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The Art of Russia

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: December 9, 2009
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 3
  • Networks: BBC Four
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Art of Russia(2009)

TMDB Rating: 8.0 (2 votes)

Overview

Art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon travels through time to unlock the world of Russian art.

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Season 1

3 episodes • 2009

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Out of the ForestDec 9, 20090.0
2Roads to RevolutionDec 16, 20090.0
3Smashing the MouldDec 23, 20090.0

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