August 01, 1999 Beat the Heat, Go Green! Letny salat, a simple Russian green salad, showcases the fresh harvest from the dacha.
August 01, 1999 The Century's Son At 99, Boris Yefimov has seen it all. From Leon Trotsky to Boris Berezovsky. In this interview, he tells amazing stories of our century. Interview
August 01, 1999 Karelia: Where the Northern Rivers Run What better place to spend August than Russia's Great Green North? In this, the first of three articles devoted to Karelia, we explore the region's history and culture.
August 01, 1999 Kizhi: An Island of History A popular stopover for river cruises, Kizhi island in Karelia is an astonishingly beautiful preserve of some of Russia's best wooden architecture. Travel
August 01, 1999 Paanajarvi: Ancient Wilderness Far in the northwest corner of Karelia is a place little affected by human activity. Paanajarvi National Park struggles to stay green, yet operate in the black.
August 01, 1999 August and September in History Dates and anniversaries that coincide with this fall issue.