Irina Collection

Sergei Rachmaninov, Russian composer, pianist and conductor, Ivanovka, Russia, 1913. Rachmaninov (1873-1943) with his daughter Irina and pet dog

Wedding of Princess Irina Pavlovna Paley
Princess Olga Valerianovna Paley (1865 - 1929), the second wife of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia (1860 - 1918), pictured in the wedding party at the marriage of her daughter Princess Irina

Irina Kalentieva Uci Mountain Bike World Cup Uci Mountain Bike World Cup Dalby Forest, Yorkshire, England 25 April 2010 Date: 25 April 2010

Irina Lashko & Chantelle Newbery
Irina Lashko and Chantelle Newbery Australia Olympic Womens Synchro Diving Athens, Greece 14 August 2004 Date: 14 August 2004

Irina Mikitenko 5000m 22 June 1999 Date: 22 June 1999

Irina Vostrikova Triple Jump 22 August 1997 Date: 22 August 1997

Irina Privalova 100 Metres 09 February 1992 Date: 09 February 1992

Portrait of Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia (1895-1970), wearing one of the Maison Irfe creations, c. 1924. Private Collection

Sea lion and ball at the Moscow Circus: in the background is Irina Sidorkina

Colonel de Basil & dancers arrives in England on Normandie
Colonel (Wassily) de Basil, Russian ballet impresario, pictured on board the ocean liner, Normandie, with dancers in his company including, from left, David Lichine, Irina Baronova, Colonel de Basil

Princess Olga Valerianovna Paley and family
Princess Olga Valerianovna Paley (1865 - 1929) and her husband (his second wife) Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia (1860 - 1918)

Betty Compson (1897 1974), American actress in film. Date: 1929

Gas-mask pas de trois
A war ballet photograph with ballerinas Alexandra Danilova, Irina Baronova and Paul Petroff

Showgirl Schychowa 1929
Mademoiselle Irina Schychowa of the Folies Bergere, lifting her leg with her hand and proving her suppleness as a dancer

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"Irina: A Tale of Elegance, Talent, and Love" In the early 20th century, a wave of enchantment swept across England as Colonel de Basil and his troupe of mesmerizing dancers arrived on the majestic Normandie. Among them was Irina, a graceful ballerina whose every move seemed to defy gravity. Meanwhile, in a grand celebration fit for royalty, Princess Irina Pavlovna Paley exchanged vows with her beloved. The world watched in awe as their love story unfolded before their eyes. But Irinas were not limited to princesses alone. Irina Kalentieva emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the world of mountain biking, conquering rugged terrains with unwavering determination. Another talented athlete named Irina made waves in the diving community. With precision and grace akin to that of her namesake ballet dancer, Chantelle Newbery soared through the air alongside Irina Lashko. Running like poetry in motion was marathon champion Irina Mikitenko. Her endurance knew no bounds as she crossed finish lines around the globe with sheer determination etched upon her face. Irina Vostrikova captivated audiences not on stage but behind it. As an esteemed conductor waving her baton like a maestro's wand, she brought Sergei Rachmaninov's compositions to life at Ivanovka. Amidst all this talent and splendor stood Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia - an embodiment of timeless beauty draped in regal attire that spoke volumes about her noble lineage. Away from royal courts and concert halls lay another realm filled with wonder - the Moscow Circus. Here, spectators roared with laughter as they witnessed a sea lion balancing balls atop its nose while captivating performer Irina commanded attention under the big top. Speaking of captivating tales; Felix and Irina Youssopoff shared an extraordinary love story that transcended time and space.