September 01, 2000 The Russian Invasion It has been said that a successful invasion is the one that goes unnoticed until it is too late to resist. The Russian Invasion of America is in full swing.
September 01, 2000 House No. 1 One hundred years ago, ground was broken for Moscow's Hotel National, a veritable institution with an incomparable view of the Kremlin.
September 01, 2000 The Poet from the Black List Alexander Chyorny is a poet often hidden by the shadow of Pushkin and other "greats." Yet his work deserves much more attention.
September 01, 2000 125 Russophiles in Search of the Perfect Vodka So what is this year's best vodka? Here's what 125 Russophiles at our Third Annual International Vodka Taste-Off concluded.
September 01, 2000 Omsk: Siberia's Southern Outpost Founded on bloodshed, a crossroads for exiles and a crucible of the Civil War, this Siberian city is now a model of diversity and perserverence. Travel
September 01, 2000 The Russian Invasion Watch out Nashville! These seven, hypertalented young musicians from Obninsk are set to take the American country music world by storm.
September 01, 2000 To Russia With Potatoes In Holland, land is expensive and hard to come by. So Steven Lawtiens headed East, to grow potatoes in Russia.
September 01, 2000 Not your everyday potato Kartofelnaya zapekanka, a baked casserole with potatoes, onions and mushrooms, is the dish of choice for this issue's recipe page, which is part of our annual Russian Flavors section, focusing this year on potatoes.