Ilya Kovalchuk, athlete The Russian invasion of the NHL is now complete. In June, Ilya Kovalchuk, called “the most exciting prospect since Eric Lindros,” was the NHL’s first pick in the league’s entry draft, leading the Russia media to dub the 18-year-old Muscovite “Ilya the First.” 100 Young Russians
Anton Nosik, entrepreneur Eighteen years ago, Anton Nosik considered himself a “marked man” of the Soviet regime. Today he is president of one of Russia’s top internet companies. It is a transition that says much about the distance Russia has traveled in two decades. 100 Young Russians
Notes At The Front Foreign workers, vodka decline, what Russians think of perestroika, and, of course, a Last Word. Business Cities & Towns Dissent Economy Government Int'l Relations News Political Prisoners War
Tilting Toward Hope The trend worldwide over the last two decades has been clear: democracy is slipping. Dissent History Politics
Ilya Bezugly, editor Even though his father wanted him to become an engineer, Ilya Bezugly was always more interested in the humanities. 100 Young Russians
Valery Babanov, alpinist Valery Babanov has spent his career facing down death and confronting the fears most people try to bury in their daily activities. At 36, Babanov is one of the world's leading solo mountain climbers. 100 Young Russians
