August 18, 2000 Shaman and Native Mysticism By Linda DeLaine The term Shaman is both a noun and a verb. It is from the Tungus language and is seen as saman or haman. The actions of the Shaman are, what western explorers referred to as, Shamanism. It is the oldest known demonstration of human spirituality. Regions Religion
August 06, 2000 Dagestan - Islamic Center and War Zone By Linda DeLaine Part II - Islamic rebels History Religion
January 24, 2000 Kievan Rus' and the Church By Linda DeLaine The origin of the Rurik Dynasty and introduction of the Orthodox Church. History Religion
January 01, 1990 Butina, Babies, and Baby-making By Irina Bukharin 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
January 01, 1990 Christmastide Tradition By Linda DeLaine St. Nicholas, Babouschka, Christmas Eve festivities . . .Ded Moroz leading to Christmas on January 7th. Culture Holidays Religion Russian Life Magazine
