March 01, 1997 A Woman's Affair Svetlana Protasova's one wish in life is to fly Russian MiGs. Sergei Babichev tells the story of her courage in pursuit of that goal.
March 01, 1997 Road of Bones to the Coldest Place in the World For the past 28 years, Gary and Monica Westcott have been circling the globe as the Turtle Expedition. In the winter of 1996, they began a 16,000 mile drive across Russia, from Magadan in the East to Karelia in the West. Gary Westcott narrates this first installment in their amazing adventure. Travel
March 01, 1997 Secret Mission In 1697, Peter the Great made history as the first Russian Tsar ever to cross his country's borders. Traveling incognito, Peter visited Holland and England to master the arts of shipbuilding and navigation. What he learned there revolutionized Russia.
March 01, 1997 In History's Wake The pluses and minuses of taking a cruise in Russia, with listings of major cruise travel providers.
March 01, 1997 In Search of the Russian Idea A review of Resurrection, by David Remnick, and The Agony of the Russian Idea, by Tim McDaniel, and a consideration of Russia's attempt to define and embrace a new National Idea.
March 01, 1997 This berry pie fits the bill Chernika pirogi -- berry pie is a great way to warm up the kitchen in winter. Pies are at the center of Russian celebrations and berry pies are truly beloved.
