Russia’s Easter tradition goes far beyond folk crafts like egg painting but also for a rich world of high culture that comes alive during Orthodox Easter in Russia. From classical music to literature and visual art, Easter has inspired some of the greatest Russian masterpieces.
In Russian classical music, composers like Sergei Rachmaninoff created deeply spiritual works such as All-Night Vigil, based on Orthodox Easter and Holy Week chants.
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov captured the joy and energy of Easter in Russian Easter Festival Overture.
In Russian literature, Easter appears as a symbol of renewal and forgiveness in the works of Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy.
In Russian visual art, painters such as Mikhail Nesterov captured the spiritual depth of Orthodox traditions.
Discover the rich world of Russian language and culture through Russian traditions, music, literature, and art. My Russian classes connect you to the real Russia, its language, its people, and its celebrations. Online classes are available worldwide, so you can join from anywhere!