2 January
Dates in History
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1837—Miliy Balakirev, composer, pianist, conductor, is born. In 1860s he organizes a musical society known as The New Russian Musical School, Balakirev Society, and The Mighty Bunch. 
1656—Franz Lefort, Peter the Great’s associate, is born. | One of the Moscow districts is named Lefortovo after him. |
