Join "for for some live, and lively, conversation! " This chat room from the Mining Company allows to to ask questions, share stories and personal experiences relating many aspects of Russia. A nice way to communicate with those who share the same interests.

This server hosts a Russian chat area in addition to free email and homepageresources. (In Russian only)

This newsgroup discusses the art, history, politics, etc. of Dagestan.

This newsgroup discusses the culture, history, politics, etc. of Kazakhstan.

This newsgroup deals with current happenings in Russia.

Practice the Russian/English languages with those who are native speakers.

Legal issues and the law in Russia. (This newsgroup is moderated).

Government news about Europe, Russia, and the CIS.

Global government news in the Russian Language. (This group is moderated.)

Deals with Russia-related subjects in a very broad spectrum. (Does not appear to be moderated).

Deals with Russia cultural subjects. (This newsgroup is moderated).

This site provides a Russia related message board, plus news and information about Russia.

Let's talk! The F&P Bulletin Board is provided for discussion of various US/Russia/NIS issues. Current discussion groups include: Travel, Culture, the Kitchen, Geneology, Life issues, the '98 winter Olympics, Funding and Exchange, and Commerce / Business / Jobs.

This bulletin board allows residents of Maine to discuss, inform, assist and further interest in Russia and its people.

This non-governmental, non-partisan organization was developed by the Russians with the purpose of promoting direct contacts between their young people and those in other countries. This initiative began in 1989 and was one of the first independent organizations taking a stand against the Iron Curtain.

Developed by Novgorod State University, this penpal club unites people that would like to communicate with others worldwide. Photos, voices and text are available.

Resources dealing with PenPal services with emphasis on US/Russia and the NIS.

Joshua Davis has developed a penpal service for people anywhere that are interested in communicating in Russian or about anything Russian. There are over 60 people listed that are just waiting to hear from you!

This service, in operation since 1989, has matched over 45,000 people from the USA and other countries with penpals in the fSU and the Baltic Nations. For 10 years of age and older, the purpose of this is to "foster international understanding and help people to learn about the former Soviet Union and the Baltic nations on a one-to-one basis".