Armenia: Portraits of Survival — A photo-essay by Jerry Berndt depicting suffering in the country after the 1988 earthquake and the economic crisis following the collapse of the USSR. Features an introduction by Professor Donald Miller of USC.

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund — A charity fund dedicated to renovation and construction, as well as educational, health and social programs. Founded in 1992 by the President of the Republic. Features information on projects, news and events.

Financial Sector Deepening Project (FSDP) — A five-year USAID engagement that focuses on improving the efficiency, attractiveness, and viability of the financial sector, and is aimed at introducing a wider array of products in the banking, insurance, mortgage, and securities areas.

Hope and Help — A non-governmental organization established by a group of physicians and psychologists that promotes improvement and protection of sexual, reproductive and mental health of populations including the youth, women, orphans, homeless, physically disabled, etc.

Armenian Family Tree Project — Helps you to research and fill up the blank pages of your family history, to reunite with your lost relatives or just to preserve your family's genealogical information in the most effective ways.

Amerian, Memleketian and Kasarjian Family Genealogy — The family genealogy of an Armenian Family tracing its roots to Dikranagert (now Diyarbekir), Turkey. Research of the Amerian, Memleketian and Kasarjian family lineage.

The Armenian Genocide - PBS Documentary — PBS documentary by Andrew Goldberg telling the story of the first Genocide of the 20th century, when over a million Armenians died at the hands of the Ottoman Turks during World War I.

ARF Archives Institute — The main task of the Institute is to digitize, categorize, and process the archives of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and make them available for academic research.

Armenian Institute for Development — Non-governmental organization strives for development of public, economic, social, humanitarian, legal, educational, scientific, ecological, cultural spheres of life, as well as for the strengthening of peace and international relations.

"Youth Center for Democratic Initiatives" NGO — Organization's mission is to assist in the processes supporting the establishment of civil society and democratic state, for the sake of human development in Armenia, by the means of activation of youth.

Political Parties of the Republic of Armenia — Presents an integral, up-to-date, comparative database which contains program goals and objectives of political parties officially registered and functioning in Armenia.

National Democratic Party — Includes party platform, party charter, photo archive, statements and information about party leaders. [Armenian, English].

Religions in Armenia — Site is financed with the assistance of the Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation Armenia and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and reports about all the religious organizations in Armenia.

ChurchArmenia.com — Offers Armenian church information and news, youth links, education, events, jobs database, diaspora news and free email. Users need to register first.

Caucasus Research Resource Center — The CRRC program is a network of resource and training centers established in the capital cities of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia with the goal of strengthening social science research and public policy analysis in the South Caucasus.

Ethnologue - Languages of Azerbaijan — Information about the living languages of the country including population, region, classification, dialects and alternate names.

UNDP in Azerbaijan — Official United Nations Development Programme site provides news, speeches, statements and publications along with information about its activities, progress, Millennium Development Goals, partnerships and staff. Focused on poverty, health, governance, environment, natural resources, and information and communications technology. [Azerbaijani, English]

Directory of Development Organizations - Azerbaijan — Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions and development consulting firms. Includes contact information.

Yahoo! Group - Azerbaijan Club — Meeting point for Azeris from all over the world.

Yahoo! Group - Klub Baku — Most chats are in Azerbaijani.

Caucasian Albania — Articles and pictures on the history and culture of an ancient state in the territory of Azerbaijan. Available in English and Russian.

VAR: Caucasian Albania and the role of Artsakh (Karabakh) — The history of the Caucasian Albania and its Artsakh province with quotes and relevant links

National Leader of Azerbaijan - Heydar Aliyev — Detailed information on biography and the role of Heydar Aliyev in history of Azerbaijan.

Heydar Aliyev Foundation — Information about the foundation and activities.

Caspian Partnership for the Future — Information and news of a non-profit organization mission to promote strengthening peace and friendship between the states and peoples of the Caspian region.

The Human Rights in the XXI century – Azerbaijan Foundation — About the non-profit agency with the goal of supporting and promoting human rights in Azerbaijan and the region.

Ismailzade, Fariz — Pictures of Baku and Azerbaijan, information about Karabakh, books and articles on Azerbaijan. Personal photos and resume.

Orkhan & Azerbaijan — Personal web-site with information about the creator, Azerbaijan, Armenian terror and links to other related sites.

Political Resources on the Net - Azerbaijan — Index of Azerbaijani political sites available on the Internet, with links to parties, organizations, governments and media.

New Azerbaijan Party — Information about the party and its history. News and articles related to Azerbaijan's social, political and economical issues.

Karabakh Conflict - 'Azerbaijan International' — A web-site of the popular 'Azerbaijan International' magazine dedicated to the Karabakh conflict. Includes information about the ongoing negotiations, the roots of the conflict, its humanitarian consequences, the notorious 'Section 907' and lots of photos of refugees and their life.

Justice for Khojaly — Site reflects ruthless massacre of innocent Azerbaijani civilians (infants, kids, people young and old) that took place of February 26, 1992 in a small village Khojaly (Nagorno Karabakh) and tries to raise awareness by means of submitting photos, videos, signing up online petitions.

The Truth About Abkhazia — A blog about Abkhazia, ethnic cleansing of Georgians and other problems related to the separatist region.

Politics of Abkhazia — Wikipedia article.

Intercultural Relations Center — Includes overview, information on their various departments and program details.

Youth Georgia — Government website aimed at providing information to youth. Includes overview of Georgia and information on its political system, the Department of Youth Affairs, youth organizations and leisure opportunities.

Transparency International Georgia — National TI chapter combating corruption in Georgia through promoting transparency and accountability. Includes publications, activities, resources and journalism award. [English/Georgian]

List of Georgian Princely Families - Wikipedia — List of articles on Wikipedia about each family.

WWW Virtual Library - Republic of Georgia History — Categorized directory of links.

Russians launched Twitter attack to hit Georgian blogger Cyxymu - Times Online — Hackers from Russia may have attacked Google, Twitter and Facebook in an attempt to silence a pro-Georgian blogger.

Is CYXYMU the first "digital refugee"? — Article covering the history of the attacks on CYXYMU's blogs, and how such attacks are used to censor bloggers.

Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies — Independent, non-profit organization dedicated to helping improve public policy decision-making in Georgia through research and analysis. Profile, publications and project details.

Foundation for the Development of Human Resources — Non-government organization providing psychological assistance to needed parties and assisting in promoting community building processes. Profile, activities and contact details.

Bolkvadze, Irakli — Biography, pictures, jokes about Georgia and information on Georgian songs and toasts.

Mchedlishvili, David — Biography, photo album, resume and information about Georgia.

Wikipedia - Politics of Georgia — Hyperlinked article about the government branches, political parties, elections, Euro-Atlantic integration and international participation of the Asian country.

U.S. Should Support Georgian Democracy and Independence — Conservative view on what US interests are in the conflict between Shevardnadze and his opposition.

Georgian Patriarchate — Includes an overview of the patriarchate, news, a gallery of Christian art and relevant links.

Muslim Georgia — Portal for Muslims in Georgia. Provides information about Georgia and publications about Islam.

The Pushkin East Kazakhstan Regional Public Library — Provides East-Kazakhstan Heritage databases, electronic catalog, special book collections, Russian and Kazakh language information, English for Children courses, internet-lab and librarian training in Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Kazakhstan Society in the UK — A voluntary organization supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the UK. The purpose of society is to raise awareness about Kazakhstan, and to serve as communication and entertainment center among Kazakhstanis in UK.

UNDP in Kazakhstan — UNDP in Zambia Official United Nations Development Programme site provides news, speeches, statements and publications along with information about its activities, progress, Millennium Development Goals, partnerships and staff. Focused on poverty, health, governance, environment, natural resources, and information and communications technology.

Directory of Development Organizations - Kazakhstan — Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions and development consulting firms. Includes contact information.

Almaty Expat Site — The site for the English-speaking community in Kazakhstan, maintained and edited by expatriates.

Transparency Kazakhstan — Civic foundation dealing exclusively with transparency and anti-corruption issues.

AstanA View — A photo blog. Pictures taken in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Catholic Culture - History Of The Catholic Church In Kazakhstan — A brief history of the Catholic Church in the former Soviet territory of Kazakhstan, published by the Vatican, 26 September 2001.

Mitsva Association — Voluntary union of Jewish communities and cultural centers of Kazakhstan.

Saudi Aramco World - Manas At 1000: The Rebirth of Kyrgyzstan — Report on the festival marking the Kyrgyz Republic's passage to independence, honoring Manas, the hero of the world's longest epic poem, who unified the Kyrgyz tribes a thousand years ago and inspired generations of storytellers.

Center for Social Research of Kyrgyz Academy — Provides resources, links, bibliography and useful references on Kyrgyzstan and other Central Asian republics.

Directory of Development Organizations - Kyrgyzstan — Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions and development consulting firms. Includes contact information.

US State Department - Human Rights Report: Kyrgyz Republic — 2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, international investigations, discrimination, worker rights, child labor and working conditions.

Ethnologue: Tajikistan — Languages of Tajikistan. Part of Ethnologue: Languages of the World_, 14th Edition; Barbara F. Grimes, Editor; SIL International, 2000.

Snowman stories in Tajikistan — Stories about the ghyl, a ape-like creature covered in long dirty hair.

Davlatov, Hamza — Student of Economics from Tursunzade. Includes personal details, photos, and information about the economy.

Shakirov, Timur — Includes photo galleries and links to information and news about the country.

USAID - Turkmenistan — Official portal provides information about the country plus all programs, factsheets, employment and procurement opportunities, documents and partners of the US Agency for International Development.

Turkmenistan — Here is information on Turkmenistan culture and human rights reports, with links to, food information, food culture, cooking methods, country information, food substitutions, and food history for Asia.

World History Archives: The history of Turkmenistan — Collection of articles about the history of Turkmenistan. Among subjects of articles are retrospective, contemporary political, economic and media history of Turkmenistan.

History & Culture of Turkmenistan — Rich information on history starting from early rulers in the 4th century B.C, arrival of Oguz, soviet regime and ending with independence on October 27, 1991.

All interesting facts, information and news, blogs — Facts, information and news about modern life, culture and traditions, economy and politics, education and health as well as travel information of the Central Asian country of Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan Turkmens — Rich resource on Turkmen art and folk art, music, literature, and related links. Also includes a few media resources like movie clips and photos.

International Religious Freedom Report 2002: Turkmenistan — U.S. Department of State. Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.

International Religious Freedom Report 2003 : Turkmenistan — U.S. Department of State. Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.

Uzbekistan-Japan Center for Human Development — Promotes information and cultural exchange between Uzbekistan and Japan by offering language and business courses.

Ikat and adras, artistically woven traditional fabrics — The ikat or adras are almost forgotten but revived fabrics design and dyeing techniques in Uzbekistan.

Directory of Development Organizations - Uzbekistan — Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions and development consulting firms. Includes contact information.

US State Department - Human Rights Report: Uzbekistan — 2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, international investigations, discrimination, worker rights, child labor and working conditions.

Creating Enemies of the State: Religious Persecution in Uzbekistan — An ongoing campaign has resulted in the incarceration of an estimated 7,000 Muslim dissidents. The government's targets are independent Muslims who practice their faith outside the controls set by the government's laws.

Farruhning o'zbek adabiyoti va matematika sahifasi — O'zbek adabiy asarlari, tarjimalar, turli matematik masalalar, rasmlar, aloqalar va boshqa ma'lumotlar. Uzbek literary works, translations, miscelaneous math problems, photos, links and other interesting info.

HRW: Islamic Extremism Masks Human Rights Crackdown in Uzbekistan — Human Rights Watch claims the Uzbekistan government is committing serious abuses in its drive to quell alleged Islamic extremism.

Uzbekistan Silences Human Rights Defenders, Report Charges — The 32-page report details government attacks on a dozen of the country's most active and outspoken rights defenders.

Belarus Inside! — Photos of modern Belarus (nature, castles, churches). Some thoughts about life in Belarus. Life in Belarus as far as Belarusian citizen can see it. Aquarelle picture gallery. In English, Russian.

Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies — Provides sociological analysis and public opinion surveys on important issues in Belarusian society. Currently based in Vilnius (Lithuania).

Razgovor.Com Chat — Simple HTML chat for experienced users, convenient text only design without graphics, is able to work in any browser, fast registration, serious discussion topics are welcome.

Belarus Discussion List — All kinds of issues pertaining to Belarus. The two allowed languages are: Belarusan and English. Anyone may join.

Genealogy and Ethnic Issues Related to Belarus — Basic advice for researchers, links, articles and associations. Includes Belarusian diaspora, organizations and periodicals.

Genealogy Links - Belarus — Includes where to find ships passenger lists, censuses, cemetery transcriptions and military records

The History of Belarus — Information about the Belarusian history, includes papers and vintage pictures.

Chernobyl Charities and Help for Belarus Victims — Chernobyl charities in UK. Site promotes help for victims of Chernobyl disaster. Looking for volunteers to help.

Hope — Children in Belarus urgently requiring operations and treatment.

Changing Belarus — Paper by Institute for Security Studies provides analysis of Belarus domestic and foreign policy, relations with its neighbours, and situation before presidential elections in March 2006. [Paper in English and partially in French]

Alaksandr Milinkevch — Personal website of presidential candidate for elections of March 2006, representing United Democratic Forces. Information about the candidate, his programme, campaign news.

United Civil Party of Belarus — General information about the market liberal party, its program and history, leadership, as well as some information on politics and opposition in Belarus.

Conservative Christian Party of Belarusian Popular Front — Information about the party, its programme and its activities, news and analytics from Belarus.

DiyalogBY.Com — This Catholic magazine from Belarus is published in Russian language and is covering both cultural and religious topics.

Church in Belarus — Information on Belarussian Orthodox Church as well as other religions in Belarus.

Tallinn Children’s Home - Tallinna Lastekodu — A social welfare institution of the city of Tallinn, whose primary goal is to serve as a substitute home for orphans and other children who lack parental care. Runs several centers around the city. [Estonian, English]

Children Center Lighthouse — Attempts to provide an alternative for children to life on the streets. Information about the center and supporters. Photo gallery. [Estonian, English]

Estonian Institute — Aims to spread information about Estonian society and culture, and to promote cultural communication with other countries. Information about events and publications, and links to Estonian resources.

Estonian Central Council in Canada — Concentrates on strengthening cultural, trade and other relations between Canada and Estonia. It also keeps the Estonian heritage and culture vibrant in Canada by helping organize various meetings, conferences and events. [Estonian, English]

Estonia Chat List Mailing List — A mailing list for users of the "#estonia" chat list.

Estonia Forum — An English language forum about living and traveling in Estonia.

23 August: Remembrance day for the victims of totalitarian and authoritarian regimes — History of Nazi-Soviet cooperation, especially the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. The resulting occupation of Estonia and population losses. The lasting effects on the Baltics, who are the only countries whose independence was not restored after the second world war.

Russia: Monument Dispute With Estonia Gets Dirty - RFE/RL — Article about Russian reprisals against Estonia for having moved a memorial to Soviet soldiers. Including economic reprisals, the cyberattacks on Estonian websites, and disruptions of the Estonian embassy in Moscow by pro-Kremlin Nashi youth.

Estonian Historical Archives (Ajalooarhiiv) — Preserves records of former central administrative institutions on the Estonian territory, court and police organs, materials of knighthood (Baltic-German nobility), local governments of towns and rural areas as well as records of churches, educational institutions, manors, personal files, societies and enterprises. [Estonian, English, German]

Estonian Film Archives (Eesti Filmiarhiiv) — Acquires, preserves and makes available audiovisual documents. Website provides information about films, photographs and sound recordings stored in the archive. [Estonian, English]

A French in Estonia — Personal blog of Guillaume, about life in Estonia and issues affecting the country. [Estonian, French]

Itching for Eestimaa — A blog about the world's only post-communist nordic country. Discusses current events.

Estonian Foreign Policy Institute — Promotes understanding of international affairs and produces research utilized in foreign policy decision-making by providing a forum for discussion, analysis and debate. Areas of interest include: regional security, European Union integration and developments in Russia. [Estonian, English]

Institute of Baltic Studies — An independent non-profit research and development center to assist the development of public policy by providing socio-economic analysis.

Wayfarer's Churches — A list of churches in Estonia with descriptions, photos and opening times. Also lists congregations, churches providing accommodation and concerts. [Estonian, English and others]

Roman Catholic Church of Valga Celebrates 2000 Years of Christianity — The Estonians are excited about the first-ever pilgrimage of Estonians to Rome.

Jewishgen Shetlinks - Riga — Includes genealogy reference links for Jewish ancestors from the early 19th to the late 20th century. Includes history, photos, and lists of searchable databases.

Riga VI Seventh-day Adventist Church — Mission, worship schedule, discussion forum, photo gallery, address, contacts.

Association for Street Children — Group promotes policy change and public opinion to get support for material and social services for children living on the street. Also, helps NGO's coordinate efforts to better assist the clients. Page includes list of emergency contact numbers and ways to help. [Latvian, English]

Vik's Latvian Heritage — Describes the genealogy of the families of Dizgalvis and Vins from the towns of Dunika and Mazstraupes before and after WWII. Includes historic photos, the effect of the Russian occupation on the country, and fortunes of the living known relatives.

Yahoo Groups - Latvji — A forum that discusses Latvian life, land, politics and culture.

Interview with the Latvian president Vike-Freiberga — Gives information about the president's childhood and later exile to Canada during the second world war. Also, discusses details of her trip back to Latvia in 1988 and speeches that were made in favor of free nation. Page goes on to make a point about some missing historical documents that ended up in Moscow.

Randburg.com: Latvian History — Describes the influx of populations from the end of the Ice Age around 9000 BC , the pre-Baltic people in the 2nd millennium BC, until the 20th century. Page also discusses the political development, the Latvian language, education, religion, economy, and science.

Politics of Latvia — Wikipedia article.

A Virtual Exhibition of a Millennium of Lithuanian Cultural Heritage — Covers folk and elite culture, Baltic archeology, landscape, architecture, history, ethnic minorities, art, intellectual life and religion. Select a short guided tour or long excursion. [Lithuanian, English]

Lithuanian Institute — Institution which disseminates knowledge about the Lithuanian culture and society abroad. Information about Lithuanian exhibitions, musical concerts, cultural presentations, festivals abroad.

Lithuanian Gay League — An advocacy organization dedicated to fighting homophobia and discrimination based on sexual orientation and promote gender identity. [Lithuanian, English]

Lithuanian Gay and Lesbian Page — Information about organisations, bars, penpals, and local news.

Avaslan — Genealogy site by Brian Friedman about Jewish Zlotover family, which once lived in Avižliai (Avaslan) village in Northern Lithuania. Contains materials about Jewish history of Northwest Lithuanian and Southwest Latvia, emigrant life abroad.

Lithuanian Global Genealogical Society — Databases, forums, and other resources for people researching family histories of Lithuanians, at home and abroad.

Lithuanian Royal Union of Nobility — Association of descendants of Lithuanian nobility. Information about the union, its activities, Lithuanian nobility.

Lithuanian Global Genealogical Society — Genealogy society with on-line searchable databases and assistance for members.

Lithuanian Genealogy Databank — Lithuanian surnames, census information, cemetery lists, church membership, as provided by the Lithuanian Global Genealogical Society.

Sacauskis/Rozich Family Genealogy Site — Site documenting the genealogy of the Sacauskis/Rozich family. Includes surname list and links.

Samogitian Places of Interest — Descriptions of Samogitian towns. Presented by the Samogitian Cultural Association. (Click on an underlined letter to get to towns later in the alphabet.)

Shtetlinks site for Kalvarija — Shtetlink page giving Jewish historical background with pictures and resource material. Provided by JewishGen.

Lithuanian State Archives — Preserves and provides access to documents of state and municipal institutions, agencies and enterprises, state agencies and enterprises which operated in Lithuania at various times. [Lithuanian, English]

The International Commission for the Evaluation of the Crimes of the Nazi and Soviet Occupation Regimes in Lithuania — Aims to stimulate the process of historical justice through research and education. [Lithuanian, English]

Council of Lithuania Minor Affairs — Civic organisation, aimed at propagating information about Lithuania Minor (now Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia) in Lithuanian society. Information about the Council, history of Lithuania Minor.

Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter — Information about the chapter and its activities, fight against corruption in Lithuania.

Personal Web Site of Simona and Edvinas — Includes pictures from the UK, Lithuania and the USA, and links to some of the author's favorite Lithuanian websites.

Blavasciunas, Ramunas — Information about Lithuanian traditions and people, history and legends, economical and statistical data, language and literature.

Russian Oil Pipeline Shutoff to Lithuania — Article about Russian shutting off the oil pipeline to Lithuania and the ramifications thereof.

Wikipedia - Valdas Adamkus — Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the President of the Republic of Lithuania.

The United Methodist Church in Lithuania — Includes special projects, conference, calendar, staff, history, newsletter, photos, churches, children and youth.

Cultural Policies in Europe: Moldova — Information about cultural policies and instruments. Includes country profiles, sources, links and related information.

Moldova and me — A mission of 2002 Peace Corps Health Education Volunteer in The Republic of Moldova, Cotiujeni town. Poetry, training, people and images.

Moldova — Promotes foreigners' awareness of Moldova. In English.

Gay.MD — Web site of the Moldovan information center GenderDoc-М, including tips and information for gay travellers to Moldova.

History of Moldavia — History of the historical principality, the Eastern part of which the present day Moldova was.

The Youth Helsinki Citizens' Assembly of Moldova — It is a non-government national non-profit association, which has as its purpose the building of civil society in Moldova.

OWH TV Studio — TV studio from Republic of Moldova, which activates with the status of a non-governmental organization. [Romanian, English]

Politics of Moldova — Wikipedia article.

Northern Fortress — The remarkable fortresses of Northwest Russia and Finland with their detailed descriptions, history reviews, maps, plans and photographic images.

Introductions by Irina — Personal page of an author and former matchmaker, now offering walking tours, accommodation, interpreting and mail forwarding services.

Gay Tour in Saint Petersburg — Offers guided nightlife and sightseeing tours. Guide profile, image gallery, and local gay life information.

The British Council Russia — Promote long-term educational, scientific and cultural cooperation between Britain and other countries. Their aim is to enhance the reputation of the UK as a valued partner in the world. They have a network of centres, information points and project offices throughout Russia.

Virtual Russia — A virtual community and a discussion forum devoted to Russians and people wanting to learn more about Russia. User-contributed content includes a members' photo gallery, chat, Russian language reference, events calendar and photos of Russia.

Turanian Lands - Turanian Peoples — Information concerning the Turanians, a presumed group of ethno-linguistic related peoples, and their Eurasian lands, in text documents, images and maps.

Monitoring of Ethnicity, Conflicts and Cohesion — UNESCO sponsored research project studying conflicts and cohesion related to ethnicity in the post-communist world.

Culture Center of the Northern Asian First Peoples' Art — NGO initiated by Michael Grey Wolf and dedicated to furthering the cultural and ecosocial situation of northern Asia's First Peoples.

Segmentary Hierarchy of Identity: The Case of Yakuts and Evens in Northern Yakutia — Article by Shiro Sasaki, discussing the ethnic identity and socio-cultural units of the Yakut and Even.

Russian and Altai Art - Sergey Dykov — Brief introduction to Altay master of arts and proponent of the art-forms of the Altaic people.

Nohon and Friends — Brief introduction to Altay traditional music and overtone singer Nohon Shumarov.

Republic of Buryatia — Brief presentation of Buryatia: geography, history, culture, and education.

Buryatia — Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO) member page for Buryatia.

The Chukotka Autonomous Okrug — Provides an ethnographic study by Patty Gray, including fieldwork material.

The Chukchis — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

The Chulym Tatars — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

The Dolgans — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Dolgans — Profile of the Dolgan people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Enets — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Enets — Profile of the Enets people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Evens — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Even(s) — Profile of the Even people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Evenki Autonomous District — Profile of the Evenki Autonomous District, from the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge.

The Evenks — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

The Itelmens — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Itelmen — Profile of the Itelmen people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Kets — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Kets — Profile of the Ket people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Ensemble Üch Süme-R — Performing traditional Khakas and Altai songs, with section on traditional instruments and singing techniques.

Kokov Valery Alexandrovich — Traditional Khakas herbalist; also featuring Khakas music and pictures.

Koryak Net — Comprehensive information on the Koryak language and culture, by Alexander King, California State University.

The Koryaks — Overview article from the Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

The Nanais — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Nanay — Profile of the Nanay people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Negidals — Overview article form The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Negidals — Profile of the Negidal people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Nenets Links — Collection of links from the Information Centre of Finno-Ugric Peoples.

The Nenets — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Impressions from the Life of the Nganasan — Pictures and illustrations, by Michael Katzschmann, Göttingen University.

The Nganasans — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

The Nivkhs — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Nivkh — Profile of the Nivkh people, from NUPI -Centre for Russian Studies.

The Orochi — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Oroch — Profile of the Orochi people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Oroks — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Oroks — Profile of the Orok people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Selkups — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Selkups or Ostyak Samoyeds — Information from the Endangered Uralic Peoples site.

The Shors — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Shors — Profile of the Shor people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Tofalars — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Tofalari — Profile of the Tofalar people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Nikolay Oorzhak, Hereditary Tyvan Shaman and Master of Khoomei — Offers seminars on shamanism and throat singing, and healing sessions; includes bio, and audio and video clips.

My First Journey to Tuva — Sami Jansson's journey to Tuva in pursuit of throat singing, with pictures.

The Udeghes — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Udegey — Profile of the Udihe people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Ulchis — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Ulch — Profile of the Ulcha people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Sakha Open World — Forum to keep alive the cultural traditions, spiritual values, and languages of the Sakha and other Siberian indigenous peoples. [mostly Russian, partly English]

Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) — Profile of the Sakha (Yakut) Republic, from the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge.

The Yukaghirs — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Yukagirs — Profile of the Yukagir people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Caucasian Regional Studies — Online journal aiming to stimulate an inter-disciplinary debate on issues such as security, ethnic conflicts, democratization, civil society and economics.

Caucasus Foundation — Publishing social, political, cultural and historical researches as well as news information on the Caucasus (in English, Turkish, Russian, and Arabic).

The Abazians — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Abazas — Profile of the Abaza people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - Chechnya (Chechen Republic) Maps — Online maps presented by the University of Texas Library.

Chechenia — Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO) member page for the Chechen Republic Ichkeria.

Jaimoukha — Site edited by Amjad Jaimoukha, offers extensive information on the Circassian (Cherkes) people (including the Kabard and Adyge), their langauge and culture.

Circassia — Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO) member page for Circassia.

The Proto-Bulgarians North and West of the Black Sea — Translation of Dimitrov's book on the ancient history of the Bulgarian people.

The Russian Federation: Dagestan (November 1995) — WRITENET paper compiled on the basis of publicly available information.

The Aguls — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Aguls — Profile of the Agul people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Chamalals — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

The Godoberis — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Avars — Profile of the Avar people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Dargins — Profile of the Darginian people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Kumuks — Profile of the Kumyk people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Lak House — History and culture of the Lak people (in Russian and English).

Laks — Profile of the Lak people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Lezgins — Profile of the Lezgin people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Nogays — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Nogay — Profile of the Nogay people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Rutuls — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Rutuls — Profile of the Rutul people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Tabasarans — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Tabasarans — Profile of the Tabasaran people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Tsakhurs — Anar Shabanov's personal pages about the Tsakhur people, language and area, including bibliography.

The Tsakhurs — Overview article from The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.

Ingush — Profile of the Ingush people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Karachay — Profile of the Karachay people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

Karachay on the Web — List of links pertaining to the Karachay and Balkar peoples.

Ossetians — About Ossetia - Alania and the people of the region, including history, notable historical figures, prominent Ossetians living abroad, music, other customs and tradition, and cuisine.

Wikipedia: Ossetians — Online encyclopedia article about this region, its people, and language and culture.

Robert Zagretdinov and the Art of Playing the Kubyz — Master player of the Jew's harp discusses the music, the instrument, and the techniques (in Russian and English).

History, Household Activities, National Creativity of the Bashkir People — Traditional culture of the Bashkir people.

Chuvash — Profile of the Chuvash people, from NUPI - Centre for Russian Studies.

The Stupa of Enlightenment in Elista — On the practical and religious issues concerning the construction of a stupa in the capital of Kalmykia.

Kalmyk American Society — Preserving and promoting Kalmyk heritage through cultural, educational and social activities.

The Tatar Gazette — Cultural and educational newspaper of the Tatar community in the Republic of Mordovia (in English and Russian).

Tatarstan on the Internet — Information on broad range of topics, maintained by Kazan State University.

Russian-Norwegian Directory — A directory of links, sites, organizations and firms, including those not having Web presence. Russians in Norway and Norwegians in Russia.

The Moscow Expat Site — Virtual community for expatriates living in, or visiting, Moscow. Includes a survival guide and a business directory.

American Reflections from Moscow — Essays by American author living in Moscow since 1994 on history, culture, comparative national character, society, philosophy, America, Russia, American Dream, Russian Idea, communism, consumerism.

The Gonzo Papers on a Newly Independent State — An article on Russia - "The Extraordinary Adventures of Misters Schmidt and Bower in the Former Land of the Bolsheviks".

Global Pediatrics — GLOBAL PEDIATRICS is an international adoption medical support service, which specializes in pre-adoption support and post adoption care for families adopting from the Former Soviet Union.

Clinic for Internationally Adopted Children — The clinic specializing in health needs of adopted children, providing with information and consultation to adoptive parents (including perspective parents).

Faithful Adoption International — International adoption agency placing children from Russia and other countries. Detailed information on Russian adoption process; traveling tips to adoptive parents.

Alaska International Adoption Agency — International adoption agency specializing exclusively in Russia. Accredited by Russian government. Children of all ages available.

Gay.Ru International - Russian National Gay Site — Gay and lesbian life in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Travel advice, gay bars and clubs, Russian gay history, gay art, gay personals.

Russian Gay Life Pages — Information and links on current events, culture and art, organizations, bars and clubs, and includes a bulletin board.

Russia GenWeb — Russian genealogical information - including St. Petersburg Archives, surname helper and mailing list.

Researching Russian Roots — Advice on genealogical research in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, with links and addresses.

Center for the Study of Russia and the Soviet Union — Provides assistance with scholarly travel to Russia. Home to the Russian Archive Project, a joint effort in collaboration between Western and Russian scholars to publish finding aids and guides to Russian archival collections.

Yale Russian Archive Project — Clearinghouse for information in order to facilitate access to the newly available documents in the archives of the former Soviet Union.

The Imperial Russian Navy — History of the Imperial Russian Navy from the mid-nineteenth century to the Russian Revolution, with a major focus on the Far East including the Russo-Japanese War, and the development of the dreadnought program prior to the First World War.

Meeting of Frontiers — Tells the story of the American exploration and settlement of the West and the parallel exploration of Siberia and the Russian Far East, and the meeting of the two in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

Gagarin Web Site — Genealogy and history of the Gagarin family.

History House: Rah Rah, Rasputin — An irreverent account of late imperial Russian politics and this man's rise and later assassination at the hands of Yusupov.

The Evil Monk — The life and times of Gregory Efimovich Rasputin, focusing on the dysfunction of the Romanov family.

History of the Imperial Russian Dynasty — Short history of the ruling dynasty, genealogy of Imperial House of Russia. Discusses the succession to the Imperial Russian throne, supporting the claim of the descendants of the Grand Duke Kiril.

The Royal Martyrs of Russia — Writings, prayers and history of the Russian Royal Family from the perspective of the Greek Orthodox faith, by Reverend Presbyter Demetrios Serfes.

Yelagin Palace — Online edition of a pre-revolutionary folio on Yelagin Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. Published by the Imperial Association of Architects, the illustrated folio shows the palace as it existed before the revolution with its splendid interiors decorated with their now-vanished furnishings.

Russian Imperial Eggs — Online Hermitage exhibition of eggs from the Imperial Porcelain Factory. The site explains the traditions of Russian Easter and the history of Romanov patronage of the factory. The original exhibition was held in Christianborg Palace in Copenhagen.

Astrocartography of Catherine the Great's Least-Aspected Mercury/Uranus — Biography with special focus on how the planetary symbolism of Mercury and Uranus were reflected in her personal life and historical role, by renowned astrocartographer Rob Couteau.

Charles Cameron - Architect to Catherine the Great — Illustrated monograph on the Scottish neoclassical architect who worked at Pavlovsk and Tsarskoe Selo.

Memories of the Russian Court — This online book was written by Anna Vyrubova and is the most famous first-hand account of the tragic lives of the last Imperial family of Russia. Anna was a close friend of the Empress Alexandra and this book gives many details on Rasputin and his influence on events associated with the Russian Revolution.

Thirteen Years at the Russian Court — Illustrated online history book written by Pierre Gilliard, tutor to the Tsarevich Alexis, son of the last Romanov Tsar of Russia. This book contains many details on palace life and the events of the Russian Revolution.

Summer Palace and the Summer Gardens — Peter the Great's modest summer residence and a lovely old park with marble sculptures

History House: Peter the Great — Article about the tzar, discussing his habits in debauchery.

Anastasia — Introduction to the Russian revolutions and the Romanov family. What happened to the family in 1917 and 1918. The butchery of Ekaterinburg. The story of Anna Anderson. (Site in English and French.)

HIH Alexei Romanov — The Spala Crisis of 1912. John Kendrick examines the case of the Tsarevich Alexei's haemophilia, and concludes that Heino Tammet was really the Tsarevich.

Anton Chekhov and the 1905 Revolution — An analysis of Chekov's Cherry Orchard, written in 1904, in light of the subsequent Revolution of 1905.

Lenin: Lecture on the 1905 Revolution — Delivered in German on January 9, 1917 at a meeting of young workers in the Zurich People's House.

Institute for the Study of Conflict, Ideology, and Policy — Coverage of political, international, and security affairs in Russian Federation. Includes news, analysis, a journal, occasional papers, a searchable database of articles, and links to related papers.

Russia Debate — A survey of Russia including government structure, documents, statistics, demographics, geography, and important events since the end of Communist rule. Also includes profiles of current Russian politicians and Soviet-era leaders.

Presidential Election Gallery — Information on and illustrations from the Russian Presidential elections on July 3, 1996.

Boris Yeltsin: Master of Surprise — Boris Yeltsin's behaviour has been increasingly random - striking fear into advisers who worried what he would do next.

Red Comrades Documentation Project — Website contains material that re-analyzes the Bolsheviks of the Stalin Era in the USSR from a pro-Stalinist viewpoint. Pictures and articles focusing on the Stalinists, and in particular on the NKVD, the purges, Yezhov, and Lysenkoism.

CPSU Plenums, Leadership Struggles, and Soviet Cold War Politics, by Vladislav M. Zubok — Information from the transcripts of plenums of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union during the Khrushchev era.

The Kirov Murder — It was the spark for the great purges of the 1930's. The Kirov murder was a pivotal event in Soviet History. Includes a short biography of Kirov, a description of the murder, and analysis.

Bukharin's Last Plea — Transcript of Nicolai Bukharin's final plea during his trial for treason before the Supreme Court of the U.S.S.R., Moscow, March 12, Evening session, 1938.

Yeltsin's Address to the Russian People — Text of a speech against the 1991 coup attempt against Mikhael Gorbachev.

(q) Early Cooperation: American Famine Relief — After the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, the ensuing Civil War produced acute food shortages in southwestern Russia. Several volunteer groups in the United States and Europe had organized relief programs, but it became clear that help was needed on a larger scale because an estimated 10 to 20 million lives were at stake.

(p) Perestroika — From modest beginnings at the Twenty-Seventh Party Congress in 1986, perestroika, Mikhail Gorbachev's program of economic, political, and social restructuring, became the unintended catalyst for dismantling what had taken nearly three-quarters of a century to erect: the Marxist-Leninist-Stalinist totalitarian state.

Statement of the Kaganovich Family — Family response to 'Wolf of the Kremlin: First Biography of L.M. Kaganovich, the Soviet Union's Architect of Fear," a biography of one of Stalin's senior apparatchiks.

1923: Revolutionary Silhouettes — Anatoly Vasilievich Lunacharsky's biographical essays on various leaders including Lenin, Trotsky, Kalinin, Zinoviev as well as Plekhanov and Martov among others.

Samantha Smith's letter to Andropov — Text of the famous letter 10 year old American schoolgirl Samantha Smith wrote to then Soviet President Yuri Andropov. Smith was invited to tour the USSR as Andropov's guest.

Modern History Sourcebook: The Brezhnev Doctrine, 1968 — Transcript of the Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev's enunciation of the doctrine that no Soviet satellite state would be allowed to separate from the East Bloc.

Leonid Brezhnev — Biography of the late Soviet leader whose term in office was marked by the invasions of Czechoslovakia and Afghanistan. Links to a timeline of his life and career and an illustrated biography.

The Nikolai Bukharin Archive — Includes from 1917: Imperialism and World Economy, 1920: The ABC of Communism - with Evgenii Preobrazhensky, 1921: Historical Materialism - a system of Sociology, 1933: Marx's Teaching and its Historical Importance, 1934: Poetry, Poetics and the Problems of Poetry in the U.S.S.R. and 1938: The Case of Bukharin - from the Moscow Trials.

Bukharin — Three essays on the Bolshevik theoritician and leader. Bukharin  by Tareq Rahim; Bukharin's Theory of a Capitalist World Economy by Jennifer Kruczek; Nikolay Bukharin: Left Communist to NEPman  by Corey Lichtman and Bukharin and Rightist Economic Theory by Alexandra Ginieres.

Konstantin Ustinovich Chernenko — Portrait, photographs of his tomb at the Kremlin, map, biographical sketch, and interactive visitor comments from Find A Grave.

Konstantin Chernenko — Biographical sketch of the man who briefly ruled the USSR from 1984 to 1985.

TIME 100: Leaders & Revolutionaries - Mikhail Gorbachev — Profile by Time Magazine of the former Soviet leader as one of the most important individuals of the twentieth century.

Mikhail Sergevich Gorbachev — Biography page at Gorbachev Foundation web site.

Khrushchev's Speech at the 20th Congress of the CPSU — On February 24-25 1956, Khrushchev delivered a report in which he denounced Stalin’s crimes and the "cult of personality" surrounding Stalin. This speech would ultimately trigger a world-wide split.

Eisenhower and Khrushchev — Notes on relations between the US and Khrushchev during the Eisenhower presidency. Includes images from the "Kitchen Debate" between Khrushchev and then US Vice-President Richard Nixon.

Lenin's Testament, 1922 — Text of a series of letters written by Lenin on his death bed and smuggled past Stalin's guards by his secretaries.

Lenin Internet Archive — Information archive of Vladimir Lenin's writings, speeches, letters, with photographs, sounds and film.

Lenin Museum near Red Square, Moscow — Historical photos and documents about Vladimir Lenin, Russian Revolution, Russia and USSR.

The Lenin museum — Information about the Lenin museum in Tampere Finland, the only normally operating Lenin museum in the world.

Newseum: The Commissar Vanishes — The falsification of photographs in Stalin's Russia -- a virtual exhibit exploring the censored history of the Soviet Union.

Stalin by Edvard Radzinsky — Lengthy excerpts from the recent biography which makes use of information newly made available from Soviet archives.

The Leon Trotsky Museum: Murder and Marxism in Mexico City — Article by John Mitchell in Mexico Connect describes Trotsky's exile in Mexico City and his compound at Cocoyan, attempts on his life and his assassination.

Trotsky's Relevance Today — An article by Peter Taffe written to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Trotsky's assassination. Examines Trotsky's ideas, methods, and analysis, and their relevance today.

Leon Trotsky as piece d'art — A short biography with pictures and artwork by Diego Rivera featuring Trotsky as subject.

Lunacharsky on Trotsky — "Revolutionary Silhouette" of Trotsky by one of his contemporaries.

What is the theory of the Permanent Revolution? — An essay on Trotsky's theory concerning the revolutionary dynamic, particularly as it effects underdeveloped countries.

In Defence of the Russian Revolution — Written by Trotsky, this article includes a useful summary of his theory of uneven and combined development.

October 1917 : A lost opportunity for socialism? — Texts and photographs from an anarchist perspective on the Russian Revolution of October 1917. Examines why the revolution ended up with a state run dictatorship under Stalin and the role of Lenin and Trotsky in this process.

Yale Slavic & East European Collection: Leaders of the Russian Revolution — Short biographies of various leaders of the Russian Revolution including Lenin, Trotsky, Kalinin, Kirov, Martov, Axelrod, Zasulich, Ordzhonokidze and Zhdanov.

The Nestor Makhno Archive — An archive of documents, in various languages, relating to Nestor Makhno, the Makhnovshchina and Ukraine during the Russian Civil War.

Nestor Makhno Biography — Short bio of Makhno, with links to other sources, from the Anarchist Encyclopedia.

Peter Sedgwick: The Crucial Year - Victor Serge on Class and Party (1972) — Published as an introduction to the Penguin edition of Serge's Year One of the Russian Revolution.

Serge Internet Archive — Includes Secrecy and Revolution: A Reply to Trotsky and 1939: A Letter and Some Notes.

Kropotkin Reference Archive (part of the Marxists Internet Archive) — Short summaries and the texts of 3 Kropotkin's works (in English): "Anarchism: Its Philosophy and Ideal" (1898), "Communism and Anarchy" (1901), "The Russian Revolution and the Soviet Government" (1919).

Anarchism — Peter Kropotkin's Encyclopedia Britanica definition of anarchism.

Draznilkas -- Russian Children's Taunts — Deals with the history of short, humorous verses used in Russia by children to tease, taunt and play pranks on other children.

Slavic and East European Folklore Association — Features SEEFA Journal and material on Slavic and East European Folklore previously published in the journal.

Union of the Committees of Soldiers’ Mothers of Russia — Campaigning for military reform and the abolition of obligatory conscription, peaceful settlement of the Chechen conflict, and fairer court martials.

The Russian Mafia — List of alleged Russian mafia bosses.

Russian Imperial Succession — Brien Horan explains in detail legal issues pertaining to the claim to the throne of Emperor of all the Russia's. His view supports the claim made by the descendants of the Grand Duke Kirill.

Global Jewish Assistance and Relief Network — A non-profit organization dedicated to providing non-sectarian humanitarian assistance and medical relief throughout the Newly Independent States of the Former Soviet Union, with the primary focus in Russia and Ukraine.

Spasenie - Charity Fund — Social support and protection of people, improvement of material status and social rehabilitation of undeveloped work-less or disabled persons, who can not realize their law rights and interests themselves.

Williams, David — Personal page covering a variety of Russian related subjects including Russian architecture, culture, history, economy, politics, photo archive, Soviet Union, Moscow skyscrapers, Cathedral of Christ Our Saviour, Krushchev's grave and miscellaneous topics.

Sergei Klimanov's Home Page — It contains astronomical images, pictures of ancient Russian cities, a writer Ivan Efremov's biography, statistics of a soccer club Spartak Moscow, and information about some rock bands.

Database on Russian Issues — A searchable collection of information on political developments, leaders and organizations, administrative subdivisions and ethnic groups. Maintained by the Center for Russian Studies of the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs.

Russian Expert Review — An online periodical offering English-language up-to date news, articles and reports by Russian think-tanks and research institutions.

Democracy.Ru — Website is maintained by the Institute for Election Systems Development (IESD), a Russian non-governmental organization. Electoral statistics, relevant legislation, IESD project descriptions.

Russian Political Campaigns — A view at new political forces and political campaigns in Russian Parliamentary Elections of December 1999. Russia as a test-bed for political technologies.

Union of Right Forces (SPS) — Democratic, pro-government conservative party. News releases, principles including the "Russian Liberal Manifesto," and event information available in English; additional content available in Russian.

Sergey M. Mironov — Personal website of the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin Story — An announcement about the upcoming story on Vladimir Putin. Visitors are invited to submit their own stories based on the life and career of the Russian President.

Putin's 'Putsch' — Article on Vladimir Putin and the situation he faces in Russia today, by Rob Jones, published in Socialism Today.

RussiaForYou.com — Catalogue of marriage agencies, hotels, gifts and flowers delivery and other related services in Russia.

Russian Brides Cyber Guide — Information about dating Russian women and links to their personal ads.

Diamond Way Buddhism — The Diamond Way Karma Kagyu Buddhist Center of Moscow.

Vyborg Christian Center — Dedicated to teaching Christ-like living and holiness unto the Lord in Vyborg, Russia. Plus Christian literature and humanitarian programs, especially with minority groups.

A History of the Russian Church — An overview of the spread of Christianity in Russia, from the eighth century to the present. Illustrated, and with a brief bibliography.

The Palace of the Crimean Khans in Bakhchisaray — One of the best known historic places in Ukraine. In 1530s-1783 Bakhchisaray was the capital of the state of the Crimean Tatar people - the Crimean Khanate. Nowadays the Museum of History and Culture of the Crimean Tatars is visited by about 200.000 tourists per year.

Ethnic Composition of Crimea — Over the centuries, various ethnic groups inhabited the Crimean peninsula, now a part of Ukraine.

Crimean Tatars — Crimean Tatars are the native ethnic group of Crimea. This site contains documents, articles, news items, essays, poems, and interviews that cover Crimean Tatar history and culture, their experiences during deportation and exile, and the national movement which initiated the return to Crimea.

CRIMEA-L: A Discussion List on Crimea and Crimean Tatar People — The Homepage of the Crimea-L, a discussion list about Crimea and Crimean Tatar People

ShtetLinks @ Ivano Frankivsk (Stanislawow) — ShtetLinks is a project of JewishGen, Inc., which aims to provide a place where anyone with an interest in a place where Jews have lived to commemorate that place.

Ivano-Frankivsk [Stanislaviv] (diocese) — unofficial information on Catholic diocese of Ivano-Frankivsk [Stanislaviv]

My Kiev Journal — An American expatriate blogs about life Kiev.

USAID Regional Mission to Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova — U.S. Agency for International Development.

Veseli Cherevychky — Folk children dance ballet. Brief details about vocal-choreographic ensemble, including image galleries, video of Ukrainian dance.

Osvita — Educational advising center. Provide information to the public on issues related to international education and exchange opportunities.

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church — The official website of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church: A source for information and connections operated by the Patriarchal Curia based in Lviv, Ukraine.

The World Odessit Club — Full book online: Odessa, 1941-1944: A Case Study of Soviet Territory Under Foreign Rule.

Chernomorets Odessa — Unofficial site of Chernomorets, the soccer team of Odessa.

Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in Poltava — History, reality, needs. Christianity and national consciousness in Ukraine.

Europe Association of Ukrainians — The EAU is a public non-profitable organization with main goal is to guarantee and to represent interests of Ukraine and the Ukrainians who are visiting to or permanently reside at the European Union countries.

Ukrainian Newsgroups: ukr.* — ukr.* newsgroups originate in Ukraine and are similar to those found on Usenet. The major difference, however, is that articles are mostly in Russian with the balance being in Ukrainian using KOI-8 Cyrillic coding.

Our World Gay and Lesbian Center — Cultural center history, meeting times, and upcoming events.

Ukrainian Genealogy — Includes web site dealing with Ukrainian genealogy and family research. Resources include articles, links, and mailing list for those doing research into their Ukrainian heritage.

Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe — Genealogical resources especially for Germans migrating through Russian Poland and Volhynia but other surrounding areas as well.

Ukrainian History — History of Ukrainians in Ukraine and the Diaspora.

Litopys UPA — Chronicle of Ukrainian Insurgent Army.

Ukrainian Famine — From the Soviet Archives exhibit at the US Library of Congress. Includes a translation of a Soviet memorandum detailing punishments for offending villages.

Holodomor - Wikipedia — Article about the Ukrainian Famine in the winter of 1932/33. Elaborates on the death toll and its status as a crime against humanity.

Brotherhood of Veterans of the 1st-Division of the Ukrainian National Army — Bibliography, general information and links.

NATO-Ukraine Charter - Madrid, 9 July 1997 — Detailed information about the Charter.

The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation — Nonprofit, non-governmental organization established in 1991 to facilitate democratic development, encourage free market reform, and enhance human rights in Ukraine.

United States Peace Corps Ukraine — Information about and resources for Peace Corps volunteers working on business development, ecology and education projects in Ukraine.

My Ukrainian adoption story — This is a story about my adventures to Ukraine to adopt my three toddlers. There is a lot of pictures of my children, as well as pictures of other Ukrainian babies.

Pavlo Zhezhnych: Personal Site — Personal information, scientific interests, teaching, projects participation, thematic publications on information technologies and databases, personal blog.

Committee of Voters of Ukraine — A civic organization that aims to protect citizens' electoral rights. Includes information about the organization's activities, publications, election law, Ukrainian political life, and news.

The Right Way — The right wing of the Anarchist Party of Ukraine. Political theory, religion, military affairs. In English and Russian

Religious Information Service of Ukraine — News, directory and information guide to religious events and celebrities in Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church — UGCC history, structure, news, church activities and information of its leaders. Official web-site.

Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in Poltava — History, reality, needs. Christianity and national consciousness in Ukraine.

Carpati: 50 Miles, 50 Years — Film Producer David Notowitz's new film, narrated by Leonard Nimoy, follows a Jewish ice cream vendor in the Carpathian Mountain region of Ukraine, who returns home to see his birthplace and tells his story in Yiddish along the way (with English subtitles and narration).

Felshtiner Landsleit: Newsletter About Felshtin, Ukraine — Historical and genealogical information about the Jewish town of Felshtin, Ukraine, and other books, articles, archives, and websites about Ukrainian Jewish history.

Love of the Land: Afula — Torah passages and rabbinic commentary expressing the importance of the town to Judaism.

Safe Haven Near Afula — Article profiling an Argentinian family's immigration to the suburb of Ahuzat Barak.

Two Dead In Afula Terrorist Attack — 2001 article from Our Jerusalem magazine about a shooting spree in the open-air market.

Reuters' Overshadowing Bias — Article critical of the news agency's media coverage of a terrorist attack in Afula.

Love of the Land: Akko — Rabbinic commentary expressing the importance of the city to Judaism.

Akko: The Maritime Capital of the Crusader Kingdom — History and archaeology of the city. With photographs.

Archaeology in Israel: Acco (Acre) — The history and archaeological remains of the city's past.

Arad: Canaanite City and Israelite Citadel — History and archaeology of the city and its environs. With photographs.

Bible Places: Arad — Ancient history of the city, with photographs of archaeological sites.

Martin Sampson's Arad Page — Photos of family and friends, the Arad area, and the author's volunteer work on the Arad Rescue Team.

Ariel Chai — Pictorial history of the town from its 18th (chai) anniversary celebration in 1996.

Three Killed In Ariel Terrorist Blast — Article from Our Jerusalem news about the 2002 suicide bombing.

Dvir and Noy Anter — Memorial to two Ariel boys killed by a car bomb.

Beit Canada Absorption Center — Facility for assisting immigrants to the city. Providing Hebrew language classes, temporary accommodations, and services.

Ashdod — Torah passages and rabbinic commentary expressing the importance of the city to Judaism.

The Conquest of Ashdod — Historical essay about the role of Ashdod in Assyrian annals and Biblical texts.

Ashdod — A Biblical history of the city.

Ashkelon — Torah passages and rabbinic commentary expressing the importance of the city to Judaism.

The Ashkelon Foundation — Charity supporting dozens of projects and programs throughout Ashkelon.

Ashkelon's Dead Babies — Article from the journal Archaeology about the baffling find of nearly 100 infant skeletons in a late Roman-early Byzantine sewer.

Ashkelon Excavations — Homepage of an ongoing Harvard archaeological dig exploring Canaanite, Philistine, and Phoenician Ashkelon.

Immigrant Detention Camp in Ruins Still Tells Its Stories — History of the imprisonment of Jewish immigrants to Israel in Atlit in the 1940's.

A Gem of a Marine Archaeological Find — Archaeological discussion of the Ram of Atlit, with photographs.

Judeo-Spanish Culture Thrives in Bat-Yam — Article on Sephardic language and theater in the city.

Linux Counter: Bat Yam — Local directory of Linux users.

Love of the Land: Beersheba — Torah passages and rabbinic commentary expressing the importance of the city to Judaism.

Beer Sheva-Bnei Shimon--Montreal-Sweden — News, information, and project details from a diaspora partnership program.

Archaeological Sites in Israel: Be'er Sheva — Essay on the history and ruins of Beersheba, from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With photographs.

Be'er Sheva: Prehistoric Dwelling Sites — Description of archaeological finds from the 4th millennium BCE, from the Jewish Virtual Library.

Love of the Land: Beit Shean — Passages from Torah and Talmud illustrating the importance of the town to Judaism.

Scholars Excavate Proof of Kings David and Solomon — Article about archeological excavations at Beit She'an and their implications about the Biblical dynasty.

Beit She'an and Scythopolis — Archaeology and ancient history of the old city, with photographs.

Casualties of War: Beit Shean Terror Attack — Article about a shooting attack on a polling station in Beit She'an, with memorials to each of the victims.

Ya'acov Lary — Memorial for a Beit She'an man killed in a drive-by shooting.

Midreshet Beit Shemesh — Non-profit organization, promotes Jewish education and supports immigrant absorption. Information about programs, staff, and news.

Lemaan Achai — Community welfare program based in Ramat Bet Shemesh. Information about the charity, newsletter, photo gallery, and donation form.

Beit Shemesh: Biblical City on the Border Between Judah and Philistia — Archaeology of the ancient city, with photographs and Old Testament passages.

Tel Bet Shemesh — Information and links about the excavation of Beit Shemesh from the IU Summer Archaeological Program.

Linux Users in Binyamina — Directory of local Linux users and maintainers.

Casualties of War: Binyamina Attack — Jerusalem Post article on terrorist attacks in the Israeli town.

Terror Attack in Binyamina — Article on the 2001 suicide bombing on the town's train station.

Love of the Land: Bnei Brak — Torah passages and rabbinic commentary expressing the importance of the city to Judaism.

Linux Counter: Bnei Brak — Local directory of Linux users.

Gems in Israel: Beit Hagefen - Arab Jewish Cultural Center — Promotes understanding and coexistence. Sponsors cross-cultural encounters, courses, an Arab theater, a visitors' center and other activities and facilities.

Aba Hushi Absorption Center — Facility for assisting immigrants to the city. Providing Hebrew language classes, temporary accommodations, and services.

The Minerva Center for Human Rights - Hebrew University — The Center provides the academic community and the public access to a wide array of human rights information and serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas on human rights issues between students, scholars, activists, and policy makers from Israel and abroad.

The New Jerusalem Mosaic — The Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers a readable history of the city by period, with a map for each and photographs and information on surviving historic buildings. English and Hebrew versions available.

Home for Bible Translators in Jerusalem — A home for students that work translating the Bible from the original Hebrew into other languages which don't yet have an Old Testament.

Love of the Land: Jerusalem/Yerushalayim — Torah passages and rabbinic commentary expressing the importance of the city to Judaism.

The Follow-Up Committee on Arab Education — Organization dedicated to the effort of achieving equality for Arab education in Israel. Including announcements, publications, newsletter and reports. [English, Arabic and Hebrew]

Women Against Violence — Organization that address the problem of domestic violence and the paucity of support services for abused Arab women in Israel. Site includes projects, publications, links and general information.

Friedman, Jason — Information, personal philosophy, links, research and book reviews.

Linux Users in Rehovot — Local Linux community directory.

The Peres Center for Peace — Organization, whose mission is to contribute to the building of an infrastructure for peace in the Middle East that promotes socio-economic development, while advancing cooperation and mutual understanding.

Israel Music Institute and Information Centre (IMI) — Non-profit, publicly owned publishing house promoting Israeli music. Offering audio CDs and books for sale as well as information about local composers, articles and news.

Seminar 'dialogue on pain' opens path to understanding — Describing an innovative program, where Israeli Jewish and Arab teenagers are taught the Holocaust (Shoah) from a universal perspective, and are asked to directly confront their prejudices about each other.

The Autobiographer — Genealogical research tool for creating digital family trees and online presentations. Includes sample projects, information about registration, and a forum.

JAFI Jewish Agency Information Center — JAFI implements a range of social, educational and vocational projects in order to ease the integration of olim, including a countrywide network of absorption centers, student hostels, ulpanim, study programs for young people, information centers and retraining programs.

Association of Americans & Canadians in Israel — A volunteer organization with headquarters in Jerusalem that provides expert information and guidance on employment, housing, culture shock, oleh rights, customs and shipping, education and adventures in learning, and volunteerism.

Jewish Student Online Research Center: Immigration — Immigration section of the cyber encyclopedia from JSOURCE that covers everything from anti-Semitism to Zionism.

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs — General aliya and absorption background from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Operation Restoration: Rehabbed Jewish Immigrant Homes in Israel — Operation Restoration, a volunteer non-profit, rebuilds Israeli ruins for Jewish refugee housing. See urban blight transformed for disadvantaged immigrants starting a new life in a new land!

Jacob Richman — Provides general information about Israel and Aliyah with personal recommendations and pictures.

Mikeage.net — Weblog from a young couple who made Aliyah December 2003.

Philip Stein & Associates — P. Stein and Associates have over 20 years of experience in dealing with tax issues of the U.S. citizen living abroad and non-resident aliens coming to work and or live in the States.

National Insurance Institute (NII) — Israel's social security organization and major instrument for insuring economic protection for every citizen and family in temporary or protracted distress

US State Department - Human Rights Report: Israel and the Occupied Territories — 2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, international investigations, discrimination, worker rights, child labor and working conditions.

Directory of Development Organizations - Israel — Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions and development consulting firms. Includes contact information.

Yahoo! Groups - Israel — Directory of online communities connected with or interested in the country.

Israel Forum — 24-hour News and discussions about Israeli culture and politics.

Jerusalem Expat Network — Provides information and support for expatriates in Jerusalem. Charity events, committees, rules and regulations, and a notice board.

Expat Community of Israel — Discussion forum and support group for expats in Israel.

History of Gay Israel: Queer in the Land of Sodom — Overview of the LGBT movement from the repeal of the sodomy law, to a transgender singer's award winning performance. Includes links to related articles.

Israel Foreign Lesbos — Group helping foreign women adjust to moving to Israel. Events calendar, photographs, and newsletter.

Abba Eban, Eloquent Defender and Voice of Israel — Detailed obituary of the diplomat in the New York Times, with pictures, a summary of his career and achievements [free registration required].

Exodus Project — Youth educational program from the Jewish Agency for Israel, simulating clandestine immigration between World War II and the establishment of the State of Israel.

Ber Borochov Internet Archive — A collection of writings and information about this co-founder of Labour Zionist movement, who attempted to synthsize Marxism and Zionism.

Ber Borochov — Article from the cyber encyclopedia of Jewish history.

The Jewish State, by Theodor Herzl — Complete online version of the book written in 1896 that gave birth to the modern Zionist movement.

Binyamin Ze'ev Herzl: Father of Zionism — Biographical study from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Jabotinsky Institute in Israel — Dedicated to disseminating the ideas of Vladimir Ze'ev Jabotinsky (1880-1940), the founder of Zionist Revisionism. Biographical information, online archive of writings, a virtual museum and other information on the right wing of Zionism. [English/Hebrew]

Zev Jabotinsky — Biographical sketch of the founder of Revisionist Zionism from the Cleveland State Tagar Jewish Student Movement. Includes several excerpts from Jabotinsky's writings.

Was Barak telling the truth? — Describing Barak's bigoted statements about Arabs as typical of a colonial effort to dehumanise the indigenous inhabitants of its country of settlement, and asking if his prejudice was behind the collapse of the Olso peace process.

Barak's Generous Offer — Maps demonstrating Israel's proposed final maps for a Palestinian state, with commentary, prepared in December, 2000 by the Israeli peace group, Gush Shalom.

The Likud should remember Begin — Suggesting that before voting on a platform forbidding Likud members from supporting a Palestinian state, the party should consider Begin's support for equal rights for Arabs, not that they be left without any status, under an apartheid-like regime.

Menahem Begin — Biographical information from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

David Ben-Gurion — Biographical information from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

David Ben-Gurion — Biographical information from the Jewish Virtual Library.

Father of indecision — Describing Levi Eshkol's plans after the Six Day war to keep the West Bank as part of Israel while expelling or denying full rights to Palestinians, including Arab citizens, and his position on building settlements in the occupied territories.

Levi Eshkol — Biographical information from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Golda Meir Center — Nonprofit educational center fostering an exchange of ideas in Denver on the Auraria Campus. Open to all political views and based on Golda Meir's vision of world peace.

Golda Meir — Biographical information from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Benjamin Netanyahu — Biographical information, with an examination of Netanyahu's failure to implement peace agreements, expansion of settlements in the occupied territories and battles against charges of corruption.

Netanyahu.org — Presenting Binyamin Netanyahu's political beliefs, his opinions toward the Palestinian people, defenses to accusations of corruption, and endorsing his potential return as Prime Minister.

BBC NEWS Profile: Ehud Olmert — Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is suffering dismal poll ratings following the war in Lebanon.

Ehud Olmert — Cyber encyclopedia article includes biographical information on the 12th prime minister of Israel.

Shimon Peres — Biographical information from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Shimon Peres — Biographical information from the Jewish Virtual Library.

Rabin Memorial Day — Memorial to the late Prime Minister of Israel, including biography, speeches and a picture gallery.

Report of Commission of Inquiry into Murder of Late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin — Full text summary.

Yitzhak Shamir — Biographical information from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Yitzhak Shamir — Contains biographical information from the Jewish Virtual Library.

Moshe Sharett — Biographical information from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Moshe Sharett — Biographical information from the Jewish Virtual Library.

BBC News — Ariel Sharon: Controversial hardliner - Profile of Sharon with an overview of his military career, his role in the creation of Israel's settlements in the occupied territories, his fall from grace following the massacre of refugees in Lebanon, and his return to power.

Ariel Sharon — Biographical information from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Countering Terrorism: The Israeli Response to the 1972 Munich Olympic Massacre and the Development of Independent Covert Action Teams — Thesis examining the methodology of the covert action teams authorized by Prime Minister Golda Meir to find and assassinate those individuals responsible for the attack on the Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic games in September 1972. Specifically, the study addresses whether the operational and tactical methods utilized in this counterterrorist effort were successful relative to the original operational objectives.

Munich Remembered: 1972 Attack Led to Increased Security — CNN article recalls the massacre, and measures taken to increase security at the Olympics. Includes links to related stories and websites.

The History of Palestinian Terrorism — Articles and essays on terrorism and response within Israel from 1920-2000.

Zwoje (The Scrolls) — Several stories on the terrorist attacks in Israel in 2001 and 2002.

The Outrage - The Bombing of the King David Hotel — Describing the terrorist attack on the hotel, the destructive effect on the building, and desperate efforts to find victims in the rubble.

The Bombing of the King David Hotel — A description the terrorist attack by Irgun forces on the King David Hotel, with a photograph of the destruction, from the Jewish Virtual Library.

The Trial of Adolf Eichmann — Provides transcripts related to the trial of Nazi mastermind Adolf Eichmann, engineer of the Final Solution, including the confession.

The Suppressed Eichmann and Goebbels Papers — Diaries and memoirs written by Nazi leaders Eichmann and Goebbels.

Hakeshet Hademocratit Hamizrahit — This group of Jews describes their work to bring changes in Israeli society, including tolerance and equal access to land and jobs, through artistic exhibits, debates, and production of research materials. [English, Hebrew]

The Abba Eban Centre for Israeli Diplomacy — The institute is dedicated to the history of Israeli diplomacy. It maintains archival materials documenting the life and work of the former ambassador, member of Knesset, and Foreign Minister. Provides contact information and details on scholarships.

Van Leer Jerusalem Institute — A center for the interdisciplinary study and discussion of issues related to philosophy, society, culture and education in an effort to enhance Israeli democracy. Overview of the institute's work, objectives, publications.

Let the Animals Live — An Israeli animal welfare organization dedicated to providing immediate aid to the tens of thousands of homeless/stray dogs and cats throughout the country. [English/Hebrew]

Israel Veterinary Medicine Association — Useful information about veterinary medicine for both professionals and the general public.

Kalfon, Hanna — Biographical information of this Israeli costume designer and make-up artist. Features photos from her work in television and cinema, a CV, and contact details.

Katy and Geoffrey's Adventures in Israel — Thoughts from a year in Israel at Machon Schechter and the Conservative Yeshiva. Includes pictures, stories and links.

Maavak Sozialisti - Socialist Struggle — Israeli section of the Committee for a Workers International working to spread the ideas of socialism and workers solidarity. Offers a brief overview of the ideology promoted, news and events.

Institute for Advanced Strategic & Political Studies — Pursues the limitation of Israeli socialist statism supported by US aid, by means of free market reform and a robust missile defense. Profile, publications, contact details.

The Irgun — An overview of the history and actions of the Revisionist Zionist militia from the Jewish Virtual Library.

The Irgun Site — An official history of the Irgun, its commanders, and activities.

Altalena — Description of Irgun's efforts to smuggle weapons into the newly formed state of Israel, and the questions raised about the purpose for which they intended to use those arms.

The Altalena Affair — An overview of Irgun's arms smuggling effort, and the military action against its weapons ship which almost resulted in the death of Menachem Begin.

The Communist Party of Israel — Providing news of the struggle for peace, freedom and equality in Israel and the Middle East. Articles and related links.

Shas — Information about the religious Shephardic party from the Jewish Virtual Library.

Washington Post: Israeli Premier Quits Party and Forms His Own — Media report of Kadima's establishment.

Wikipedia: Kadima — Offers an overview of the party's history, membership, and platform.

The Labor Party — A brief annotated overview of the Labor Party, from the Jewish Virtual Library.

Sharon loses crucial party vote — In a vote led by Benjamin Netanyahu, who seeks to replace Ariel Sharon as the party leader, Israel's Likud party voted to bar its members from supporting any peace process that would result in a Palestinian state.

American Friends Of Likud — Part of a global federation of right-wing Zionist movements known as Likud Olami. Description of its political platform and membership options.

Meretz USA — Progressive Zionist organization affiliated with the World Union of Meretz which pursues peace and religious pluralism. Site describes group history and beliefs, describes activities, and provides publication archives and discussion forum.

Meretz — An overview of the left wing Zionist party from the Jewish Virtual Library.

Avraham Stern — Describing the background of the founder of Lehi, along with his anti-British terrorism and advocacy for an alliance with Germany and Italy during World War II, and how his views and Lehi's robberies alienated him from the mainstream.

Count Folke Bernadotte — A brief biography of a diplomat, appointed by the United Nations to mediate peace in the Arab-Jewish conflict in Palestine, how he was murdered by members of the Stern Gang.

The Institute of Jewish Secular Rites — Non-profit organization offering a secular alternative for religious ceremonies. With information about services, legal aspects, prices, and contact details.

Mount Tabor — Attractions at Mount Tabor including a running race, memorial to the Palmach and the myth of Itzhak Sadeh.

News and Views from Bethlehem — Bob May's United Methodist missionary service work in Bethlehem. Photos, reports, stories, journal entries, and technology help, from his mission service.

Christian Information Centre - Jerusalem — Detailed information on religious services, institutes, and general news related to various Christian communities in the Holy Land.

The Noble Sanctuary — A guide to one of the three most important sites in Islam, still a religious and educational centre for Muslims. Includes a history, description and photographs, and a brief guide to Muslim Jerusalem.

The Druze Minority in Israel in the Mid-1990s — An article by Gabriel Ben-Dor examining the position of the Druze in Israel, from a perspective of integrating the community into the state of Israel.

Chabad-Lubavith Centers in Israel — A directory of the Chabad-Lubavitch centers in Israel. These centers offer Torah classes, synagogue services, and assistance with Jewish education and practice.

Wikipedia: Judaism in Israel — Encyclopedia article containing detailed information on the denominations, secular-religious status quo and the role of the Chief Rabbinate.

About Georgia — Provides an overview of the nation, as well as information on the history, geography, climate, language, traditions, culture and society.

Georgia Development Gateway — Directory of links on topics including the economy, government, culture, civil society, news, arts, legislation and statistics.

Latvian Institute — Non-profit organization established to provide information on Latvian society, culture, nature and history. Offers publications, in several languages.

The Latvian Institute — Features information about the nation's geography, language, history, society, culture and nature. Includes related resource links. [Latvian, English, French]

MariUver — Current news and information on the plight of the Mari people. Including their society, culture and politics.

Social Life in Tatarstan — Site is about people, their national culture and their life in RT. Contains various information and articles about the society of Tatarstan - its well-known assotiations, people, culture places.

Dniepropetrovsk Region — Official site offering detailed information about the region's history, society, culture, economic development and investment opportunities.

Van Leer Jerusalem Institute — Offers courses related to philosophy, society, culture and education in an effort to enhance Israeli democracy. Includes course descriptions, video recordings, and publications.

Herzog Center for Middle East Studies — Academic center concentrating on studies of the history, societies and cultures of the Middle East. Includes a newsletter and on-line journal.

Weizmann Institute for the Study of Zionism and Israel — Established in 1962 to advance scholarly interest in the history of the Zionist idea, the Zionist movement, Jewish immigration and settlement in the Land of Israel, the relations between the Jewish community and its Arab neighbors, and the ties between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora. It has since broadened its scope to include the study of society, politics and culture in Israel.

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Israel in Brief — Find information about Israel's culture, education, government and society.