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Tolstoy, Spies and Empire
November 01, 2011

Tolstoy, Spies and Empire

Reviews of a new biography of Tolstoy, a book about a French-run spy, and a firsthand account of the end of the Soviet empire. Oh, and a new translation of a less-read work by Dostoyevsky.

Russian Finland
November 01, 2011

Russian Finland

Most Finns define their nationhood and heritage in terms of Russia, of which Finland was a part from 1809 to 1917. We explore the complex interplay of Russo-Finnish relations, past and present,especially those along the border.

Elephantine Ambitions
November 01, 2011

Elephantine Ambitions

For 30 years, an art gallery in the shadow of Denver’s Union Station has been a showcase for modern Russian art – works that are definitely turning heads and exciting emotion.

Dazzling the Palate
November 01, 2011

Dazzling the Palate

Hidden in a small alleyway off Moscow's historic Pokrovka Street, tiny Chaynaya Vysota tea room offers 250 varieties of tea... and gourmet ice cream.
Chelovek-Amfibiya
November 01, 2011

Chelovek-Amfibiya

This issue's Uchites insert focuses on Amphibian Man, which is covered in the Calendar section of this issue.

Catch the Wind
November 01, 2011

Catch the Wind

Russian talking names can lead to many unexpected places. In this instance to euphemistic phrases for, well, you know...

Russian Hoop Dreams
November 01, 2011

Russian Hoop Dreams

Top WNBA players are streaming to Russia to play pro basketball. And while they are unquestionably having an effect on Russian basketball, Russia is having its effect on them.

Crossing Kolyma
November 01, 2011

Crossing Kolyma

It’s not your average traveler who chooses to traverse remote Kolyma through the depth of a Siberian winter. But then Mikael Strandberg is no average traveler.

Silver Screenings
November 01, 2011

Silver Screenings

A round up of recent film and TV movie-related news in Russia, from Oscar candidates to a new Sherlock Holmes to Putin's role in filmmaking.

Time for Change
November 01, 2011

Time for Change

At last there is clarity. The fog has lifted and we now know who will be the next Russian president.

Underwater Hero
November 01, 2011

Underwater Hero

In 1927 the writer Alexander Belyayev wrote a story about a young man who was able to live under water... in 1961 it became a hit film: Amphibian Man.

Peruvian Volcano Unseats Russian Tsar
November 01, 2011

Peruvian Volcano Unseats Russian Tsar

When a volcano erupted in Peru in 1600, it had huge effects not only in South America, but across the globe. And especially in Russia, where crop failures led to hunger and discontent, eventually leading to the Time of Troubles.

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