Leonid Collection

BREZHNEV, Leonid (1906-1982). Soviet politician, leader of the Communist Party (1964-1982). Oil on canvas

Brezhnev / Leonid
LEONID ILYICH BREZHNEV Soviet Communist leader

Soviet political leader. Brezhnev at a White House meeting with President Richard Nixon, 1973
LEONID BREZHNEV (1906-1982). Soviet political leader. Brezhnev at a White House meeting with President Richard Nixon, 1973

Leonid Leonov
LEONID LEONOV Russian novelist and play- wright, author of the patriotic play Invasion written during the early stage of the Patriotic War

Daughters of Leonid Krassin at the Venice Lido
Ludmila (in bathing wrap), Luba (with hat) and Katia Krassin, daughters of Leonid Krassin, the Bolshevik leader seen on the beach at the Venice Lido. In the background is the Excelsior hotel

Portrait of the Poet Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev, 1905, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
Portrait of the Poet Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev, 1905, (1965). Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer Andreyev (1871-1919)

The Boyard Palace of the Princes Youssoupoff in Moscow, c1900, (1926). Artists: Leonid Brailovsky
The Boyard Palace of the Princes Youssoupoff in Moscow, c1900, (1926). From The Studio Volume 91. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

Russian author Anton Chekhov in his studio, Yalta, Crimea, Russia, 1901. Artist: Leonid Sredin
Russian author Anton Chekhov in his studio, Yalta, Crimea, Russia, 1901. Chekhov (1860-1904) is regarded as one of Russias finest playwrights and one of the greatest writers of short stories

Anton Chekhov and Maxim Gorky, Russian authors, 1900. Artist: Leonid Sredin
Anton Chekhov and Maxim Gorky, Russian authors, 1900. Chekhov (1860-1904) and Gorky (1868-1936) in Yalta, Crimea, where Chekhov lived from 1899

Russian author Leonid Andreyev with his wife, early 20th century. Artist: Karl Karlovich Bulla
Russian author Leonid Andreyev with his wife, early 20th century. Andreyev (1871-1919) was a playwright and short story writer who was the leader of the Expressionist movement in Russian literature

Leonid Maykov, Russian philologist and academician, 19th century
Leonid Maykov (1839-1900), Russian philologist and academician, 19th century. Found in the collection of the State Museum of AS Pushkin, Moscow

Leonid Brezhnev, Soviet leader, cover of Liberation, 1982. Brezhnev (1907-1982) was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

Shower of meteors (Leonids) observed over Greenwich, London, 1866 (1884). The Leonids, named because they emanate from the area of the constellation Leo, are visible in the night sky during November

Leonid meteor shower, 1870. The Leonids are visible in the night sky during November, and this observation was made by the French aeronauts Henri Giffard (1825-1882)

Leonid Andreyev, Russian author, early 20th century. Andreyev (1871-1919) was a playwright and short story writer who was the leader of the Expressionist movement in Russian literature

Russian author Leonid Andreyev with his mother and sister, early 20th century. Andreyev (1871-1919) was a playwright and short story writer who was the leader of the Expressionist movement in Russian

Portrait of two children, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Leonid Andreyev
Portrait of two children, late 19th or early 20th century. Found in the collection of The State Museum of AS Pushkin, Moscow

Russian author Leonid Andreyev at his house in Vammelsuu (Serovo), early 20th century. Artist: Karl Karlovich Bulla
Russian author Leonid Andreyev at his house in Vammelsuu (Serovo), early 20th century. Andreyev (1871-1919) was a playwright

The study of Russian author Leonid Andreyev, early 20th century. Artist: Karl Karlovich Bulla
The study of Russian author Leonid Andreyev, late19th or early 20th century. Andreyev (1871-1919) was a playwright and short story writer who was the leader of the Expressionist movement in Russian

CARTOON: OLYMPIC BOYCOTT. We want the Olympics to be a pure sporting event - not an opportunity for the Western news media to lionize dissidents and to play politics

CARTOON: SOVIET LEADERS. Don t look now, but I m afraid somebody is following us. Cartoon comment on generational shifts in Soviet politics; older, hard-line Communists

LEONID BREZHNEV (1906-1982). Soviet political leader. Caricature by Edmund Valtman, c1968

Leonid meteor shower of 1866. Historical artwork of steam and sailing ships observing the Leonid meteor shower off the coast of Florida, USA, in the early morning of 14 November 1866

Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Gaspra. Swallows Nest. Castle built between 1911 and 1912 in Neo-Gothic design by the Russian architect and sculptor Leonid Sherwood (1871-1954)

Leonid meteor shower. The Leonids are visible in the night sky during November, and this observation was made by the French aeronauts Henri Giffard (1825-1882)

Soviet Russian cartoon satire on the state of industry under Leonid Brezhnev. 1970 s

Left to right, front row: West German Foreign Minister Walter Scheel, Soviet Prime Mister Kosygin, Chancellor Willy Brandt, and Soviet Secretary General Leonid Brezhnev

BREZHNEV, LEONID (1906-1982). SOVIET
SAN MARTIN, Jos de (1778-1850). Argentine military man and independentist politician. French anonymous portrait. Engraving

Russian writers Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev and Maxim Gorky. Photography

VERESAEV, Vikenti Vikentievich (1867-1945); ANDREIEV, Leonid Nikol ievich (1871-1919). Russian writer. Portrait

ANDREIEV, Leonid Nikol ievich (1871-1919). Russian writer. Portrait of Andreyev at his office. Photography

Cuban revolutionary leader. Castro (right) is greeted by Communist Party General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev upon his
FIDEL CASTRO (1926- ). Cuban revolutionary leader. Castro (right) is greeted by Communist Party General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev upon his arrival at Moscows Vnukovo Airport, 26 June 1972

LEONID N. ANDREYEV (1871-1919). Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev. Russian writer

ANDREYEV AND GORKI. Russian writers, Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev (1871-1919), left, and Maxim Gorki (1868-1936)

Crew of the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 35
The crew of Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 35 in training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre before their flight on 9 April 1980. Both Valeri Ryumin (left) and Leonid Popov are space veterans

Leonid meteor. Optical time-exposure image of a Leonid meteor (white diagonal line, lower centre) and star trails (curved tracks)

Comet or asteroid debris, artwork
Comet or asteroid debris. Computer artwork of Earth (bottom right) in the path of broken up pieces of a comet or asteroid

Leonid meteors. Optical time-exposure image of Leonid meteors (streaks) against a starfield containing the Milky Way (band across centre)

Hubert Anson Newton, US astronomer
Hubert Anson Newton (1830-1896), US astronomer and mathematician. Newton studied mathematics at Yale University, USA, later becoming a professor and chairman of the mathematics department

Leonids meteor shower of 1799, in the constellation of Leo, near the star Regulus (lower left). Leonid meteor showers occur annually for about 2 days around mid-November when the Earth crosses

1557 Lycosthenes rain of stones meteorite
A deadly shower of stones, comet, and discovery of Einsisheim meteorite (Alsace) 1492. Woodcut with early handcolouring from a page of Conrad Lycosthenes (Chronicle of Prodigies and Omens)

Leonid meteor shower of 1833, artwork
Leonids of 1833 are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Temple-Tuttle. Leonids is a meteor stream left by the comet. The meteorites are moving fast with 72 km/sec

Leonid Andreyev
LEONID NIKOLAYEVICH ANDREYEV Russian writer (on left) with ikenti Veresaev

Tunguska / Kulik Portrat
LEONID KULIK (1883 - 1942) Discovered the impact site, spent most his life unsuccessfully trying to prove it was a meteorite

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Leonid Brezhnev, a prominent Soviet political leader from 1906 to 1982, was known for his influential role during the Cold War era. In this captivating photograph, we see Brezhnev engaging in a White House meeting with President Richard Nixon in 1973. The image captures the intensity and significance of their discussions as they navigate through complex international relations. Moving on to another Leonid figure, we encounter Leonid Leonov. Celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the German Democratic Republic are underway in this vibrant snapshot. Amongst the jubilant crowd stands Leonov, an individual who played a significant role in shaping this historical milestone. Shifting gears towards artistry, we find ourselves captivated by Il ya Repin's stunning portrait of poet Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev from 1905. This masterpiece showcases Andreyev's profound introspection and artistic brilliance that resonates even after six decades since its creation. Delving further into Russian culture and literature, we stumble upon Karl Karlovich Bulla's striking portrayal of Russian author Anton Chekhov with his wife during the early 20th century. This intimate glimpse into Chekhov's personal life offers us a deeper understanding of his creative process and influences. Lastly, our journey takes us back to history as we explore Moscow's Boyard Palace of Princes Youssoupoff captured by artists Leonid Brailovsky and Rimma Nikitichna Brailovskaya around c1900-1926. Their intricate depiction transports us to an era filled with opulence and grandeur while showcasing Russia's architectural marvels. Throughout these diverse glimpses into various facets of society - politics, literature, art - one thing remains clear: individuals named they have left an indelible mark on history through their contributions across different fields.