May 12, 2001 Emperor of all Russia Part II of article about Tsar Nicholas I of Russia. History Russia File
May 10, 2001 Book Picks - Former Soviet States Editor's suggestions of books about the transition of the former Soviet States. History Literature Russia File
April 23, 2001 Kulich - Sweetbread Recipe A sweetbread that is a Pascha (Easter) tradition. Food & Drink Holidays Russia File
March 15, 2001 Century of Rebellion; Years of Tsar Alexi After the Time of Troubles and the beginning of the Romanov Dynasty (1613), Russia saw a century characterized by rebellion and war. History Russia File
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 18, 2001 ABM, NMD - Alphabet Soup of Defense Do you think the Cold War was over? Existing tensions between Russia and the U.S. regarding missile defense and NATO expansion are increasing. Is it possible for both to protect their interests against perceived threats without becoming a threat to each other?(originally published Feb. 2001) Politics Science Russia File
February 18, 2001 ABM, NMD - Alphabet Soup of Defense Part II looks at the concern many have for a 'new' cold war. Politics Science Russia File
February 18, 2001 ABM, NMD - Alphabet Soup of Defense Part III - some thoughts on Russia-US relations. Politics 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
