From his studio in Theodosia, the painter Ivan Aivazovsky completed 6000 works--mainly of ships and the sea. On the occasion of the 160th anniversary of this prolific master's birth, we tell the artist's life story.
Is Russia still the best-read nation in the world? Have Sidney Sheldon and Barbara Cartland shoved aside the classics? We look at the state of books and reading in today's Russia.
From the "Great Fire" of 1812 to the present day, Moscow has been plagued by fires that have decimated the city and its cultural heritage. We look at the history of the men fighting Russia's fires.
Readers comment and correct.
The latest from the travel front.
All the news that fits from all across Russia.
All about honey and bears is discussed in this issue's Survival Russian column.
Fort Ross was the southernmost point of Russian colonization of North America. On the 185th anniversary of the fort's founding, we offer a brief history and a photo essay.
Pavel Nakhimov was one of Russia's great naval leaders. We look at his life and achievements.
Like a stunning chrysalis preserved in a drop of amber, Veliky Ustyug survives in Northern Russia, little touched by the 850 years of history it marks this month.
A Q&A with some well-traveled experts on what you need to know when and before traveling in Russia's provinces.
Ukha -- fresh fish soup, is popular across Russia. Here's the recipe!
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