Word: russia
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...group has worked together so long as an experimental theatre in Russia that it has become molded into an artistic unit. There is no protrusion of a "star" in their performance; each is subordinated to the whole effect. Nor is the play itself buried in the interpretation. Theatricalism is not allowed to interfere between the audience and the genius of such Russian dramatists as Tchekhov and Gorky...
...Russia no meaning for us ? " asked Mr. Loree. " Must we also suffer the nightmare of Utopian intoxication...
...Ronald McNeill, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, announced that a strong note would be sent to the Soviet Government of Russia protesting against a series of Soviet actions against the British and demanding the release of a British trawler captain whom the Bolsheviki have imprisoned for fishing in Russian Avaters. Asked by Colonel J. C. Wedgwood (Laborite) whether the Government was aware that the British people is not anxious to precipitate another war, Mr. McNeill answered : " I am perfectly aware of that; it is for that reason that the Government has taken the action...
...demand for the resumption of trade relations with Russia has broken out again, and seems likely to assume a serious complexion...
...Socialists, who have hitherto made all the noise, have now been joined by organized business concerns. The Socialists are, of course, out for the full recognition of the Soviet Government and its auxiliaries in Greater Russia, while the business people want only trade relations to be reestablished...