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- May 10, 2001
- Book Picks - Former Soviet States
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Editor's suggestions of books about the transition of the former Soviet States.
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- May 8, 2001
- Russian Trivia Quiz 2
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- March 15, 2001
- Century of Rebellion; Years of Tsar Alexi
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After the Time of Troubles and the beginning of the Romanov Dynasty (1613), Russia saw a century characterized by rebellion and war.
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- March 14, 2001
- The Calendar Issue
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A brief look at the often time confusing issue of the 'old' and 'new' calendars used by Russia and the Russian Orthodox Church. This article contains links to indepth and more technical material on the subject.
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- February 20, 2001
- End of an Era
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The presidency and life of former President Boris Yeltsin who resigned on December 31, 1999.
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- February 9, 2001
- Emperor of all Russia
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The dramatic life and times of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia who reigned from 1826 to 1855. Nicholas I believed that he was accountable directly to God for all of his actions and answered to no man. This has become known as the <I>Nicholas System</I>.
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- January 20, 2001
- Old Hymn, New Words
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The 'old' Soviet Hymn is now the official anthem of the Russian Federation, minus the original lyrics. New lyrics have been approved by Pres. Putin; read them and listen to the Anthem here.
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