be Shanghai, Nov. 1.
Prof. V, A. Riszanovsky, former deacon of the College of Law in Harbin, recently passed through 'Shanghai on his way to the United 'States where he means to continue his selentifle studies. Specializing in civil law, Prof. Riazanovsky is the author of many books, some of which have been' translated into "English. Lately he has interested himself in Mongolian laws, and has written several books on ancient Russian 'Grawings, Prof. Riazanovsky was the head of the Depariment of Justice in 'Admiral Koltchak's Government, and Detween the years of 1931 and' 1922 was President of the High Court in 'An exhibition of the drawings of 'Mr. M. A. Kichigin, one of the best Known' local Russian artists, will be held in the near future. The exhibition will consist of Mr. Kichigin's portraits of various Mongolian types, drawings on medieval Russian themes, and a series of drawings done: during his tour of Mongolia Historical Society The Russian Historical Society, which this year means to expand its sphere of activities, held its frst meeting of the season last Wednesday in the house of Prof. V. V, Lamansiy. The Historical Society mainly interests itself in the history and life of medieval Russia, and a number of {interesting talks on this subject have been scheduled for the near future 'The first Guests' Night will be held on Friday, November 4th in the Ecole Remi, when Mr. M. E. Gilcher, an authority—on questions regarding Russia's past, will speak on the fune~ Uonaries of medieval Russia, Mr.
V,_Arnoldov will be in the chair.
'Prior to the Don Cossacks' departure from Shanghai, Mr.
Kostrukoff, their director and con ductor, gave an interesting interview te the' Russian press, He stated that rubbing shoulders with many well-todo and oven flourishing Russians in Shanghai, he, as _a newcomer, noted much dire poverty. In Paris, hho said, there are at least no Russians, who stand out in a crowd because of the shabbiness of their dress, as is, the case with many destitutes in the Russian colony. But having toured the world and met Russians every-he was bound to say that had he soon Russians ivi compact mass as in Shan; During his stay here Mr. K truicoff was often besieged in his. hotel by professional petitioners who ¢ffered to sell him articles of all descriptions, or suggested that he give them material help. tongue in the world. Today Russians not only read English newspapers but each month buy scores of books in the English language.
Lieut-Gen, F. L. Gleboft, Chairman of the Council of the St. Nicholas' Military" Church on Rue' Corneille, Fecently signified his intention to resign from this office. This caused a Hood of protasis from members of the church Who sent appeals to the bless asking Gen. Gleboif to continue heading the administration of the church. Gen, Glebolt was one of the initiators and the main driving force of the. construction of the St 'Nicholas' Military Church, and for the last ten years has ably conducted affairs, Letters to him asking that he reconsider vacating his post are signed by representatives of all military circles in the colony.
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