June 01, 1997 The Soup of the Russian Nobility Svekolnik is "the other beet soup." This aristocratic soup with a delicate flavor is served cold.
May 01, 1997 It's Spring, Say Thank you to the Party! The first of two weather-related columns collects together phrases and idioms in Russian on spring and summer.
May 01, 1997 A Plague Ignored Most health experts, including the Russian Ministry of Health, are predicting between 800,000-1 million HIV-infected Russians by the year 2000. With this in mind, Russian Life’s Carlota Zimmerman looks at HIV/AIDS in the FSU.
May 01, 1997 Poor Man's Caviar When you can't afford beluga, try eggplant caviar. It's a treat that will spice up any party.
May 01, 1997 The Blue Pearl of Siberia There is no place on earth to compare with Lake Baikal. Explore its shores in this, the third installment in the Westcott's saga about their drive across Russia. Travel
May 01, 1997 The Body Politic A revealing retrospective on Russian leaders' health, from Lenin to Yeltsin -- what they have sought to cover up, and why.
May 01, 1997 Russia, Take Heart An examination of Russia's ailing healthcare system, through the lens of Moscow's elite Bakulev Center. Bakulev is one of the best heart hospitals in all Russia. So why is the paint peeling and who do doctors and nurses moonlight? If this is the best, what of the rest?
May 01, 1997 How Friendly the Sky? How safe are Russia's skies? This installment of the Practical Traveler takes an in -depth look and offers suggestions on how to travel more safely.
