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The article presents information about painter Nikolai Avenirovich Shabunin who was born the son of a priest on April 6, 1866. It mentions that Nikolai was accepted as a student into the studio of the great painter Ilya Repin, and competed for and attained the title of artist in 1898 at which point he began annual trips back to his home region, to study and document its architecture, folkways, people, and traditions.

The article discusses Tipping Point, which includes Russia was benefiting hugely from the oil boom, and President Vladimir Putin had just castled over to the position of prime minister, placing Dmitry Medvedev in the role of president and the basis of the regime is corruption in exchange for political loyalty.

An interview with owner Tatiana Copeland of Bouchaine Vineyards located in Carneros Creek, California is presented. She discusses the influence of Russian background on her for entering into the business of wine making. She mentions her connection with Russian community, winemaking style and how often she visits Russia. When asked about whether she speak Russian language, she mentions that she was born in Europe but her parents were Russians who spoke Russian language.

An excerpt from the book "RESILIENCE: Life Stories of Centenarians Born in the Year of Revolution" by Paul E. Richardson and Nadya Grebennikova and photography by Mikhail Mordasov is presented which focuses on the life of Galina Grebneva.

The article offers travel tips for Tbilisi, Georgia, along with the recommendation for restaurant s, and accommodation.

An excerpt from the book "Driving Down Russia's Spine" in the previous issue of "Russian Life" is presented which focuses on the Karelian village of Kinerma, Russia as it was chosen to be the most beautiful village in Russia.

: An excerpt from the book "Driving Down Russia's Spine" by Paul E. Richardson, to be released in May 2016 is presented which focuses on Richardson and photojournalist Mikhail Mordasov's experiences during a road trip between Russia's northern and southern borders.

An interview with Moscow, Russia based street photographer Dmitry Ryzhkov is presented where he talked about the challenges posed by his specific artistic passion. Topics covered include his current shift work in a Moscow bank giving him time to work on his photography, how city life draws him to street photography and how Russians feel about his street photography.

An introduction is presented in which the editor introduces the individuals who are featured in within the issue, including a street musician, an obstetrician/gynecologist and a hermit, and tackles the difficult situation they find themselves in as a result of events and decisions shaped by culture.

Developing its Eastern territories and accelerating its integration into the Asia-Pacific region represent both one of the greatest challenges and opportunities for the current Russian administration. In the context of APEC 2012, this paper suggests that today the Russian Far East exists in a state of dual dependency-reliance on federal development programmes, at the same time as economic relations with surrounding states determine the regions development potential. It also examines the alternative development and strategic partnerships for Russia presented by Japan and China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of joining Russia's 32nd Annual Moscow International Marathon for Peace (MMMM).

The article offers information related to "-Undesirable Outcome" by Paul E. Richardson, which appeared in the periodical "Russian Life" on January 2022. Topic includes on the Vermont nonprofit Project Harmony (PH International) was placed on the Russian government's list of undesirable organizations. Project Harmony was started by three good friends of mine back in 1986, at the height of the Cold War.

The article offers information on the annual Yarmarka Myoda or Honey Market in Moscow, Russia. The event features the outputs of single farm families or cooperatives that live on honey. According to the author, the market features sellers of honeys with different tastes such as honeys that are as bitter and pungent as tree bark and others that are tight and grainy.

The article recounts the story of the 1983 Cuban Missile Crisis. It looks back at the efforts of then U.S. President Ronald Reagan to staunch the growing Nuclear Freeze movement, and his Strategic Defense Initiative. It gives an overview of the ruling of President Reagan to make agreements upon which to rebuild the U.S.-Soviet Union relations. It highlights the U.S. nuclear and military attacks on the Soviet Union as the Soviets walked out of bilateral talks on nuclear missile reduction.

The article presents the function of the Washington-Moscow Direct Communications Link. Also called MOLINK, for Moscow Link, or just Hotline, it serves as a crisis link and can be used only by authorization of the president. To ensure immediate availability, the Hotline is manned 24 hours daily by a team consists of a Presidential Translator and a Presidential Communicator. Each team works eight-hour shifts in rotation.

The article enumerates 100 things people should know about Russia. Derbent, Dagestan is the oldest city in the Russian Federation which has been in existence as an urban center for 5,000 years. Seventy percent of Russian's land area is forested, representing 22% of the world's forests which makes it known for being the "lungs of Europe." Russia owns 20% of the world's oil reserves and supplies 4% to the U.S.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on the topics including reproduce art for bureaucracy and corruption with greater historical weight; and opportunity will conspire to allow Mikhail Mordasov is the composer Sofia Gubaidulina.

A photo essay which documents the activities of tourists mostly of Russian émigrés at Fort Ross in Jenner, California during its annual Cultural Heritage Day every last Saturday of July is presented.

The article presents information on the Russian city of Norilsk. The name of the city was derived from an indigenous word meaning swampy river bank. In spite of the status of the city as a full-fledged city, residents still view it as a temporary residence. An expedition led by naval Captain Boris Vilkitsky led to the discovery of copper-nickel deposits in the area in 1913. The entirety of the past and future of the city is tied to Norilsk Nickel in terms of pollution and economic survival.

The article features Russian novelist Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky. He was born in Moscow on November 11, 1861. The death of his father affected him greatly. Dostoyevsky was able to achieve success with his first novel, "Poor Folk." In December 1849, he was accused of advocating political freedom, socialism and the liberation of serfs. Instead of death, Dostoyevsky was sentenced to live in exile and perform hard labor in Siberia.

Provides travel-related information on Moscow, Russia, particularly short-term apartment rental. Advantages of apartment rental over a hotel stay; History of the apartment-rental business; Security issues on apartment rental. INSETS: Surfing for Apartments;Picking an Agency.

Reports on the unusual Russian imports into the United States. Amount imported by United States in goods and services from Russia in 2004; Volume of trade between the U.S. and Russia; Russia's importation of oil, aluminum, inorganic chemicals and precious stones into the U.S.; American imports into Russia; Importation of the Russian Ural motorcycles into the U.S.; Food products manufactured by Lifeway; Key features of Yarka watercolors.

Focuses on the study of Russian language. Interest in learning the language; Schools offering courses in the language; Job opportunities for persons with knowledge of Russian.

Focuses on the construction and engineering of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Division of the railway into separate lines for simultaneous construction; Diversity of workers; Impact on the economy, demography and geopolitical development of Russia.

Analyzes the study of Russian language in the United States. Decline in the number of enrollees; Impact of the Cold War; Shutdown of several language study programs; Increase of funding for the education of federal employees on the Russian language. INSETS: 40 Years and Closing.;Useful web addresses.;On Russian in Russia..

Focuses on the Russian country music group Bering Strait based in Nashville, Tennessee. Background on where the group came from; Insights on the country music scene in Russia; How the group was formed; Role of art dealer Ray Johnson in bringing the group to the United States; Background on the band members.

Reports on the growth and changes at the small town of Klin in Moscow, Russia. Infrastructures in the town; Restoration of churches; Historical relevance of the town to Russia; Last place of residence of musical composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

The article focuses on the relations between Russia and the U.S. and highlights the benefits of their collaboration on vaccination against coronavirus and excavating the roots of Islamic terrorism, as of July 2021.

The article presents the discussion on the start of Spring including daffodils and crocuses taking the center stage.

The article discusses On Creativity, which includes the thematic arc that unites our features is that of creativity in the face of neglect, persistence in the face of oppression, resilience in the face of difficulty.

Presents an interview with the director of Russia's USA-Canada Studies Institute, Sergei Rogov. Rise of anti-American mood in Russia; Major problem with the United States foreign policy; Russians' negative reaction to the bombing of Yugoslavia.

Provides information on the Saratov region in Volga, Russia. Who was governor of the region from 1903-1906; Names of icons located in Saratov; Information on Saratov's population; Economic conditions of region; When Saratov was founded; History of region; Information on politics in Saratov. INSETS: A history of dissent;The Volga-Germans;Travel tips and information.

Presents information on the history of the vodka drink in Russia. Indication that 1998 could be marked as the 600th anniversary of the arrival of vodka in Russia; Role on vodka in Russian culture; Identification of other fermented beverages; Detailed information on the introduction of a state monopoly on the production and trade of vodka; Reference to the Moscow State Wine Warehouse. INSET: Cristall clear....

Highlights Sergei Eisenstein, the first master of Russian film who was also honored with the Stalin Prize. Background information on Eisenstein; Reference to films which highlights problems in his childhood; Health of Eisenstein; Impact of film `Ivan the Terrible' on Eisenstein; Details on Eisenstein's career.

Talks about Moscow, Russia in 1997. Demographic information on the country; Comparison to 1987; Details on Christ the Savior Cathedral church; Information on the employment situation; Comments from various citizens of the country; When was the first record of settlement in the Moscow area; Information on the rites and customs; Indepth details on the changes which came about in the country between 19th century and 1997.

In the article the author talks about the periodical, and its members including Editor Nora Seligman Favorov, Tamara Eidelman, and Michele Berdy.

The article focuses on the trial of Russian civil rights activist and local historian in Karelia Yuri Dmitriev. Topics discussed include the allegation that he had child pornography which resulted in a sentence of 13-year imprisonment and the consequences of his discovery of a Soviet Gulag killing field called Sandarmokh in 1997 in Medvezhegorsk, Karelia.

The author reflects on the proliferation of fake news or alternative facts. He describes the expertise of the Soviet propaganda mill in obscuring truths by highlighting lies and half-truths. He also cites the practice of yellow journalism in the West which uses sensationalism and lies to promote political agenda and accumulate profits and the need to reveal the truth no matter how discomforting it is.

In article the author talks about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and his father's 90th birthday. Topics include that his father is a supporter of the magazine and publication efforts for encouraging entrepreneurship; and that the magazine covers themes related to Russia and public recognition of his birthday.

An introduction to the journal is presented which discusses topics within the issue including 175th anniversary of the founding of the Russian Geographical Society; eastern Siberian forests; and Russian art.

An introduction is presented in which editor discusses various articles within the issue on topics including excerpt of novel "In the Trenches at Stalingrad" by Victor Pasternak, profile of writer Vladimir Nabokov and films related to Second World War.

An introduction is presented which discusses several reports within the issue on topics including nature, dinosaurs and protecting a trove of books.

An introduction is presented which discusses several reports within the issue on topics including a lighthouse keeper, death of Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov and artist Nikolai Shabunin.

The article presents a reader's views for the American magazine "Russian Life" which include his father's connection with magazine because of his interest in history related topics; and discusses how the reader mail every new issue to his father with an emotional note on cover.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including metaphysical mysteries of the Altai, the history of Scouting in Russia and the pre-history of the outbreak of WWII.

Looks at the life and times of Russian satirist Nikolai Vassiliyevich Gogol. Biographical sketch; Literary works; Perception of Russian society; Eccentric traits; Legacy to Russian literature.

An introduction is presented which discusses articles within the issue on topics like a Soviet agricultural experiment to use a Caucasian plant for silage; effect of relocating Merino sheep from the Caucasus on topsoil of Kalmykia. Russia; and different perceptions of a photographer and a painter.

An introduction to articles published in this issue is presented including Russians in Sumas, recipe for Paul Robeson Layer Cake and travel feature about a unique lake located in Eastern Crimea.