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.
September 01, 2000 Tuber or Not Tuber The potato, a beloved staple at the Russian table, was first met in Russia with riots and superstition.
September 01, 2000 How Beer Can Save Russia The title says it all. Beer is making a comeback in Russia, and one can hope that vodka consumption will take a hit.
August 19, 2000 Freedom? Serfs and Slaves; did Emancipation really mean freedom in Russia or the U.S.? History Russia File
August 18, 2000 Shaman and Native Mysticism 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. Regions Religion Russia File
August 15, 2000 Nina Novikova, St. Petersburg Artist The life and works of this thirty-eight year old, single mother and wonderful artist. Art Culture Russia File
August 08, 2000 Women Combat Aviators of the Patriotic War Told that the Rodina was not in so bad a shape that she needed girls to protect her, these future heroes were sent home to their mothers. Soon, they were called back and became a crucial element in the protection of their homeland and victory over Nazi Germany. History Russia File
August 06, 2000 Dagestan - Islamic Center and War Zone Part II - Islamic rebels History Religion Russia File
July 01, 2000 Can I sip on your Tchaikovsky? Tchaikovsky, music and composers are all grist for this column's mill.
July 01, 2000 A Tender Tartar Dish Shashlik a la Tartar is the featured dish this issue, with a delectable plum sauce... No summer could be complete without it.
July 01, 2000 Peter and the Cathedral Interestingly, both Tchaikovsky and Savior’s have been surrounded by controversy since well before both rose to prominence in Moscow 117 or so years ago.
