The history of the creation and artistry of the famed Imperial Eggs, along with the fortunes of the House of Fabergé, are deeply intertwined with a period of Russian history, potent symbols of the rapidly industrializing country, it’s successes, and its faults.
The first class of nuclear submarines were a learning experience for the Soviet Navy. The November class boats experienced numerous difficulties and accidents, culminating in what has been described as a potential “Underwater Chernobyl."