October 26, 2001 Newsletter

Author: Linda DeLaine
Website: RL Online
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Summary: Debut issue of this newsletter features 'Nina Novikova, St. Petersburg Artist,' Fydor Dostoevsky; travel tips 'On Russian Roads' and more.

RUSSIAN LIFE'S
RUSSIAN CULTURE GUIDE NEWSLETTER

By Linda DeLaine, Editor
October 26, 2001

WHAT'S NEW

Greetings and welcome to the newest feature from your favorite magazine, Russian Life! The Russian Culture Guide (http://www.russianlife.com/culture.cfm) is your on-line source for feature articles, links to credible sites on the Internet and book/gift recommendations.

The site is divided into several topical Departments. You will find these departments listed down the left hand side of every page. Each contains annotated links to articles and off-site links.

The Russian Culture Guide will be anything but unchanging. The homepage will be updated weekly and new articles, links and product suggestions added on a continual basis. Bookmark our homepage and be sure to visit often!

Now, I should introduce myself. My name is Linda DeLaine and I am the Editor of the On-line Russian Culture Guide site. From December 1997 till September 2001, I was the Russian Culture guide for About.com. In September, About revamped their taxonomy and all of the international culture sites were taken off the service. While this may have been disappointing, I am delighted to have found a new home with Russian Life!

I welcome your emails. If you have a question, suggestion, need help finding something specific on the Internet or just want to say hello, you may contact me at culture@russianlife.com.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Nina Novikova, St. Petersburg Artist
The life and works of this thirty-eight year old, single mother and wonderful artist.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=439

Fyodor Dostoevsky
The tormented and, often, tragic life of Russia's great 19th century author of masterpieces such as 'The Brothers Karamazov' and 'Crime and Punishment'.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=338

On Russian Roads
Our travel experts provide helpful tips on driving Russia's roads, the preparations to make and the mistakes to avoid.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=7

Peace, Land, Bread!
This was the battle cry of the 1917 October Revolution (old calendar) that would change the history of Russia and affect the entire world.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=147

The Genius of Shostakovich
No musician in the 20th century has been more judged for what he wrote--versus what he composed or performed--than Shostakovich. We asked one of the participants in the controversy surrounding the prolific composer's biography to fill us in.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=19

And more . . .

REGULAR FEATURES

A Russian Culture Update
Breaking news headlines from and about Russia, current events and ongoing coverage of world situations.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=38

Today in Russia’s History – October
Monthly list of major events in Russia’s history.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=466

MP3 from Russia
Listen to a variety of Russian contemporary and classical music from this collection of MP3 files.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=495

PARTING THOUGHTS

Russia is in the news a great deal lately. The conflict in Afghanistan, rebel issues in Georgia and Chechyna and President Putin’s upcoming trip to the U.S. are of interest. As we watch these world events unfold, we are seeing Russia continue to evolve as a free nation and establish her place in the global community.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=496

"For Russia, it is important in principle, by relying on moral principles, to strengthen our country – today and in the future."
President Vladimir Putin - 21 Aug 2001