Thursday 22 April 2010

French fancies, Russian style

Bonjour! The French invasion of Russia of 1812 was a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars - and it also affected Russia's varied fascination with the European cultural melting pot.

France was and indeed still is a great influence on Russian society and lifestyle. But what exactly does Russian culture gain from the French? On RT's culture show this week, Martyn Andrews, beret in hand, takes a look at French-Russian architecture, art, dance, food and clothing. Ooh la la!

Friday April 23 at 0:30 am, 2:30 am, 4:30 am, 6:30 am, 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:30 pm

Saturday April 24 at 0:30 am, 2:30 am, 4:30 am, 6:30 am, 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:30 pm

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