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Russian Life: March 1997
4: Secret Mission
In 1697, Peter the Great made history as the first Russian Tsar ever to cross his country's borders. Traveling incognito, Peter visited Holland and England to master the arts of shipbuilding and navigation. What he learned there revolutionized Russia.
Features
9: A Woman's Affair
Svetlana Protasova's one wish in life is to fly Russian MiGs. Sergei Babichev tells the story of her courage in pursuit of that goal.
Features
12: Road of Bones to the Coldest Place in the World
For the past 28 years, Gary and Monica Westcott have been circling the globe as the Turtle Expedition. In the winter of 1996, they began a 16,000 mile drive across Russia, from Magadan in the East to Karelia in the West. Gary Westcott narrates this first installment in their amazing adventure.
Travel
23: Russian Fasting Traditions
What does it mean for an Orthodox believer to fast?
Russian Calendar
24: In Search of the Russian Idea
A review of Resurrection, by David Remnick, and The Agony of the Russian Idea, by Tim McDaniel, and a consideration of Russia's attempt to define and embrace a new National Idea.
Under Review
27: It's the little things that count
The language and etiquette of gift-giving.
Survival Russian
28: In History's Wake
The pluses and minuses of taking a cruise in Russia, with listings of major cruise travel providers.
Practical Traveler
32: This berry pie fits the bill
Chernika pirogi -- berry pie is a great way to warm up the kitchen in winter. Pies are at the center of Russian celebrations and berry pies are truly beloved.
Cuisine