November 5, 2001 Newsletter

Author: Linda DeLaine
Website: RL Online
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Summary: In this issue; 'The Walls Came Tumbling Down' (Nov. 9, 1989), 'Peace, Land, Bread' (Nov. 7, 1917), 'Russian Ladies in Space' and more.

RUSSIAN LIFE'S
RUSSIAN CULTURE GUIDE NEWSLETTER

By Linda DeLaine, Editor
November 5, 2001

APOLOGIES! As many of you are aware by now, we are having some technical difficulties with the list server. We believe we have the issues resolved and that this mailing will provide you with a 'clean' copy of this newsletter. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the mix-up. Spasibo!

WHAT'S NEW

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* Opinions, we all have a few! If you feel strongly about an issue or event and would like to share your viewpoints, here's your chance. Email your comments to me and request that they be posted in the OP/ED Department of the Russian Culture Guide site. Be sure to indicate whether or not you want your name (first and/or last) and/or email address revealed. Your desire for privacy will be respected. The only rule is, keep it clean. Foul language, threats, profane racial/ethnic slurs, etc., will be edited out. Let's hear what you have to say!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Dagestan - Islamic Center and War Zone
Dagestan Republic, the war with Chechyna and the battle for ancient Islamic homeland. http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=202

Doukhobors of Russia
The origins, persecution and emigration to Canada of the Russian religious sect known as the Doukhobors. A direct result of Nikon's reforms and resulting Church schism, learn about their beliefs and culture.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=154

In the Footsteps of Andrei Rublyov
Andronikov Monastery in Moscow was long the capital's easternmost outpost, a fortress erected at the end of the Tatar Yoke. Editor Mikhail Ivanov takes a trip down memory lane, which just happens to lead past this beautiful monument.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=20

The Walls Came Tumbling Down!
Anniversary of the November 9, 1989, fall of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of Russia's transformation to democracy.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=246

Matryoshka ~ Soul of Russia
The history and traditions surrounding matryoshka; Russian nesting dolls; Russia's most sought after folk art souvenir.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=196

Russian Ladies in Space
Soviet cosmonauts Valentina Tereshkova and Svetlana Svitskaya made history when they were the first woman in space and first woman to walk in space, respectfully. Elena V. Kondakova represents the new age of Russian Federation cosmonauts as a member of the US/Russian STS-84 crew.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=436

And much more . . .

REGULAR FEATURES

A Russian Culture Update
Breaking news headlines from and about Russia, current events and ongoing coverage of world situations. Complete coverage of the November 13 - 15 summit will be posted here.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=38

Today in Russia’s History – November
Monthly list of major events in Russia’s history.
http://www.russianlife.com/article.cfm?Number=497

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

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"Politicians are the same all over: they promise to build a bridge even where there is no river."
Nikita Khrushchev
Press conference, Oct 1960, Glen Cove, NY