russia (federation)

Provides an overview of the history and culture of Russia, and includes discussion of the country's religion, holidays and leisure activities, cuisine and fashion, media and cinema, literature, performing arts, art and architecture, education, marriage, and gender roles.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religion, culture, sports and arts, and people of Russia.

Profiles twelve diverse Russians--including a politician, a journalist, an army officer, an author, a bank manager, a laborer, and a university student--who participated in 2007's March of the Dissidents, a protest march against the government of Vladimir Putin, and discusses their individual reasons to participate in the demonstration.

Examines the life of Vladimir Putin, tracing his remarkable rise to power as the leader of modern Russia.

While working for the National Underwater and Marine Agency, Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino uncover the deadly plans of a Mongolian mogul to deal oil to the Chinese and ruin the global market, and discover the scheme is linked to the treasures of Genghis Khan.

Discusses the origins of the Cold War and its effects on Europe, Asia, and the United States, nuclear threats, detente, and the future of the relationship between Russia and the United States.

Presents various articles which discuss domestic problems in Russia, the prospects for democracy there, the threat Russia poses to the rest of the world, and U.S. policy toward Russia.

Examines the geography, history, economy, society, and culture of the Russian Federation, formerly part of the Soviet Union.

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Russia.

Simple text and photographs depict the land, animals, and people of Russia.