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Russia's Weather Server
This site lets you access current and average weather data for a number of Russian cities. You can also look at forecasts, get beach weather and sea surface temperatures, and get satellite data for Russia.
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Moscow State University: Dmitri Mendeleev Online
Moscow State University offers resource links about Dmitri Mendeleev, a Russian chemist. Includes biographies, writings, pictures, periodic laws, and more.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Boris (Leonidovich) Pasternak
Biography of the Russian author most famous for "Doctor Zhivago." Includes a summary of that novel and a list of his other publications.
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Classic Reader: "After the Theatre" by Anton Chekhov
"After the Theatre" is a short story by the Russian author Anton Chekhov. The story is about the behavior of a teenage girl upon returning from the theater.
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Classic Reader: "Bad Weather" by Anton Chekhov
This is the full text of the short story "Bad Weather" by the Russian author Anton Chekhov. It's the story of a rainy summer holiday.
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Classic Reader: "The Beauties" by Anton Chekhov
This is the full text of the short story "The Beauties" by Anton Chekhov, a famous Russian writer.
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Classic Reader: Swan Song by Anton Chekhov
This is the full text of the one-act play Swan Song by Anton Chekhov, a famous Russian author. Included in the introduction is a biography of Chekhov; a list of characters is also provided.
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Classic Reader: Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov
This is the full text of the four-act play Uncle Vanya by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov; it also provides a character list.
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Marxists.org: Treaty of Brest Litovsk
This site provides a general overview of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (detailing the Russian view of the treaty). Content also includes the full text of the document itself.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: George Gamow
Find out about the life and work of Russian cosmologist, George Gamow.
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Our Beautiful World: Vitus Bering
An interesting web page about Vitus Bering's voyages of discovery written by a Norwegian. Reproduced are sections from Bering's own journals that were originally published in National Geographic Magazine. Students should be able to...
A&E Television
History.com: Joseph Stalin
The History Channel provides a biographical look at the Russian dictator Joseph Stalin, beginning with his early career, rise to power, time as a Soviet leader, and the partial dismantling of his police state in the years after his death.
Bible Study Tools
Bible Study Tools: Parallel Bible
Study selected verses of scripture in parallel columns that compare different versions of the Bible in different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Russian. Not only a useful tool for students learning another...
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Ap: Police Kill Chechen Rebel Leader Sadulayev
Recounts the 2006 Russian raid on a Chechen stronghold that resulted in the killing of the Islamic insurgent leader Sadulayev. (17 June 2006)
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Korean War, 1950 1953
A collection of primary source documents related to the Korean War. Obtained largely from Russian archives, the documents include reports on Chinese and Soviet aid to North Korea, allegations that America used biological weapons, and the...
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Voronezh Zoological Gardens
This is a very informative site about this Russian zoo. It offers history and background, pictures, and an English version.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund Russia
This resource provides bilingual news and facts about wildlife issues and projects across Russia. A small collection of beautiful images and video clips. Special section for kids with puzzles and nature-related games such as Rescue the...
Grade Saver
Grade Saver: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the Russian novel Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, analysis, and links to the...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Jesse's Star Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Jesse's Star, a novel by Ellen Schwartz, is about a young boy who develops an appreciation and understanding of his Russian Jewish heritage. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on...
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Classic Reader: Kashtanka by Anton Chekhov
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1887, one work is Kashtanka, a children's story about a dog. This literary work was written by the Russian author Anton Chekhov.
The History Cat
The History Cat: World War One
Takes a look at World War I focusing on the causes, the Western Front, America's entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, and the Treaty of Versailles.
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Classic Reader: A House of Gentlefolk by Ivan S. Turgenev
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1859, one work is A House of Gentlefolk. This novel was written by the Russian writer, Ivan S. Turgenev.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: 1450 1750 Renaissance and Reformation
Links to embedded videos and other information about World History: 1450 - 1750 Renaissance and Reformation including the The Protestant Reformation, Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment, Spanish and Portuguese Empires, Mughal rule in...
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Five Years of the Russian Revolution and the Prospects of the World Revolution
This site provides some of Lenin's personal thoughts. It includes his ideas on heavy industry for Russia.
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