December 12, 2000 The Real Santa Find out how a Bishop from Turkey became the patron saint of Moscow and Santa Claus to the world. History Religion Russia File
December 10, 2000 Readings for Feast Day of St. Nicholas Scriptures and prayers for the Orthodox Feast Day of St. Nicholas of Myra. Holidays Literature Religion Russia File
November 15, 2000 Alexander Nevsky Controversial actions of the Russian leader during the Mongol domination of the 13th century. History Russia File
November 07, 2000 Day of Accord and Reconciliation Celebrated on November 7, this Russian holiday used to be called Revolution Day and was the most important holiday during the Soviet Era. History Holidays Russia File
October 12, 2000 U.S. Withdrawal from the ABM Treaty Russia's stance on the issue of the ABM Treaty vs. the U.S. NMD program has well understood and consistant for some time. On December 13, 2001, President Bush officially announced his nation's withdrawal from the treaty. The short and long term consequences are heavily debated and yet to be seen. History Int'l Relations Russia File
August 19, 2000 Freedom? Serfs and Slaves; did Emancipation really mean freedom in Russia or the U.S.? History 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
August 15, 2000 Nina Novikova, St. Petersburg Artist The life and works of this thirty-eight year old, single mother and wonderful artist. Art Culture Russia File
August 08, 2000 Women Combat Aviators of the Patriotic War Told that the Rodina was not in so bad a shape that she needed girls to protect her, these future heroes were sent home to their mothers. Soon, they were called back and became a crucial element in the protection of their homeland and victory over Nazi Germany. History Russia File
August 06, 2000 Dagestan - Islamic Center and War Zone Part II - Islamic rebels History Religion Russia File
