September 04, 2007 Ded Moroz By Linda DeLaine Ded Moroz; Grandfather Frost; is the Russian counterpart to the Western Santa Claus and other Gift Givers worldwide. He and his assistant, Snegurochka, continue to delight children and adults alike. In 2000, Santa Claus traveled to Russia to meet Ded Moroz for the first time! Culture History Holidays
April 23, 2001 Kulich - Sweetbread Recipe By Linda DeLaine A sweetbread that is a Pascha (Easter) tradition. Food & Drink Holidays
January 23, 2001 Russian Pascha By Linda DeLaine Easter is the most important celebration of the Russian Orthodox Church. Find out what constitutes a traditional Pascha meal and read the Patriarch's message. Culture Holidays Religion
December 10, 2000 Readings for Feast Day of St. Nicholas By Linda DeLaine Scriptures and prayers for the Orthodox Feast Day of St. Nicholas of Myra. Holidays Literature Religion
November 07, 2000 Day of Accord and Reconciliation By Linda DeLaine Celebrated on November 7, this Russian holiday used to be called Revolution Day and was the most important holiday during the Soviet Era. History Holidays
January 01, 1990 Christmastide Tradition By Linda DeLaine St. Nicholas, Babouschka, Christmas Eve festivities . . .Ded Moroz leading to Christmas on January 7th. Culture Holidays Religion Russian Life Magazine
Our Transcription and Dating System Where we explain how Russian Life deals with the knotty issues of transcription and dates, and what our standards are. Holidays Reference
