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Russian Life: July 1997
6: Painting up a Storm
From his studio in Theodosia, the painter Ivan Aivazovsky completed 6000 works--mainly of ships and the sea. On the occasion of the 160th anniversary of this prolific master's birth, we tell the artist's life story.
Features
13: The bear's favors and favorite meals
All about honey and bears is discussed in this issue's Survival Russian column.
Survival Russian
14: Little Russia by the Sea
Fort Ross was the southernmost point of Russian colonization of North America. On the 185th anniversary of the fort's founding, we offer a brief history and a photo essay.
Travel
16: What is Russia Reading?
Is Russia still the best-read nation in the world? Have Sidney Sheldon and Barbara Cartland shoved aside the classics? We look at the state of books and reading in today's Russia.
Features
23: Fighting Mankind's Worst Enemy
From the "Great Fire" of 1812 to the present day, Moscow has been plagued by fires that have decimated the city and its cultural heritage. We look at the history of the men fighting Russia's fires.
Features
29: Our Old Man and the Sea
Pavel Nakhimov was one of Russia's great naval leaders. We look at his life and achievements.
Russian Calendar
30: Hidden Jewel of the North
Like a stunning chrysalis preserved in a drop of amber, Veliky Ustyug survives in Northern Russia, little touched by the 850 years of history it marks this month.
:: Illustrations/Images by William C. Brumfield
Travel
36: Preparing for the Provinces
A Q&A with some well-traveled experts on what you need to know when and before traveling in Russia's provinces.
Practical Traveler
40: A soup for real men
Ukha -- fresh fish soup, is popular across Russia. Here's the recipe!
Cuisine