Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Siberian Germans
Learn about the culture of the Siberian German people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Siberian Tatars
Learn about the culture of the Siberian Tatar people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tabasarans
Learn about the culture of the Tabasaran people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Master & Margarita Terror
This article briefly describes the purges through which Stalin gained his total control over almost every aspect of Soviet life.
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Master & Margarita Housing Shortage
This site provides insight into the shortage of housing that occurred in the Soviet Union during Stalin's reign.
First World War
First World War: Treaty of Brest Litovsk, 1918
This site provides the full text of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, signed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Russia on March 3, 1918.
Library of Congress
Loc: Prints and Photographs: Fenton Crimean War Photographs
Access a documentary record of Crimean War photographs produced by pioneering British photographer Robert Fenton.
The History Place
The History Place: The Nazi Soviet Pact
This site from The History Place provides a photo and caption of the signing of the Nazi-Soviet Nonaggression Pact. Includes a text copy of the agreement, with links to additional information.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Soviet Union: Science and Ideology
A brief article on science in the Soviet Union. Describes the role of the state in guiding science. Succinct but informative.
Other
Analysis: Russian Information and Communication Technologies Industry
A brief overview of Russia's information and communications technology which has been experiencing significant growth since 2002. Frost and Sullivan predict that Russia will be the third-largest outsourcing destination by 2010....
Other
Travel Photos: Russia
Mr. Frysinger, a seasoned traveler, presents several photos from Russian cities, including Moscow with photos from 1963, 1995, and 2001, Kaliningrad, Saint Petersburg, and Siberia. The photos are accompanied by captions telling where...
Other
Abstract Art: Mark Rothko
This website from Abstract Art presents a blurb on Mark Rothko, an abstract expressionistic painter.
Other
Leningrad Attacks
Excerpts from a Russian Naval Admiral's memoirs concerning the attacks on Leningrad.
Other
The German Invasion of the Soviet Union
Summarizes events that occurred during the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
Other
Temperament in Revolution Gorbachev
An excellent article about Gorbachev's appointment, goals, accomplishments, and personality.
Other
Russian Crafts: Russian Tea Drinking Ceremony
Did you know that tea-drinking is an art in Russia? Learn how Russians prepare and serve their tea.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky (1840-1893 CE) went to boarding school at the age of eight and studied law. He finished and obtained a position with the Ministry of Justice when he was 19. How did he go from there to becoming a famous composer? Use this...
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: 'Stalin Old and New'
This site from the Mount Holyoke College provides an analysis of the debate of the question of Stalin and Stalinism and the different views and revisions that exist.
PBS
Pbs: Splitting the Atom
This site offers a brief history of the discovery and application of atomic and nuclear energy - both military and peaceful. It follows the spread of nuclear development among the major world players of the 20th century. Great site for...
Other
Encyclopedia: Kids: Sochi
Learn about the Russian city of Sochi. Topics include its suprisingly warm climate and names of famous visitors.
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Suddenly Sochi
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the unique Russian city of Sochi.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Russia
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Russia is discussed on this website.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Russia History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Russia including early civilizations, the empire, Tsars, the Russian Revolution, communism, Soviet Union, cold war, and current events.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Dmitry Medvedev, Russian Federation
A brief profile of Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.