr D. Menshikov she met Czar Peter I (Peter the Great), who made her his mistress. After her conversion fro... Read more
Peter I
Peter I or Peter the Great, 1672-1725, czar of Russia (1682-1725), major figure in the development of imperial Russia. Early Life Peter was the youngest child of Czar Alexis, by Alexis's second wife, Natalya Naryshkin. From Alexis's first marriage (with Maria Miloslavsky) were born Fe... Read more

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Menshikov, Alexander Danilovich
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History MENSHIKOV, ALEXANDER DANILOVICH (c. 1672...and statesman; favorite of Peter I. Menshikov rose from humble origins to become the...1696) he and Peter were inseparable. Menshikov accompanied Peter on the Grand Embassy...
Aleksandr Danilovich Menshikov, Prince
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Aleksandr Danilovich Menshikov, Prince , 1672?-1729, Russian...chief adviser. Despite his vices, Menshikov proved an able military commander...created prince and later field marshal. Menshikov was successively governor of Schl...
Catherine I
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History ...then of Peter I's favorite, Alexander Menshikov, then of Peter himself. By 1704 she...court, where she was closely allied with Menshikov, arranging the marriages of elite women...six-man Supreme Privy Council under Menshikov dismantled some of Peter's unsuccessful...
Peter II
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History ...under the protection of Prince Alexander Menshikov, who betrothed him to his daughter Maria...developed a mind of his own. At first Menshikov kept the emperor under his wing, but...bout of illness in the summer of 1727, Menshikov was marginalized then banished by members...
Peter and Paul Fortress
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History ...with laying the foundation stone of the Menshikov Bastion, and for the rest of Trezzini...in Peter's reign, such as Alexander Menshikov, or for a member of the imperial house...serves primarily as a museum. See also: menshikov, alexander danilovich; peter i bibliography...
Sinope, Battle of
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History ...Nicholas's emissary Admiral Alexander Menshikov broke off negotiations with the Ottoman Empire. Menshikov opposed plans for a preemptive strike...engagement, was taken prisoner. See also: menshikov, alexander danilovich; military, imperial...
Mazepa, Hetman Ivan Stepanovich
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History ...In October 1708 he fled to Charles's side. Alexander Menshikov responded by storming and burning the hetman's headquarters...versions of his life in fiction and opera. See also: cossacks; menshikov, alexander danilovich; peter i bibliography Babinsky, Hubert...
Balaklava, Battle of
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History BALAKLAVA, BATTLE OF On October 25, 1854, Prince A. S. Menshikov, commander of Russian ground forces in Crimea, launched an attack on the British supply base at Balaklava to divert an allied...
Inkerman, battle of
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History ...1854. In November 1854 an Anglo-French force was besieging Sebastopol in the Crimea. On 5 November a Russian army under Menshikov attacked at Inkerman, hoping to drive from the field forces supporting the besiegers. Despite having superior numbers...
Balaclava, battle of
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Balaclava, battle of, 1854. On 25 October 1854 the Russian commander in the Crimea, Menshikov, attempted to lift the siege of Sebastopol by attacking with 25,000 troops towards the British base at Balaclava. The ‘...

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Catherine I
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History ...of PETER I . On his death she was proclaimed ruler with the support of her husband's favourite, Menshikov, and the guards regiments. Menshikov became the effective head of government, working through the newly established Privy Council, but...
Alma, battle of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History ...after disembarking in the Crimea , British, French, and Turkish troops under Raglan and St Arnaud launched an attack on Menshikov's forces blocking their advance on Sebastopol at the Alma river. After heavy fighting at bayonet point, the Russians were...
Balaclava, battle of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Balaclava, battle of, 1854. On 25 October 1854 the Russian commander in the Crimea, Menshikov, attempted to lift the siege of Sebastopol by attacking with 25,000 troops at Balaclava. The ‘thin red line...
Schädel, Gottfried Johann
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture ...when the latter was called to St Petersburg in 1713, and appears to have been responsible for the design of Prince Alexander Menshikov's (1673–1729) Palace at Oranienbaum (completed c. 1725), the first great palace in Russia in the Western...
Goldbach, Christian
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ...circles by Blumentrost as early as 1726, Goldbach was in a position to benefit from the split between Peter II and Prince Menshikov by replacing the tutors appointed by the prince. Peter ’ s sudden death in 1730 ended Goldbach ’ s teaching...
Inkerman, battle of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History ...November 1854 an Anglo‐French force was besieging Sebastopol in the Crimea. On 5 November a Russian army under Menshikov attacked at Inkerman. Despite having superior numbers, perhaps 50,000 to 15,000 allies, the Russian attacks were badly...

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Interview: Ivan Menshikov discusses how Russians perceive the United States
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 8/4/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...NPR) 08-04-2003 Interview: Ivan Menshikov discusses how Russians perceive the United...MONTAGNE: I did, indeed. His name is Ivan Menshikov(ph). He's in Moscow. He's a...generally held view of the US. Mr. IVAN MENSHIKOV (Vice President, TNK): Well, I would...
Study results from L.I. Menshikov et al provide new insights into structural chemistry.
Newspaper article from: Chemicals & Chemistry; 5/8/2009; 491 words ; ...ferroelectric water film," wrote L.I. Menshikov and colleagues. The researchers concluded...consistent with numerical calculations." Menshikov and colleagues published their study...can be obtained by contacting L.I. Menshikov, Kurchatov Institute, Russian Research...
Research conducted at L.I. Menshikov and co-authors has provided new information about theoretical physics.
Newspaper article from: Physics Week; 9/9/2008; 462 words ; ...cooling is discussed," wrote L.I. Menshikov and colleagues. The researchers concluded...magnetic field is sufficiently strong." Menshikov and colleagues published their study...additional information, contact L.I. Menshikov, Russian Research Center, Kurchatov...
Research findings from L.I. Menshikov et al update understanding of physical chemistry.
Newspaper article from: Chemicals & Chemistry; 7/3/2009; 629 words ; ...experimental data processing," wrote L.I. Menshikov and colleagues. The researchers concluded...that is, reversible reactions).." Menshikov and colleagues published their study...additional information, contact L.I. Menshikov, Russian Research Center, Kurchatov...
Research on science described by E.A. Menshikov and colleagues.
Newspaper article from: Chemicals & Chemistry; 7/17/2009; 604 words ; ...films were determined," wrote E.A. Menshikov and colleagues. The researchers concluded...styrene and methyl acrylate units.." Menshikov and colleagues published their study...For more information, contact E.A. Menshikov, Russian Academy Science, Frumkin Institute...
Data on aerospace research detailed by V.A. Menshikov and co-authors.
Newspaper article from: Defense & Aerospace Week; 4/1/2009; 554 words ; ...infrastructure and people," wrote V.A. Menshikov and colleagues. The researchers concluded...backlog and financial limitations." Menshikov and colleagues published the results...additional information, contact V.A. Menshikov, Branch Khrunichev State Research...
WNEV-TV's "Our Times" examines business practices in the U.S. and Soviet Union with economists John Kenneth Galbraith and Stanislav Menshikov, Saturday, May 28, at 7 P.M.
PR Newswire; 5/24/1988; 700+ words ; ...JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH AND STANISLAV MENSHIKOV, SATURDAY, MAY 28, AT 7 P.M. BOSTON...United States, and Professor Stanislav Menshikov of the Soviet Union, who will discuss...most of his life at Harvard University. Menshikov is on the editorial staff of the WORLD...
NEW GALBRAITH BOOK STRIVES FOR MODEL SOVIET-US DIALOGUE
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 5/27/1988; ; 700+ words ; ...Russian friend, economist Stanislav Menshikov, would like to think. In "Capitalism...Emeritus at Harvard University, met Menshikov in 1964 when the latter was a journalist in Moscow. Since then, Menshikov has been at times a staff member of...
Yulia Savelyeva's Naked City, THE MOSCOW TIMES
Newspaper article from: The Moscow Times (Russia); 8/12/2000; ; 547 words ; ...earn the public's adoration. And Oleg Menshikov, the idol of the Russian screen, is...Pokrovskiye Gates). More recently, Menshikov has graced the screen again in "East...the legendary Catherine Deneuve. But Menshikov's recent moment in the spotlight had...
An American Family
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 1/8/1989; 700+ words ; ...East and West MY APOLOGIES to Stanislav Menshikov {whose letter appeared in Book World...knowledge. Since my review said that Menshikov "blossomed very early in the Soviet...career accomplishments. The remainder of Menshikov's complaints are completely without...