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.
Describes the festivals of Russia, showing how the celebrations, with their songs, foods, and activities, express the customs and beliefs of the Russian people.
A biography of skating star Ekaterina Gordeeva who, with her husband Sergei Grinkov, won two Olympic gold medals, and who, since his untimely death in 1995, skates alone.
Text and accompanying photographs present the story of Anton Pankevich who loves to dance. As a small child in Russia, he dreamed of being a ballet dancer and began training there. Now, years later, his dreams are becoming a reality as he studies ballet at the School of American Ballet in New York City.
In 1945 Russia, those who own German shepherds are considered traitors, but thirteen-year-old Mikhail and his family are determined to keep the dog a dying man brought them, while his classmate Katia strives to learn his secret.
Examines the life and works of nineteenth-century scientist and creator of the periodic table of elements, Dmitry Mendeleyev, and discusses his experiments and theories and his influence upon the world of science.
