September 12, 2001 Origins of the Slavic Cross The Cross is the universal symbol of Christianity, thanks to Constantine. The Slavic Cross is unique in that it has three, not one, crossbars. Learn the rich symbology of this symbol. Religion
September 04, 2001 Book Picks - Russian Orthodox Christianity Editor's choice of books about Russian Orthodox Christianity. Literature Religion
September 01, 2001 Plum Jam Fit for Piping Hot Tea Plum preserves is a traditional fall dish served with tea and cakes. Here's an easy recipe as jams go.
August 21, 2001 Music During the Soviet Regime Great composers of 20th century Russia. This feature includes four MIDI sound files of well-known works. Art Culture
August 09, 2001 Christ the Savior Cathedral & Romanov Canonization The Russian Orthodox Church Council of Bishops voted in favor of canonization of Tsar Nicholas II and family on August 14, 2000. The ceremony was held in the newly concecrated Christ the Savior Cathedral on Aug. 20. The cornerstone of the cathedral was placed on Christmas, January 7, 1995. Religion
July 01, 2001 Chicken Kiev's little-known origin Chicken Mikhailovsky is the real name of that dish we know as Chicken Kiev.
May 14, 2001 Andrey Rublev The author of the Old Testament Trinityicon; his life and other works. Art History Religion
May 01, 2001 Beijing to Moscow: Six Days on the Trans-Siberian Author John Lee takes us on a ride on the Trans-Siberian, complete with traders, babushkas and long days in a train racing across the steppe. Travel
May 01, 2001 Salmon Fit For a Tsar Imperial Salmon (Lososina Imperial) is a luxurious baked salmon, wrapped with bacon and crabmeat, then topped with a decadent cream sauce.
April 23, 2001 Kulich - Sweetbread Recipe A sweetbread that is a Pascha (Easter) tradition. Food & Drink Holidays
