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Russian Life: January 1996

January 1996 We are sorry, but we no longer have any back issues available of this issue. You may, however, order xerox copies of any article in this issue by following the links below for individual articles. Please note, however, that there is a minimum charge for xeroxing articles.
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4: Sailing with the Sun: The Return of Christmas Katherine E. Young
Like everything else in Russia, the celebration of Christmas is in transition. Our author traces the turbulent history of Russia's Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Features

9: The Irony of Fate Katherine E. Young
A profile of Russians' favorite holiday movie, "The Irony of Fate."
Features

10: The Art of the Tusovka Oleg Pshenichny
World famous entertainers, huge crowds, expensive tickets. It looks like a western-style concert spectacular -- only something's different. Russia's nascent mass entertainment industry will require a "getting acquainted" period for both fans and performers.
Features

13: A Few False Friends Mikhail Ivanov
A look at words that sound like English words, but mean nothing like what they sound like.
Survival Russian

14: For Love & Money Mikhail Ivanov
Tennis is Russia's new sports craze. Freed of the stigma of "individualism" that was a taboo in Soviet times, it is now the sport of choice of the political elite.
Features

18: The Heart and Hearth of Wooden Toys Colleen Combes
A look at the wonderful folk art of wood carving that grew up in and around the ancient village of Bogorodskoye.
Features

20: Riding the Russian Rails Scott D. McDonald
Tips and information on riding Russia's railways, for short or long trips.
Practical Traveler

24: A Salad by any other name Yelena Utenkova
Empires and goverments may rise and fall, but Stolichny salad persists.
Cuisine