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Setting the Bar High
May 01, 2006

Setting the Bar High

Athleticisms, particularly those from the realm of track and field, are rich in the Russian language.

The Victory That Wasn't
May 01, 2006

The Victory That Wasn't

In 1916, the Brusilov Offensive was a surprise breakthrough on the Russian-Austrian front. Had those in command recognized its potential, WWI could have had a very different outcome.

If These Walls
May 01, 2006

If These Walls

One hundred years ago, the Smolny Institute was founded. We look back on its influence and what it was like to be a student there.

The Original Slavophiles
May 01, 2006

The Original Slavophiles

Ivan and Peter Kireyevsky were typical Russian intellectuals. Except that they weren't...

The Poet of Time
May 01, 2006

The Poet of Time

Joseph Brodsky was one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. We explore his life and art, with the help of his friends.

A Collector's Passion
May 01, 2006

A Collector's Passion

James Sinclair and his passion for collecting Soviet militaria has led to the preservation of some very unique uniforms from the height of the Stalin era.

Non-Governmental Spies
May 01, 2006

Non-Governmental Spies

A new Russian law on non-governmental organizations has many in Russia and the West worried about State interference. For instruction, we look at how a similar law has been implemented in neighboring Belarus.

Summer Entertainment Guide
May 01, 2006

Summer Entertainment Guide

Wondering what to read or view this summer? This guide is a start, featuring some of the best fiction for Russophiles out this summer.

The Treasury of Russian Art
May 01, 2006

The Treasury of Russian Art

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery, we look back at the people and art that have helped this institution endure.

Belarusan Election
May 01, 2006

Belarusan Election

On March 19, according to official data, current Belarusan President Alexander Lukashenko was reelected with 82% of the popular vote. But many voters disagreed with these results.

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