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Russian Sports Icons: Anna and Maria

Why do Russian women do better at Grand Slam tennis events than their male counterparts? How come we do not see Russian women top the leagues in other sports such as Golf? I think that question such as these raise pointers to the professional organization of sports amenities for young people in every country. It is not just a matter of courts and rackets, coaching and integration with primary education curricula matter.

Yaroslavl Oblast: In Honor of a Mouse!

It is only natural for a national capital to be the best known princess, though many of her neighbors and sisters may be more alluring: so it is with Myshkin, a historic place, and a great center of culture, in the Yaroslavl Oblast due North East of the Moscow province.

The Diamond Chamber of Russia

News, rumors, and pressures about money from diamonds being used for violent purposes in some parts of Southern Africa, has both wholesale and retail buyers in doubt. Could it be that a beautiful ring or other exquisite jewelry pays for arms and ammunition to oppress some poor indigenous communities?

A Convenient Year Round Oasis of Peace and Fun in Moscow

Why is it that a typical Moscow trip is so rushed and tense? Part of the reason is that the metropolis is almost a country by itself, with more to see and to do than you can possibly fit in with your itinerary! Muscovites are a serious lot, especially when you visit them in formal settings, and their dour expressions can make business negotiations quite stressful!

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