May 01, 1998 Latvia's Terrible Error Russia and Latvia have had strained relations of late due to the latter country's treatment of Russians living in Latvia, and due to lost memories of WWII.
April 01, 1998 Where Have All the Muzhiks Gone? What is to be done about the declining life expectancy of Russian men?
March 01, 1998 Why Should I Love Boris Nikolayevich? It may be sad to see Russia's "weight" in world affairs diminished. But if that is part of the price of doing away with a system that birthed Stalin, so be it.
February 01, 1998 Of Pizza Commercials and Cinema Myths Recent battles for control of the hearts and minds of the Russian film industry...
November 01, 1997 Beware the Third of October! A look back at October 1997, a tumultuous month in Russian politics.
October 01, 1997 For Whom the Bell Tolls A rumination on the waning of Yeltsin's star and the anniversary of the Sputnik satellite.
September 01, 1997 Mourning Russia's Clown Prince A tribute to Yuri Nikulin, comedian, circus clown and beloved actor.
Flame Out Due to the sports doping ban about which much has been written, Russia was not allowed to compete in the Tokyo Olympics this summer. But Russian athletes did compete under the “flag” of the “Russian Olympic Committee” (ROC). Sports
Final Thoughts Considering some telling facts and figures from Russia, the war, and where things are now. Social Issues Statistics War
