April 01, 1997 Winter Roads of Siberia This is the second installment in a five part series on driving across Siberia. In this article, the Westcotts drive south on the Lena river, with spring warming their heels (and creating a mess of the Winter Roads). Travel
April 01, 1997 A dissident's dessert Paskha Cheesecake is a spring treat was banned in the Stalin era. But now it is back in all of its rich glory.
March 01, 1997 Road of Bones to the Coldest Place in the World For the past 28 years, Gary and Monica Westcott have been circling the globe as the Turtle Expedition. In the winter of 1996, they began a 16,000 mile drive across Russia, from Magadan in the East to Karelia in the West. Gary Westcott narrates this first installment in their amazing adventure. Travel
March 01, 1997 This berry pie fits the bill Chernika pirogi -- berry pie is a great way to warm up the kitchen in winter. Pies are at the center of Russian celebrations and berry pies are truly beloved.
February 01, 1997 Anti-Hangover Soup Rassolnik is the most Russian of all national soups. The secret is its stock--rassol-- or pickle juice...
January 01, 1997 Safe as Hotels Departing Managing Editor Bob Greenall looks at the Russian hotel scene, what to expect, what to avoid and how to choose one. Travel
December 01, 1996 The Pig That Comes Home Suckling pig is a holiday delicacy in Russia. Cooking one is not an easy affair, but we get you off on the right (pig's) foot here.
November 01, 1996 A Potent Mixture Moscow Solyanka -- a hearty fish and vegetable soup, is the featured recipe in this issue.
November 01, 1996 Jewel on the Volga Yaroslavl has always been one of Russia's most attractive and visitor-friendly cities. Now, as our writer discovers, its rich history and cultural traditions are providing the basis for a revival of its fortunes. Travel
October 01, 1996 A plethora of pies Pirozhki are the heart of any Russian meal. Making the dough and the stuffing is well described in this article.
September 01, 1996 The Salad They Didn't Like in the Kremlin Kremlyovsky salat -- a delicious salad with salmon, rice, onions and mayo.
