Russian Life: March 1996

4: Loyal Wives, Virtuous Mothers Katherine E. Young
Once embraced by Soviet authorities as a celebration of women's liberation under communism, International Women's Day (March 8) stands stripped of ideology, but not consequence. Our author takes the occasion to ask women about their role in the new Russia.
Features

16: The Untold Story: Hillary Clinton & Naina Yeltsin Helen Boldyreff Semler
While their husbands dismantled the Cold War in the late 1980s, Nancy Reagan and Raisa Gorbachev were waging a very visible one on their own. Less well known is the low key though active friendship between current First Ladies Hillary Rodham Clinton and Naina Yeltsin.
Features

19: Of Tickets, Hares and Dozing Fathers Mikhail Ivanov
Useful phrases and idioms from the world of metros, trolleybuses and other public transport.
Survival Russian

20: Study Russia Corin Cummings
From intensive immersion programs to laid back educational tours, opportunities to Study Russian language and culture have never been so varied or accessible.
Features

28: Your Chariot Awaits: Public Transport in Russia Scott D. McDonald
Getting around in the metro and trolleybuses. Tips and information.
Practical Traveler

32: Hold the Maple Syrup: These are Bliny Yelena Utenkova
They may not seem that remarkable on the surface, but bliny, when cooked right, are light and heavenly. Here's how to cook the up right, plus a bit of the folklore about what makes them so important to Russians.
Cuisine