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So what is this year's best vodka? Here's what 125 Russophiles at our Third Annual International Vodka Taste-Off concluded.

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.

Watch out Nashville! These seven, hypertalented young musicians from Obninsk are set to take the American country music world by storm.

In Holland, land is expensive and hard to come by. So Steven Lawtiens headed East, to grow potatoes in Russia.

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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.

The potato, a beloved staple at the Russian table, was first met in Russia with riots and superstition.

The title says it all. Beer is making a comeback in Russia, and one can hope that vodka consumption will take a hit.

Serfs and Slaves; did Emancipation really mean freedom in Russia or the U.S.?

The term Shaman is both a noun and a verb. It is from the Tungus language and is seen as saman or haman. The actions of the Shaman are, what western explorers referred to as, Shamanism. It is the oldest known demonstration of human spirituality.

The life and works of this thirty-eight year old, single mother and wonderful artist.