In 1934, thirteen-year-old Marya and her younger brother, Georgi, set out alone on a long and arduous journey into Siberia to find their mother after she and their father are exiled for opposing Stalin.
Surveys food products, customs, and preparation in the Soviet Union, describing regional dishes, cooking techniques, and recipes for a variety of meals.
In mid-nineteenth century Russia, Mendel Cholinsky, a twelve-year-old Jewish boy tries to escape to America to avoid being taken into the Czar's army for twenty-five years of military service.
A village of Russian peasants rebuild their homes on a train to flee an evil wolf, only to be saved by a little girl's dream and the knowledge of the witch Baba Yaga.
Having broken the painted eggs intended for the Easter Festival in Moscva, an injured goose rescued by Babushka lays thirteen marvelously colored eggs to replace them, leaving behind one final miracle in egg form before returning to her own kind.
Describes, in text and illustrations, the food and beverages of Russia in relation to its history, geography, and culture. Also includes recipes and information about regional specialities and festive foods.
