November 01, 2001 Take a Gander at this Goose Roast goose with apples is the holiday dish recommended this year.
October 26, 2001 Political Trade Offs Russia deserves concessions from the US in return for its support regarding Afghanistan and other issues. Should Putin have secured this political payments up front? What, if anything, will he take home from the November summit? Int'l Relations Politics Russia File
October 24, 2001 Fyodor Dostoevsky The tormented and, often, tragic life of Russia's great 19th century author of masterpieces such as The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment. Literature Russia File
October 18, 2001 Creation of the Comintern In 1919, after two failed Socialist Internationals, Lenin decided that there was a need for a new organization to bring solidarity among the working class; the Communist International was born. History Politics Russia File
October 18, 2001 Russian Imperial Easter Eggs Skilled craftsman, Carl Fabergé, and his unsurpassed eggs which were presented to the Tsar's family each Easter. Art Russia File
October 16, 2001 Orthodox Christian Canonization Canonization, in the Orthodox Church, is different from sainthood in the Catholic Church. Learn how and why individuals are added to the canon and the role this plays in Orthodox spirituality. Religion Russia File
September 29, 2001 Leon Trotsky Table of contents for complete text of Trotsky's "The Lessons of October." Literature Russia File
September 22, 2001 Peasants Links to a collection of authoritative sites on peasants in Russia's history. History Russia File
September 16, 2001 Book Picks - Architecture Editor's book choices about Russian architecture. Art Literature Russia File
September 12, 2001 Origins of the Slavic Cross The Cross is the universal symbol of Christianity, thanks to Constantine. The Slavic Cross is unique in that it has three, not one, crossbars. Learn the rich symbology of this symbol. Religion Russia File
