Novosibirsk

The Russian royal family

A century after the revolution, Russians build monuments to the czars

The last czar was nicknamed "Bloody Nicholas" after his soldiers fired on peaceful protesters in 1905. But the Russian Orthodox Church made Nicholas II a saint seven years ago, and has funded and consecrated many monuments to him.

A century after the revolution, Russians build monuments to the czars
Chris Tara-Browne was a coffee magnate in Siberia. Now, he's starting over again in California. His new venture, CaféUnity, is going in in what was a hot dog stand in Rohnert Park.

Siberia's coffee king is setting up shop back home in California

Siberia's coffee king is setting up shop back home in California
Natalia Pinus decided to run for the Novosibirsk City Council in Siberia. And she decided to run as an independent.

This woman demonstrated that even in Russia all politics is local

This woman demonstrated that even in Russia all politics is local
Lenin Square and the dome of the opera to the right in Novosibirsk.

Being a 'roofer' means seeing Russia from a whole different perspective

Being a 'roofer' means seeing Russia from a whole different perspective
A Canadian dollar coin, commonly called a "Loonie" and an American dollar bill are seen in this staged photo in Toronto, March 17, 2010. The Canadian dollar rallied above 99 U.S. cents on Wednesday morning, its highest level in almost 20 months, putting i

For Americans, Canada is becoming a bargain again

For Americans, Canada is becoming a bargain again
Irina Mukhamedshina feeds her fox, Viliya. One of the fox's tricks is to jump on Irina's shoulder.

Is this Siberian fox wild, domesticated or something in between?

More than 50 years after researchers began domesticating and breeding wild foxes, the foxes' descendants are starting to behave like pet dogs.

Is this Siberian fox wild, domesticated or something in between?

What does Russian punk band Pussy Riot owe to Yanka Dyagileva?

Pussy Riot is known around the world for being a feminist protest group. But before Pussy Riot, there was Siberian punk rocker Yanka Dyagileva.

What does Russian punk band Pussy Riot owe to Yanka Dyagileva?