Last Sunday, the Grand Kremlin Palace hosted a glamorous ball inspired by Napoleon’s 1812 defeat at the hands of the Russian army and dedicated to the traditions of military valor, in its St. Andrew Hall, St. Alexander Hall and St. George Hall.
© RIA Novosti . Ruslan KrivobokLast Sunday, the Grand Kremlin Palace hosted a glamorous ball inspired by Napoleon’s 1812 defeat at the hands of the Russian army and dedicated to the traditions of military valor, in its St. Andrew Hall, St. Alexander Hall and St. George Hall.
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© RIA Novosti . Ruslan Krivobok
Last Sunday, the Grand Kremlin Palace hosted a glamorous ball inspired by Napoleon’s 1812 defeat at the hands of the Russian army and dedicated to the traditions of military valor, in its St. Andrew Hall, St. Alexander Hall and St. George Hall.
© RIA Novosti . Ruslan KrivobokIt is the first ball to be held at the palace since 1903.
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It is the first ball to be held at the palace since 1903.
© RIA Novosti . Ruslan KrivobokYoung couples demonstrated historic dances such as the polonaise, minuet and quadrille.
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Young couples demonstrated historic dances such as the polonaise, minuet and quadrille.
© RIA Novosti . Ruslan KrivobokThe couples had a chance to dance a waltz to the live music of the Presidential Orchestra.
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The couples had a chance to dance a waltz to the live music of the Presidential Orchestra.
© RIA Novosti . Ruslan KrivobokCostumes for the guests as well as their hairstyles were based on the designs from the early 19th century.
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Costumes for the guests as well as their hairstyles were based on the designs from the early 19th century.
© RIA Novosti . Ruslan Krivobok“Ladies-in-waiting” impressed the guests with their long trails and Empire hairstyles.
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“Ladies-in-waiting” impressed the guests with their long trails and Empire hairstyles.
© RIA Novosti . Ruslan KrivobokGentlemen were dressed in elegant military uniform.
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Gentlemen were dressed in elegant military uniform.
© RIA Novosti . Ruslan KrivobokThe ball is the last in a series of events celebrating the 200th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the 1812 war.
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The ball is the last in a series of events celebrating the 200th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the 1812 war.
© RIA Novosti . Ruslan KrivobokThe ball organizers hope the event will become a tradition.
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The ball organizers hope the event will become a tradition.