The World's Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893, was a watershed moment in the history of international trade and cultural exchange. One of the most memorable exhibits at the fair was the Russian Pavilion, which showcased the many wonders of Russian art, science, and culture. This book, published in 1894, provides a detailed account of the Russian Ministry of Public Education's contribution to the fair, including descriptions of the various exhibits and the reception they received from fair-goers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.