It's one of the few food crops that actually originated in North America. But the sunflower was just a pretty diversion until Soviet breeders came up with oil-rich varieties that became a staple.
russiansRussia Pushes To Claim Arctic As Its OwnNPR Programs: Morning Edition Tue, 08/16/2011 - 7:01am
Ever since the Soviet Union collapsed two decades ago, many Russians have felt they were a nation in retreat. Russians Wait To Find Out Who's Running For PresidentNPR Programs: Morning Edition Thu, 05/19/2011 - 2:00am
Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev and his Prime Minister Vladimir Putin are sending confusing signals about which of them intends to stand as candidate in next year's presidential election. Call To Help NATO In Afghanistan Rattles RussiansNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 11/24/2010 - 11:02pm
An evolving partnership after decades of distrust would involve a greater role for Russia in the U.S.-NATO war in Afghanistan. Vladimir Putin Asks For Help Naming His New PuppyNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 11/17/2010 - 6:33am
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin cultivates a macho image, but there's a more tender image of Putin circulating online. Spy Crazy Russians Slough Off U.S. AllegationsNPR Programs: Morning Edition Thu, 07/01/2010 - 2:42am
For years, Russians were fascinated by their spies, even proud of them. Ten suspects have been arrested in the U.S. accused of spying for Russia. In Remote Kaliningrad, Russians Dream Of Ka-ChingNPR Programs: Morning Edition Thu, 03/04/2010 - 8:01am
The Russian government shut down all casinos in the country last year, but stipulated that some could be reopened — but only in four outlying areas. Why 'GQ' Doesn't Want Russians To Read Its StoryNPR Programs: Morning Edition Fri, 09/04/2009 - 1:50am
Scott Anderson's piece in the September issue of GQ challenges the official line on a series of bombings that killed hundreds of people in 1999 in Russia. |
