With his reelection a sure bet, President Vladimir Putin is poised to begin his second Kremlin term. We turned to a noted satirist and opposition activist to find out what he projects for Putin 2.0.

Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky have translated Bulgakov's most "difficult" work: The Master and Margarita, as well as many of Russia's msot famous works of fiction. Editor Mikhail Ivanov sat down with them in Paris to talk about Bulgakov, the translator's art, and Russian literature.

In our second of three articles on Tchaikovsky, we talk with the woman Russia has entrusted with protecting his archive, home and image ...

In this companion to our cover story, we talk with Russian architecture expert William Brumfield about the significance and manner of Savior's rebuilding.

At 99, Boris Yefimov has seen it all. From Leon Trotsky to Boris Berezovsky. In this interview, he tells amazing stories of our century.

Where we interview Sergei Rogov, a top Russian expert and government advisor, on the past, present and future of US-Russian relations.

Russian Life visits with a leading expert on Nikolai Gogol, to consider the writer's legacy and influence.

An interview with Roy Medvedev about the drinking habits and policies of Russian and Soviet leaders.

Famed ballet star Andris Liyepa talks with Russian Life about Rudolph Nureyev.

Alexander Shilov, 54, is one of those few, lucky artists who has enjoyed recognition during his lifetime. We meet him for an interview.

Associate editor Anna Hoare caught up with hockey superstar Sergei Fyodorov to get his views on Russian and American hockey and his future plans.