June 13, 2000 Role of Women in Russian Cooking By Linda DeLaine Today, the wonderful, hearty and traditional recipes and meals of the Russian table can be attributed to the efforts of Russian women to provide sustenance and nurturing to their families. Culture Food & Drink Women
Cabiria of the Bypass Canal By Marina Palei Excerpt from this important novel, which is a standout example of "strongly articulated female subjectivity." Women
The Women of Lazarus By Marina Stepnova An excerpt from the award-winning novel of the lifelong friendship between a childless couple and a troubled genius. Women
Eternal Love By Bulat Okudzhava An autobiographical piece about the author's humorous search for true love. Women
Love for Women By Bulat Okudzhava An amorous selection of poems/songs, including "The gray of a late autumn sky"; "I feel the need for someone I can pray to"; and "Sentimental March". Women
Feminist Titles By Natalya Beskhlebnaya The Russian language codifies gender inequality through, among other things, misogynistic proverbs, and far from neutral job titles. What is to be done? Culture Language Women