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Apple Compote for the Soul
October 01, 1997

Apple Compote for the Soul

During the Soviet years, jam was often called povidlo for ideological reasons. It is even rumored that one government member was given the personal mission of taking the foreign name “dzhem” off the menus of public catering enterprises, replacing it with the more neutral povidlo.

Money to the Wind?
October 01, 1997

Money to the Wind?

Beer is certainly not the first beverage associated with Russia. But, in recent yearsm ales, lagers, porters and stouts have been building a following in the land of vodka.

Travel Notes
October 01, 1997

Travel Notes

The latest from the travel front.

Notebook
October 01, 1997

Notebook

All the news that fits from all across Russia.

For Whom the Bell Tolls
October 01, 1997

For Whom the Bell Tolls

A rumination on the waning of Yeltsin's star and the anniversary of the Sputnik satellite.

On Russian Roads
October 01, 1997

On Russian Roads

Our travel experts provide helpful tips on driving Russia's roads, the preparations to make and the mistakes to avoid.

Ahead of Her Time
October 01, 1997

Ahead of Her Time

Our calendar feature looks at the life and struggles of Marina Tsvetaeva, one of this century's greatest poets.

A Magnet for Drama
October 01, 1997

A Magnet for Drama

Magnitogorsk is an unlikely venue for a theatrical revival, but, as author Oksana Voronova reports, that is just what a couple of historical accidents has led to.

The Twelve Chairs
October 01, 1997

The Twelve Chairs

In this installment of our quarterly literary insert, we present an excerpt from a wonderful translation of Ilf & Petrov's Twelve Chairs. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Ilf's birthday.

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