KALININGRAD, Russia — Alexander Kolesnichenko fished pieces of so-called "Baltic ... raw amber. Equipped with pumps and shovels and clad in swamp boots and shabby clothes, thousands of men ...

Running through March 14, the event highlights Baltic amber craftsmanship, with a fashion and jewelry showcase on opening day and a public open day for art students on Friday. AMBERIF strengthens ...

They don't work any better than placebo. Maybe buy a big chunk of amber and rub it on a baby's cheek for a few minutes. Just don't get it near their mouth. Or heat it to 400 degrees.

Since about 3000 BCE, amber found its way out of the Baltic Coast region to greater ... Other items on display include amber household items and jewelry. Inside the Amber Museum in Gdansk.

From severing energy ties with Russia to making waves in Hollywood and redefining luxury cuisine with its coveted Baltic amber, Lithuania is proving that country size is no barrier to influence.