May 01, 1997 The Blue Pearl of Siberia There is no place on earth to compare with Lake Baikal. Explore its shores in this, the third installment in the Westcott's saga about their drive across Russia. Travel
May 01, 1997 The Body Politic A revealing retrospective on Russian leaders' health, from Lenin to Yeltsin -- what they have sought to cover up, and why.
May 01, 1997 Russia, Take Heart An examination of Russia's ailing healthcare system, through the lens of Moscow's elite Bakulev Center. Bakulev is one of the best heart hospitals in all Russia. So why is the paint peeling and who do doctors and nurses moonlight? If this is the best, what of the rest?
May 01, 1997 How Friendly the Sky? How safe are Russia's skies? This installment of the Practical Traveler takes an in -depth look and offers suggestions on how to travel more safely.
May 01, 1997 A Tradition Sadly Fading A look at the history of the Russian Red Cross, which celebrates its 130th anniversary in May 1997.
May 01, 1997 The Couture of Power Elizabeth I (1741-1761) loved horseback riding, carousing and building palaces, but not ruling. Meet the daughter of Peter the Great.
April 01, 1997 One Single, Marvelous Instant An article commemorating the 36th anniversary of the flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space. With biographical information and thoughts on the importance of the flight.
April 01, 1997 Reforming Russia: Stolypin's Legacy Equal parts revolutionary and reactionary, Pyotr Stolypin is once again the focus of Russian reformers. Almost 100 years after his important reforms, we look back at their impact and interpretation.
