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
July 01, 2001 100 Young Russians to Watch This is the fourth in our series: 100 Young Russians to Watch. In this issue we present another 10 individuals from around Russia—artists, entrepreneurs, athletes and even a publisher ... all personifications of Russia’s future.
July 01, 2001 Vermont's Russianicity The news spread like a virus. I was infected by a nonchalant email from another local Russophile, Myranda. “Thought you might be interested,” the email said, “since it is in Montpelier.”
July 01, 2001 Historical Events in July and August Dates and anniversaries that coincide with this summer's issue.
July 01, 2001 Mikhail Bulgakov: A Wolf's Life By most accounts, Mikhail Bulgakov was Russia's most talented writer of fiction in the 20th century. For not only was he gifted with prose, but he also showed uncommon courage in the face of mounting oppression. Edythe Haber gives us a glimpse of this amazing writer's life and work.
July 01, 2001 Passing on the Memories A tribute to veterans of WWII, especially the heroic Alexei Maresiev.
July 01, 2001 Chicken Kiev's little-known origin Chicken Mikhailovsky is the real name of that dish we know as Chicken Kiev.