Word: russianize
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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What confused ideas does the name "Lenin" conjure up to the mind of the man in the street! Russian and Bolshevik, of course, and probably fanatic, anarchist, tyrant, genius, as well. Yet how few have any knowledge of the true character of the leader of the Russian Revolution, certainly one of the most remarkable men of the century...
...ecumenical council of the Russian Orthodox Church to be held either in Moscow or in Constantinople was proposed by the ecclesiastics now in power in Moscow. A preliminary council will be held next month...
...anticipated attack by Russia upon Rumania over the Bessarabian bugaboo (TIME, April 14) was fortified during the week by numerous rumors concerning Russian mobilization on the Bessarabian border. No clash took place, however, and none is likely to lake place, according to some reports. A deep-dyed irredentist propaganda onslaught against Rumania and all those countries who recognize the Rumanian annexation of Bessarabia was reported to have been begun...
...France was moved to send a telegram to Moscow appealing for the lives of the professors "in the name of civilization and humanity and on behalf of the Government and public opinion in France." The Bolshevik said M. Poincaré was tactless and accused him of unwarrantable interference in Russian domestic affairs. The Soviet official journal Izvestia said with due sarcasm: "Where were the humanitarian feelings of the French Government when Russia was surrounded by enemies and the Russian people starving...
...repertoire will consist of but one opera - Bizet's masterpiece. The singers, revolving like planets around the central Farrar-sun, will all be artists of proved ability, the orchestra will be conducted by a "former conductor of the Metropolitan," the dances will be arranged by the "foremost Russian master of choregraphy now resident "in New York," the costumes will be cut from original designs by an atelier in West 57th St., Manhattan, and the scenic effects will be suggested by the paintings of Zoloaga. Farrar and Zoloaga are the only names actually mentioned in connection with the enterprise...