At a time when it would seem Russians have little in the present to glory in, there is ever more reason for looking to the past.

It is wholly appropriate that the 40th anniversary of Russian Life should be overshadowed by the 300th anniversary of the Russian Fleet.

For better or for worse, heat in Russia — whether the climatic or the political variety — doesn’t last too long.

This summer, as you receive your July issue of Russian Life, a small piece of history is being made to which we saw fit to dedicate our cover story.

Anyone who dare contest that women hold together the fabric of Russian society has not spent much time in that country.

An issue with everything from bliny to Vyazma.

A few weeks ago our company, Russian Information Services, agreed to take over as publisher of Russian Life.