Tatyana Kalinina, architect At 14, Tatyana Kalinina, the daughter of two architects, wrote a letter swearing she would never follow in the footsteps of her parents. Thankfully, she did not follow through on her oath. 100 Young Russians
Igor Koshelev, scientist Igor Koshelev is just 16-years old. But he has already made his “First Step Toward the Nobel Prize.” 100 Young Russians
Sergei Krikalyov, cosmonaut On May 19, 1991, cosmonaut Sergei Krikalyov blasted off for the Mir Space Station for what was supposed to be a 160-day tour. But, while he was aloft, the country which had sent him into space—the Soviet Union—disintegrated. 100 Young Russians
Sergei Makarenkov, publisher Even though he was once a great sprinter (winning the title Champion of Moscow), Sergei Makarenkov could not run away from his fate in publishing. 100 Young Russians
The Road to Nowhere It was a "dumping ground" for kulaks and other "undersirables," but many stayed on. This is their story.