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Russian Life: May/June 2008
7: Staffing the Army
A look at the expectations and realities surrounding the spring call-up.
Note Book
19: The First Woman in Space
Never "one of the boys," Valentina Tereshkova became an icon, a symbol for Soviet space achievements. But she only ever went into space once.
:: Translation by Nora Favorov
Russian Calendar
21: Independence Day
It did not seem like such a big deal at the time, Russia declaring its sovereignty on June 12, 1992. Everyone was doing. Maybe that is why so few people can remember the holiday now...
:: Translation by Nora Favorov
Russian Calendar
23: The Tunguska X-File
What really happened over the Podkamennaya Tunguska river on June 30, 1908? And why do people get so obsessed about it?
:: Translation by Nora Favorov
Russian Calendar
26: Far & Away
A consideration of the many Russia ways to signify the boondocks, the middle-of-nowhere, etc.
:: Illustrations/Images by Victor Bogorad
Survival Russian
28: Torzhok: Ancient Crossroads
This ancient river town long stood at the crossroads of Russian commerce and travel. It may even have once saved Rus' from the Horde. Today, it has a more modest goal: reclaiming its heritage and becoming a thriving tourist destination.
Features
36: Floating Churches
If the people can't come to church, then it may be time to take the church to the people. Alexander Mozhayev takes us on a visit to a church that makes its home along the river, aboard a converted barge.
:: Translation by Paul E. Richardson
Features
41: Crossing Russia by Boat
Nearly four decades ago, some intrepid adventurers came up with the idea to cross Russia by river. Nora Favorov recounts some of the highlights of their four-month, 14,000 kilometer odyssey.
Features
50: Russian Vancouver
Had history taken a different turn, today's western reaches of British Columbia might instead by the southeastern tip of the Russian empire. Nathaniel Christopher explores the impression Russia left behind in Vancouver and British Columbia.
Features
58: Russian Food With a Twist
At Moscow's fashionable GQ Bar, Chef Konstantin Ivlev cooks up a new style of Russian cuisine. Here we present a flashy Baked Chicken Breast with Garlic, Potatoes and Truffles.
Cuisine
60: Cold War, Terrorism and Culture
Review of The New Cold War, The Magical Chorus, Angel of Vengeance and The Silencing. Plus a look at two fine new language learning books.
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