The Crocodile Dostoyevsky's hilarious story about a man swallowed by a crocodile, which was also a brilliant satire on political economy and the importation of Western ideas to Russia. Humor
The Private Life of Alexander Pushkin A touching autobiographical story of the author's first year as a teacher, far from the glittering lights of the capital. Humor
A Great Honor Sometimes unexpected things happen when you are asked to speak and perform in the provinces. Humor
On Tverskoy Boulevard A run in with a traffic cop gives the author some perspective on the importance of literature. Humor
Reflecting on Russian: Tips from a Seven-Year Veteran A few insights to help you make it through Russian 101, from someone who's got a little experience. Education Humor Language Opinion Russia File
The Mouse A poignant autobiographical story of how a writer fell in love with a TV-loving mouse. Humor
Que Faire? One of Teffi's best known stories offers a humorous take on emigre attitudes toward Paris. Humor
ГОПНИК, ЦАРЬ, КАРЛИК A President by any Other Name ... The various ways Russians euphemize the aging denizen of the Kremlin. Dissent Humor Language
