January 27, 2004 Putinlovefest Russia's March presidential election was exciting for about 5 minutes, when there was talk amongst "opposition" candidates of boycotting elections, to deny Putin an electoral minimum, bringing a constitutionally mandated end to his presidency. But, by minute 6, a prominent democrat had defected and enough wacko candidates were popping up in the wings to guarantee the required 50% voter turnout. Now we are ensured a Putinlovefest of unprecedented proportions. Stay tuned... Russia File
November 05, 2003 Who Are the Russians? A look at the notion of "ethnic" Russians. Culture History Russia File
November 01, 2003 Does Russia Matter? Just how important is Russia in the world? Culture Environment History Int'l Relations Russia File
June 14, 2003 Winner Take All From rather inauspicious origins in the Ural mountains, Konstantin Tszyu has gone on to become the world's greatest boxer in his weight class. But he has never lost his perspective. Sports Russia File
May 01, 2002 Russian Serfs and Nikolai Gogol The serf system in early 19th century Russia and writer, Nikolai Gogol. History Literature Russia File
March 20, 2002 Russia and Belarus Background and current information regarding the Russia - Belarus merger and why the former Soviet state is of importance to Russia. Int'l Relations Politics Russia File
March 12, 2002 2002 Winter Olympics Olympics news, TV schedules, events, medals and more. Sports 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
December 14, 2001 Pres. Putin's Response to US ABM Withdrawal Complete English text of President Putin's official response to the December 13, 2001, announcement of the withdrawal from the ABM Treaty by the US. Int'l Relations Politics Russia File
December 04, 2001 Nazi-Soviet Pact and Barbarossa Germany's efforts to occupy the Soviet Union during WWII and executions of thousands of Jews on Russian soil. History Politics Russia File
December 02, 2001 Photo Favorites A gallery of my favorite photographs from St. Petersburg Times photographers Alexander Belenky and Sergey Grachev. These gentlemen have not published a picture I did not like. My favorites are those that I feel best showcase their talents and portray Russian life and culture. Art Culture Russia File
