Current Moscow Time: 22:52:3819 May 2013
The world’s biggest country, in a magazine. Since 1956.
Russian Life: September 1995
1: Read it and believe it
Where to find English reading material in the capital.
Practical Traveler
3: Open Sesame, Russian Style
Great phrases to open conversational and other doors in Russian.
Survival Russian
4: The Power of Satire
The popular TV program "Kukly" has plenty of fans, but, unfortunately, also a few critics in high places. A look at this offbeat satirical program.
Features
6: Russia's A Team
A profile of Russia's elite "Alpha" group--a covert task force designed to counter high level security threats.
Features
8: The Greening of Russia
Our cover story, on the history of and challenges facing Russia's green movement, in particular Greenpeace Russia.
Features
10: Kalmykia: Where East Really Meets West
A profile of the republic of Kalmykia, which separates Russia from the Caucasus.
Travel
12: Lenin's Last Stand
A visit to Gorkiye Leninskiye, where Lenin died. Once the most sacred of Soviet sites, it has since fallen on hard times.
Features