October 11, 2005 Chechnya; Land of Conflict Republic of Chechnya and Russia; ancient ethnic conflict in modern times. History Int'l Relations Regions Russia File
December 17, 2001 Dagestan - Islamic Center and War Zone Dagestan Republic, the war with Chechyna and the battle for ancient Islamic homeland. History Regions Russia File
June 14, 2001 Weather Across Russia Check current conditions and forecasts for several Russian cities. Environment Regions Russia File
February 09, 2001 Doukhobors of Russia The origins, persecution and emigration to Canada of the Russian religious sect known as the Doukhobors. A direct result of Nikon's reforms and resulting Church schism, learn about their beliefs and culture. Regions Russia File
August 18, 2000 Shaman and Native Mysticism The term Shaman is both a noun and a verb. It is from the Tungus language and is seen as saman or haman. The actions of the Shaman are, what western explorers referred to as, Shamanism. It is the oldest known demonstration of human spirituality. Regions Religion Russia File
June 03, 2000 Golden Khokhloma Unique and enchanting folk art from the region of Transvolga. Art Regions Russia File
March 15, 2000 String of Pearls Russia and Japan have yet to sign a WWII peace treaty. At the center of the dispute are four ancient volcanic islands, part of the Kuril Islands help by Russia and known to Japan as the Northern Territory. History Int'l Relations Regions Russia File
July 01, 1995 American On Island During Sakhalin Quake Special report from the scene of the devastating May 28, 1995 quake on Sakhalin Island. Government Regions
We Have Land Enough How the situation in Russia looks from a village in the very remote and very Far East. Regions Rural Life War
About Those Sogdians A few starting points for exploring and understanding the rich culture of Sogdia, homeland of the protagonist in The Pet Hawk of the House of Abbas. History Regions
Memory On Trial Finland’s occupation of Karelia during WWII is being recast as a genocide. Dissent History Regions War
