Outstanding Russian Girls Known to the Whole World

2 hrs. 29 min.

Children's Books, Audio Fairy Tales & Poems

Language Russian

Author Natalya Andrianova

Narrator Tatyana Litvinova

This book offers additional material on 25 outstanding Russian girls—ranging from well-known historical figures and great writers to scientists and world-famous athletes. You’ll meet Vera Komissarzhevskaya and Maria Yermolova—famous actresses of the Russian theatre; learn about Nadezhda Suslova, the first Russian woman—professor of medicine; get to know Vera Mukhina, the author of the monument "Worker and Collective Farm Woman" at VDNKh; and Queen Sophia, who founded the first higher education institution in the country. You’ll also hear about the outstanding ballerina Galina Ulanova, the sporting achievements of the unique gymnast Larisa Latynina, the phenomenon of children’s writer Agniya Barto, and many other heroines!

Age rating 12+

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