russia (federation)

Gaia, a young woman born without the fear gene, goes to Siberia to free her father, but she must also tell him that his girlfriend tried to kill her.

Explores the history of Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe as well as such statistics as economy, culture, and outlook.

A comprehensive history of the Russian Federation and the Commonwealth of Independent States, describing early leaders and Czars, the Communist period, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the establishment of the new republics.

Provides a region-by-region overview of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, including information on its history, government, economy, geography, and culture.

Describes food customs and preparation in Russia, regional dishes, and cooking techniques; includes recipes for a variety of meals.

In 1917 Nicholas II, Tsar of Russia, was executed by revolutionaries. Now, in response to the collapse of the country's economy, the people have voted to instate a new Tsar, one who will be chosen from the descendents of Nicholas II. But a powerful group of Western businessmen want to make sure he is a candidate they can control, and hire African-American lawyer Miles Lord, with his knowledge of Russian language and history, to check the background of their chosen man. Miles is thrilled with his assignment ... until he becomes the target of an assassination attempt, and must run for his life, guided by a cryptic phrase penned by Rasputin, a bizarre prophecy that the Tsar will return to the throne and that Miles himself will see to it.

After 350 years as a Fetch, or death escort, Calder breaks his vows and enters the body of Rasputin, whose spirit causes rebellion in the Land of Lost Souls while Calder struggles to convey Ana and Alexis, orphaned in the Russian Revolution, to Heaven.