A March 2007 five part series from NPR that looks at Russian foreign policy, Vladmir Putin as throw back to Cold War leadership, human rights, democracy in Russia, and U.S.-Russian relations.

The early years of the Cold War & how it affected the main players...Germany, USA, Russia, Asia...is profiled. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart make this topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.

An image of "Allegory of Russia", created by Philipp Veit during the 1840's (Oil on canvas, 121 x 91 cm).

During W.W.II, Russia and Germany had an agreement not to attack each other. Germany did not honor that agreement. The Premier of Russia, Joseph Stalin, asked for help from the U.S. and Great Britain. Use this site to see how that was...

Describes the repression implemented by Joseph Stalin to maintain tight control of Russia. It was a reign of arrests and execution.

This resource contains a detailed biography of Emperor Nicholas II, the last czar of Russia. Uses popups.

This photo report shows images from Russia's invasion of Georgia and reflects on how this invasion will affect Russia's relationship with the US. Related links are provided. (August 8, 2008)

An examination of education in pre- and post-Soviet Russia that also covers many other topics of interest from a Russian perspective.

This site gives an overview of Gorbachev's foreign policy, which emphasized the enhancement of diplomatic relations and economic cooperation. Read how Soviet relations between foreign countries greatly improved under this and how...

Did you know that tea-drinking is an art in Russia? Learn how Russians prepare and serve their tea.

From CNN, this site tracks the terrorism that is proported to be due to Chechen rebel separatists. Article begins with the June 1995 seize of hostages in a hospital in southern Russia and goes on to relate other major terrorism attacks....

Find weekly, monthly, and 3-month climate maps for Russia and the Former Soviet Union. Includes total precipitation and minimum and maximum temperature.

The captivating story of the recent find of a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania, that holds the remains of Napoleon's Lost Army. Site recounts the Russian withdrawal disaster of 1812.

A 1989 paper on the history of science and technology in Russia and the Soviet Union.

Provides a thorough look at the biological and geological characteristics of Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. Includes wonderful pictures.

A timeline using historical maps shows the confluence of Islam and Russian rule in the area known as Dagestan. Follow the development of Islamic political entities in the area of present-day Dagestan.

An online article on the life of Alexander Kerensky with a focus on his life in the United States when he was a professor at Stanford University.

Learn about the culture of the Old Believers religious group. Explore topics such as their history, cultural values, and beliefs.

This article will discuss the life, contributions, and inventions of Sergei Winogradsky.

This site presents a list of facts about the reforming tsar, Peter the Great. It answers questions from how he inherited the throne to where he visited when he travelled abroad and discusses some of the main events in his life.

Describes the events leading up to the onslaught of bombing against London, England, and what it was like for those who experienced it. Germany's attention only shifted when it began invading the USSR.

Text of the short story "Reginald in Russia" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)

This site offers weather maps for three areas: European Russia, Western Siberia, and Northeast Europe. The maps show very current weather conditions for each area.

Resource includes the text to Adolf Hitler's speech to the German people declaring war against Russia in 1941.