January 01, 1997 The Baptism of the Lord The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates this holiday when Western Christians celebrate Epiphany. The article traces the history and meaning of the holiday.
January 01, 1997 What's in a Name? Russian names have meanings that stretch well beyond what you'd expect...
January 01, 1997 The Father of Tsarism Four hundred and fifty years ago this month, Ivan the Terrible became the first Russian ruler to hold the title Tsar. Yurganov examines the life of this talented and cruel leader and discovers that his legacy goes well beyond the founding of a 450-year institution.
January 01, 1997 Fur Without Tears A profile of the work of designer Olga Moiseyenko, whose coats have the look of fur but are made from all natural materials.
January 01, 1997 How Safe is Russia? A survey of safety -- business and personal -- in Russia today. All is not what it seems. Lots of useful safety tips.
January 01, 1997 Once Upon a Fir Tree in a Forest A look at the role of the yolka in Russian holiday celebrations.
December 01, 1996 Dear Demosthenes ... Brezhnevian phrases about in Russian, even today. This column sets them down for posterity.
December 01, 1996 The Changing of Customs? Often feared and even more frequently derided, the Russian State Customs Committee is slowly recovering its mettle after five years of post-soviet hardship. Our cover story peers beyond the hype, offering an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the guardians of the green channel.
December 01, 1996 The Little Angel This short Christmas story by Andreyev was first published in 1916. Fiction
December 01, 1996 The Holy Image Makers The ancient and noble art of icon painting has been a part of life in Russia for eleven centuries. As Olga Listsova discovered, the creation and preservation of icons in Russia is far from a lost art. In quiet, close workshops around the country, masters of the art continue their toil.
