russia (federation)

Describes the battle of World War II in which the Russians attacked and defected the German army holding Stalingrad.

Looks at the development of Russia from an economic perspective, and includes information on population, education and health.

Traces the life of the Russian leader from his impoverished childhood through his political career to his role in the 1991 coup and the beginning of his presidency.

Four Russian folktales that are set in the framework of a fifth tale, The tale of Tsar Saltan, as told by a wise old cat.

Chronicles the history of the Soviet Union's desperate race to keep up with American submarine technology during the Cold War, focusing on the Soviet submarine K-19.

Presents a look at the life and art of Marc Chagall, in simple, first-person, text with illustrations. Adapted from the book "My Life" by Marc Chagall.

A biography of dancer Rudolf Nureyev, tracing his life from his youth at the Kirov, his defection to the West in 1961, his rise to fame, and later, his battle with AIDS.

Examines political, social, military, and economic changes in Russia since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.