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Oleg

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Oleg or Oleh , d. c.912, founder of Kievan Rus . Succeeding his kinsman Rurik as leader of the Varangians at Novgorod, Oleg led forth his retainers to seize Kiev (c.879). He made Kiev his capital and set about uniting the Slavic tribes along the Volkhov-Dnieper waterway, freeing them from the overlordship of the Khazars. Oleg concluded commercial treaties with the Byzantine Empire in 907 and 911, making trade with the empire a major factor in the Kievan economy and opening the path for Greek Christian cultural penetration. Oleg was succeeded by Igor . ... Read more
Cassini, Oleg
Contemporary Fashion CASSINI, Oleg American designer Born: Oleg Loiewski in Paris of Russian parents, 11 April 1913. Raised in...and James Rotherberg Inc., New York, 1938-39; New York salon, Oleg Inc., established, 1937-39; owner of Cassini fashion studio, New... Read more
Men'shikov, Oleg
International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers MEN'SHIKOV, Oleg Nationality: Russian. Born: Serpukhov, 8...MEN'SHIKOV: books — Lyndina, El'ga, Oleg Men'shikov , Moscow, 1999. On MEN'SHIKOV: articles — Moskvina, Tat'iana, "Oleg Men'shikov: Homme Fatal," in Seans (St... Read more

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SINGH WHEN YOU'RE WINNING, OLEG; The Kuznetsov Kid.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 9/6/2004; 296 words ; ...and English Waynes, spare a thought for Oleg Kuznetsov Singh. The 10-year-old Rangers...Larsson or Rangers' Brian Laudrup. But young Oleg has to explain he was named after an injury-plagu...victory just over 10 years ago, which sealed Oleg's fate. His dad Satty, owner of Mr Singh... Read more
Russia's reckoning: Why Oleg and Lyuda finally lost faith in their leader
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 8/29/1998; ; 524 words ; OLEG AND Lyuda usually watch a game show called Polye Chudes...Moscow that President Boris Yeltsin might be about to resign, Oleg, a carpenter, prevailed over his apolitical wife, who works...two to say to him if he were here tonight." "Shhhh," hissed Oleg. "He's coming on now." But hardly had Mr Yeltsin ... Read more
Oleg Cassini, investors ink deal for He-Ro.(fashion designer and Stonehill Investment Corp. to acquire 80% stake in He-Ro Group Inc.; to be renamed Oleg Cassini Group International Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: WWD; 3/13/1997; 314 words ; NEW YORK -- Veteran designer Oleg Cassini and an investment company have...its shifting fortunes, will be renamed Oleg Cassini Group International Ltd., and...occasion wear under the labels Black Tie by Oleg Cassini and Niteline by Della Roufogali... Read more
Obituary: Oleg Prokofiev
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 8/26/1998; ; 700+ words ; THE SON of the composer Sergei Prokofiev, Oleg Prokofiev was in his own right an artist...themselves. In spite of these difficulties, Oleg was highly stimulated by the artistic environment...bring his daughter Anastasia to England, Oleg Prokofiev settled first in Leeds, where... Read more
Football: Oleg had lots of time for you if you could play .. if you couldn't he'd just ignore you; SCOTLAND v UKRAINE HAMPDEN PARK, 3PM BREW ON THE MAN TRYING TO SHATTER OUR DREAM.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 10/13/2007; 687 words ; ...man in Scotland who knows Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin better than anyone. Brewster is...charge. Brewster said: I'd been told to meet Oleg in Germany and I went there with my agent...best with them. My first impression of Oleg was that he was a cold man. There was absolutely... Read more
Culture: Return of a Russian with love for Birmingham; Russian saxophonist Oleg Kireyev has become a regular visitor to Birmingham's jazz scene. Martin Longley previews his appearance at Andy Hamilton's new venue in Bearwood tonight.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 9/18/2003; 576 words ; ...central Russian Urals, tenor saxophonist Oleg Kireyev has a habit of turning up here...expected. Since his first visit in 1997, Oleg has established a successful relationship...and Chris Bowden. Only a few weeks ago, Oleg joined alto saxophonist, Peter King at... Read more
Football: Oleg had lots of time for you if you could play ... if you couldn't he'd just ignore you; SCOTLAND v UKRAINE HAMPDEN PARK, 3PM BREW ON THE MAN TRYING TO SHATTER OUR DREAM.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 10/13/2007; 683 words ; ...man in Scotland who knows Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin better than anyone. The Inverness...charge. He said: I'd been told to meet Oleg in Germany and I went there with my agent...session in Greece. My first impression of Oleg was that he was a cold man. There was absolutely... Read more
Oleg Cassini's upscale scent. (designer Oleg Cassini introduces new signature fragrance)
Magazine article from: WWD; 12/8/1989; ; 700+ words ; Oleg Cassini's upscale scent NEW YORK - Oleg Cassini will launch his second women's scent, called Cassini, at...unhappy with the distribution of his first signature fragrance line, Oleg Cassini, launched by Jovan, Inc., in 1979. Following a lengthy... Read more
OLEG CASSINI WEEKEND BOWS.(Rousso Apparel Group is the licensee for Oleg Cassini activewear.)
Magazine article from: WWD; 1/29/2004; ; 357 words ; NEW YORK -- The Oleg Cassini Sport collection has a fresh look and...sibling. Rousso Apparel Group, the licensee for Oleg Cassini activewear, has revamped the two-year-old Sport line and launched Oleg Cassini Weekend, a line of casual separates... Read more
Worldwide launch for Oleg Cassini fragrance. (product announcement)
Magazine article from: Cosmetics International; 5/10/1990; 454 words ; Oleg Cassini, the reknowned American designer, has formed Cassini Parfums Ltd. to launch a new women's...Clabon Mews in London, is headed up by Peggy Nestor, an American merchandiser who has worked with Oleg Cassini in the fashion trade for 20 years. Oleg Cassini is not widely known outside the USA. His ... Read more

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