March 14, 2001 The Calendar Issue A brief look at the often time confusing issue of the 'old' and 'new' calendars used by Russia and the Russian Orthodox Church. This article contains links to indepth and more technical material on the subject. History Religion Russia File
February 20, 2001 End of an Era The presidency and life of former President Boris Yeltsin who resigned on December 31, 1999. History Russia File
February 09, 2001 Emperor of all Russia The dramatic life and times of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia who reigned from 1826 to 1855. Nicholas I believed that he was accountable directly to God for all of his actions and answered to no man. This has become known as the <I>Nicholas System</I>. History Russia File
January 20, 2001 Old Hymn, New Words The 'old' Soviet Hymn is now the official anthem of the Russian Federation, minus the original lyrics. New lyrics have been approved by Pres. Putin; read them and listen to the Anthem here. History Politics Russia File
December 12, 2000 The Real Santa Find out how a Bishop from Turkey became the patron saint of Moscow and Santa Claus to the world. History Religion Russia File
November 15, 2000 Alexander Nevsky Controversial actions of the Russian leader during the Mongol domination of the 13th century. History Russia File
November 07, 2000 Day of Accord and Reconciliation Celebrated on November 7, this Russian holiday used to be called Revolution Day and was the most important holiday during the Soviet Era. History Holidays Russia File
October 12, 2000 U.S. Withdrawal from the ABM Treaty Russia's stance on the issue of the ABM Treaty vs. the U.S. NMD program has well understood and consistant for some time. On December 13, 2001, President Bush officially announced his nation's withdrawal from the treaty. The short and long term consequences are heavily debated and yet to be seen. History Int'l Relations Russia File
August 19, 2000 Freedom? Serfs and Slaves; did Emancipation really mean freedom in Russia or the U.S.? History Russia File
August 08, 2000 Women Combat Aviators of the Patriotic War Told that the Rodina was not in so bad a shape that she needed girls to protect her, these future heroes were sent home to their mothers. Soon, they were called back and became a crucial element in the protection of their homeland and victory over Nazi Germany. History Russia File
August 06, 2000 Dagestan - Islamic Center and War Zone Part II - Islamic rebels History Religion Russia File
