Welcome to The Russian Chronicles

Between September and November of 1995, Gary Matoso and Lisa Dickey traveled across the vast Russian Federation and shared their journey with thousands of people across the World. Their dispatches tell an intimate and compelling story of Russians living on new frontiers of political, economic, and social freedom.

In Their Words
Everyday Russians talk about their hopes and dreams.

Daily Chronicles
The day-to-day encounters, frustrations and delights.

Road Stories
Photo essays depicting life in a nation yearning for change.
Trip at a Glance
A quick update on where they were and where they were going next.
Mailbox
Selected email from some of the thousands who followed the journey.
Russian Atlas
Notes and Maps providing geographic, demographic and historic context.

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All HTML and Graphics © 1995 by FocalPoint f/8, Photos © Gary Matoso