November 28, 2001, Newsletter

Author: Linda DeLaine
Website: RL Online
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Summary: Fourth Annual Taste of Russia and Vodka Taste-off, Music during the Soviet Regime, Lacquer Miniatures, Dostoevsky and more.

RUSSIAN LIFE'S
RUSSIAN CULTURE GUIDE NEWSLETTER

By Linda DeLaine, Editor
November 28, 2001

WHAT'S NEW

Join Russian Life for the Fourth Annual Taste of Russia and Vodka Taste-off!

This year's event is sure to be the best yet. Spend a weekend in the Berkshire Mountains at the beautiful Eastover Resort in Lenox, Massachusetts, December 8 - 9, 2001.

Weekend includes one night's accommodations at the resort, the Vodka Taste-off with entertainment, authentic Russian dinner featuring fine Georgian wines and a full Russian brunch the following morning. The cost for all of this is just $150 per person, gratuities included.

Space is limited; call Eastover Resort now for reservations: 800-822-2386
($50 non-refundable deposit per person required).

Eastover Resort website

Taste of Russia Brochure

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Christmastide Traditions
St. Nicholas, Babouschka, Christmas Eve festivities . . . leading to Christmas on January 7th.

Russian Lacquer Miniatures: A Mythic
Art Russian lacquered miniatures came to fruition in the Soviet era--skilled icon painters' adaptation of a centuries-old art to new, secular reality. Collector and expert Cherry Gilchrist offers a fascinating look at the history of this art form, plus offers useful tips on how to buy top-quality miniatures.

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.

Moscow Knights
Sixty years ago, the Battle for Moscow marked a turning point in World War Two. For the first time, the Nazi blitzkrieg was halted.

Drinking in Russia
Customs and traditions regarding the consumption of water, tea and vodka.

Music During the Soviet Regime
Great composers of 20th century Russia. This feature includes four MIDI sound files of well-known works.

And much more . . .

REGULAR FEATURES

Russian Culture Update
The 2002 Winter Olympics are not far away. Follow your favorite Russian athletes on the road to Olympic gold. As always, this page is your source for daily news headlines and features.

MP3 in Russia
Listen to a variety of Russian contemporary and classical music from this collection of MP3 files.

PARTING THOUGHTS

A special thanks is due the folks at St. Petersburg Times. This on-line English news zine updates twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. With each update comes new photographs taken by their talented staff photographers. Thanks to the generous permission granted by the Times, selected photos grace our Update page and enhance the week's news stories.

Check the Update page on Tuesdays and Fridays to see new photos from St. Petersburg. News headlines are updated daily.

Don't forget that a Russian Life subscription and 2002 Calendar make the perfect holiday gift - and it's so easy to give; no mall, wrapping, packing or hassle!

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"We together have a common aim - to work towards the prosperity of Russia and its citizens . . . that authorities do not forget their responsibility for the social consequences of their action, of what we often call reform."
Vladimir Putin - TV address, Nov. 27, 2001