Alexei Svistunov, publisher The 38-year-old Alexei Svistunov is the head of PARI agency, an independent company which seeks to spread the word about Russian records which the rest of the world ignores. 100 Young Russians
Sergei Pashin, judge The motto of Emeritus Jurist of Russia Sergei Pashin is encapsulated in a quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky: “Let us enter the court with the realization that we too are at fault.” 100 Young Russians
Oblomov An excerpt from the classic tale, where Oblomov describes his notion of true happiness. Fiction
Vyacheslav Nikonov, historian Vyacheslav Nikonov, 45, boasts a rather impressive academic and political career. In 1989 he became the youngest doctor of history ever in the USSR. 100 Young Russians
On the Happiest Time of Life It is the middle ages in life that are the most likely to be the happiest. Fiction
Alexander Klimov, politician Puchezh District Mayor Alexander Klimov is admired both at home and abroad. US Representative Charles Taylor assessed the work of Klimov’s administration with just one short phrase: “This is the way to Russia’s prosperity.” 100 Young Russians
Tolstoy Bilingual This compact, yet surprisingly broad look at the life and work of Tolstoy spans from one of his earliest stories to one of his last, looking at works that made him famous and others that made him notorious. Bilingual Books Fiction Language Learning
Svetlana Khorkina, athlete At first glance, Svetlana Khorkina would seem an unlikely choice for Russian Life’s list of rising stars. After all, her star began rising long ago by modern gymnastics standards. 100 Young Russians
Marat Izmaylov, athlete A journalist from Moskovsky Komsomolets once quoted a female Italian soccer fan as saying: “Oh, Izmaylov ... Izmaylov is my love.” The word play on Marat Izmaylov’s last name (“Is-my-love”) was surely accidental, but the sympathy was nonetheless sincere. 100 Young Russians
Vera Grigorieva, scientist At the Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod) Medical School Anna and Vera Zeitlin’s schoolmates would often mix up the twin sisters. But it quickly became apparent that the twin sisters (Anna is profiled on the opposite page) more than just looked alike. 100 Young Russians