May 01, 1996 Ascension of the Savior A history of the observance of this important Orthodox holiday, celebrated on the 40th day from Orthodox Easter.
April 01, 1996 Laughter Through Tears Moscow may not believe in tears, but it definitely believes in laughter. Russian Life’s Mikhail Ivanov takes the occasion of April Fool’s day to look at how the Russian sense of humor has evolved from the Brezhnev years to post-perestroika times.
April 01, 1996 The Taxi's Last Stand A special look at the independent traveler's mainstay in getting around town: the taxi. Do's and don'ts.
April 01, 1996 Saints and Persecutors We visit the town of Murom to examine the resurgence of Christianity in Russia.
April 01, 1996 This Spring Gives Hope ... And Profits The Russian Orthodox Church is not just reviving spiritually, it is also getting back into business. Saint Springs water is a well-funded, successful venture run by the church.
April 01, 1996 Life in a PO Box In this modern tale of two cities, we visit a closed Russian city still getting accustomed to the new era, and a poorer town that lives in its shadow. The author's photos of the closed town, Tomsk-7, are believed to be the first of this town widely published in the West. Travel
April 01, 1996 The King of Easter Cuisine Kulich is more than just a tradition at Eastertime, it is the king of the feast. Here is a recipe and some discussion of the dish's history.
March 01, 1996 Of Tickets, Hares and Dozing Fathers Useful phrases and idioms from the world of metros, trolleybuses and other public transport.
