October 17, 2006 Matryoshka - Soul of Russia The history and traditions surrounding matryoshka; Russian nesting dolls; Russia's most sought after folkart souvenir. Russia File
September 01, 2006 The Bering Strait The "discovery" of the Bering Strait happened well before Vitus Bering passed through its icy narrows.
September 01, 2006 Dmitry Shostakovich A short biography of the composer whose life was continually challenged by the Powers That Be.
September 01, 2006 The Soviet Table A consideration of how much Russian cuisine has changed since the Soviet era, when the magazine was founded.
September 01, 2006 Moscow and Russia A review of a new "biography" of Moscow during WWII and a photo book on Russia.
September 01, 2006 Back to School Looking back on how the first day of school (and the school year) has changed since the Soviet era.
September 01, 2006 Moscow The Expensive There are really two Moscows: one for expats and one for residents, but both are expensive.
