July 01, 1995 American On Island During Sakhalin Quake Special report from the scene of the devastating May 28, 1995 quake on Sakhalin Island. Government Regions
July 01, 1995 Is the Kremlin sinking? Reconstruction showed up some problems with the land supporting the Kremlin. How past and present efforts have alternately weakened and strengthened the fundament of the famed fortress. Government History Moscow
July 01, 1995 Under New Management A few weeks ago our company, Russian Information Services, agreed to take over as publisher of Russian Life. Business Journalism News
July 01, 1995 Bolshoy Tickets: The Inside Track Tips for getting tickets to the hottest show in Moscow. Art Culture Moscow
July 01, 1995 Ruble revival or just a hiccup? A look at the fall and rise of the ruble from April to June 1995. Economy Government
July 01, 1995 Transaero: What's all the fuss about? A look at no-frills debutante in the Russian aero market, Transaero. Business Travel
July 01, 1995 Shchi soup: a not so invisible hand in history For many centuries, shchi soup has been a staple of Russian cuisine. There is evidence that shchi was known in Rus long before the adoption of Christianity in 988 A.D. Customs Food & Drink History Travel
July 01, 1995 A Little Filler, You Know, Can Go a Long Way How to use fillers to make your Russian more colloquial. Culture Language
January 01, 1990 Butina, Babies, and Baby-making This week, depressing news about divisions and birth rates can only really be counteracted with a smile over the Orthodox church’s new take on sex. Culture Humor Int'l Relations News Politics Religion Social Issues The Weekly Russia File Russia File
January 01, 1990 Christmastide Tradition St. Nicholas, Babouschka, Christmas Eve festivities . . .Ded Moroz leading to Christmas on January 7th. Culture Holidays Religion Russian Life Magazine Russia File