The opera as a form of entertainment was largely limited to people with high incomes.
Opera originated in Italy at the end of the 16th century and it is a form of theatre in which music has a leading role and the parts are taken by singers. The audience wer weatlhy people from the high society.
The most dominant ethnic group in Russia are the Slavic people - a.
The Slavs represent the majority ethnic group of Russia and have been doing so for the past couple of centuries - this is also the reason why Russia has developed such good connections with other slavic nations.
OC) sending a year's supply of food
Food was scarce but they were able to ration to give to there love ones.