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Presents an account of the experience of life and travel in Caucasus, the Soviet Union. Time required to reach Caucasus from Moscow; Description about demography and daily life in Pyatigorsk province; Number of memorials of former Russian leader Joseph Stalin in Caucasus region; Difference between life of Soviet citizens in Moscow and Pyatigorsk; Portrayal of streets of Caucasus area; Settlement of the province around the market place Kolkhoz; Picture of geographical frontiers in the Soviet Union; Weakness of Russians towards games; Significance of the Spa park for undertaking sociological studies.

Focuses on the policy of the Soviet Union towards the Middle East after the death of former Russian leader Joseph Stalin. Views the Russian policy under leadership of Stalin has been dogmatic; Realization of the Soviet politicians that the Middle East offer better chances for Soviets rather than other Asian regions; Political and economic exchange between the Soviet Union and the Arabs specially modern arms; Effect of the Soviet policy on the peace efforts of the Western countries in the region; Setback for the Arab governments for unqualified support from Russia due to change in attitude of the Soviets; Reaction of the Western forces to the anti-Israeli policy of the Soviets.

The article focuses on the book "Inside Russia Today," by John Gunther. Gunther has some useful things to say about war and peace and coexistence, and he makes some important points in his discussion of the attitudes of some Asian and Middle Eastern countries towards the Soviet Union. Gunther's book is incomparably better than the average travelogue and popular political survey of 1938 or 1948. But it is more ambitious too; it sets out not merely to describe what the author saw or heard but to explore the new Russia with all its contradictions and fascinating complexities and to provide answers to many questions arising of the recent history of the Soviet Union.

The article focuses on several issues related to international relations. What one have lately observed in the Middle East, from the proclamation of the Eisenhower doctrine to the internal struggle in Jordan, have had vivid repercussions in the Soviet Union. In the beginning at least, the Eisenhower doctrine was taken extremely seriously. International Life, the Soviet periodical devoted to the study of foreign affairs, dealt with this topic in countless articles, leaving the general impression that the Soviet Union faced a very clever and highly dangerous attempt by American imperialism to establish its political hegemony over the Middle East. Only an agreement between West and East could now allay Middle Eastern tensions and remove the danger of a new war. But from the Soviet point of view, the Middle East is the area where such agreement is least desirable. The Soviets may compromise in Europe and elsewhere. But in the Middle East, it is different. There, they feel certain, time works for them.

Offers an insight into the life of people in Moscow, Soviet Union. Impact of Moscow taxi drivers on the formation of public opinion in the West; Establishment of institution of family; Developments in the social and economic field in Moscow; Changes in dresses and accessories of men and women; Influence of foreign visitors on natives; Situation of customer service in the country.

Focuses on the foreign relationship between the Soviet Union and China. Role of Russian Premier Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev in the Sino-Indian dispute; Policy of Chinese magazines toward Khrushchev; Overview of the growing dissension between two countries.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. Suggestion that a neutral Great Britain could draw up a comprehensive draft treaty between the Soviet Union and the U.S., which should aim at giving no net advantage to either side; Feedback of a reader on the article "Soviet American Relations," by Walter Z. Laqueur that was published in February 27; Response of readers on comments made by writer James Gatsby on their article "Soviet American Relations"; Comment of a reader on an article by Leo Hertzel related denunciations of educationdom.