Rasputin’s Implosive Role Echoed in Jubilee Plans
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan notes Soviet leaders, marking a jubilee year in power, are unlikely to mention Grigori Rasputin. The article recounts Rasputin’s ascent, influence on Tsarist court, his 1916 murder, and the rapid collapse into Bolshevik rule within eight months.
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Antonioni Sees Hollywood Scene With Dour Italian Eye
Italian director Michelangelo Antonioni spoke at a London style party hosted by Vanessa Redgrave and David Hemmings as he critiqued film work in England. He cited union rules and police interference at Regent Street as obstacles, noted his preference for shooting in streets, and expressed interest in possibly directing in Hollywood one day.
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Tartary Region Clarified in Modern Geography
The term Tartary today refers to the area commonly known as Sinkiang or Chinese Turkestan, extending into western Mongolia. This usage narrows the historical expanse associated with Tartary to these specific locales.
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