September 12, 2001 Origins of the Slavic Cross The Cross is the universal symbol of Christianity, thanks to Constantine. The Slavic Cross is unique in that it has three, not one, crossbars. Learn the rich symbology of this symbol. Religion Russia File
September 04, 2001 Book Picks - Russian Orthodox Christianity Editor's choice of books about Russian Orthodox Christianity. Literature Religion Russia File
September 03, 2001 Soviet Foreign Policy A series of articles which deal with Soviet foreign policy. In Part One, we make our way through a series of treaties, pacts and secret alliances during the years leading up to WWII and Germany's attack on Russia. History Int'l Relations Politics Russia File
August 21, 2001 Music During the Soviet Regime Great composers of 20th century Russia. This feature includes four MIDI sound files of well-known works. Art Culture Russia File
August 09, 2001 Christ the Savior Cathedral & Romanov Canonization The Russian Orthodox Church Council of Bishops voted in favor of canonization of Tsar Nicholas II and family on August 14, 2000. The ceremony was held in the newly concecrated Christ the Savior Cathedral on Aug. 20. The cornerstone of the cathedral was placed on Christmas, January 7, 1995. Religion Russia File
July 10, 2001 Alexandra and the Romanovs The last Tsarina of Russia and her role in the fall of the dynasty. History Russia File
July 03, 2001 Amber Room This gift from Germany to Peter I, taken away by Nazi Germany and feared to be lost forever to history has been partially reconstructed. Art History Russia File
July 01, 2001 Book Picks - Government Editor's picks of books about Russia's government. Literature Politics Russia File
June 26, 2001 Invasion of Russia Remembered Sixtieth Anniversary of Operation Barbarossa; June 22, 2001. History Int'l Relations Russia File
June 26, 2001 Tunguska Event What fell from the sky ninety years ago in a remote region of Siberia? Was it the beginning of a pattern of events leading to the doomsday prediction of the future? History Science Russia File
June 23, 2001 Book Picks - Folklore Editor's choice of books about Russian folklore and folktales. Art Literature Russia File
