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May 10, 2001
Book Picks - Former Soviet States
Book Picks - Former Soviet States

Editor's suggestions of books about the transition of the former Soviet States.

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Tags: books, former soviet states
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May 8, 2001
Russian Trivia Quiz 2
Russian Trivia Quiz 2
Tags: russian, history, quiz
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March 15, 2001
Century of Rebellion; Years of Tsar Alexi
Century of Rebellion; Years of Tsar Alexi

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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Tags: alexie romanov, history, russian
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March 14, 2001
The Calendar Issue
The Calendar Issue

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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Tags: russian calendar, julian, gregorian
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February 20, 2001
End of an Era
End of an Era

The presidency and life of former President Boris Yeltsin who resigned on December 31, 1999.

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Tags: russian, history, yeltsin
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February 9, 2001
Emperor of all Russia
Emperor of all Russia

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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Tags: nicholas, tsar, emperor
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January 20, 2001
Old Hymn, New Words
Old Hymn, New Words

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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Tags: national anthem, russia
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