April 01, 1997 The Yeast of Russia Few national or religious groups have had as profound or controversial a role in Russian history as the Jews. Rachel Blustain provides a look at this history and reports on the state of Russian Jewry today.
April 01, 1997 Off Russia's Beaten Path A look at adventure travel in Russia today, with lists of tours and firms and their offerings. Plus things to consider before "making the leap."
April 01, 1997 A dissident's dessert Paskha Cheesecake is a spring treat was banned in the Stalin era. But now it is back in all of its rich glory.
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.
