So What is Your Ethnicity?
Not your nationality, but your ancestry! Last night, as I was strolling home along Novy Arbat, I was “controlled.” An uniformed Moscow militzi (policeman) stopped me and asked me for my documents. When he saw my passport, he looked at me funny and asked me where my real papers were….
Read MoreMy New Expat Job
When ya get lucky, hold onto that brass ring with both hands Yeah, we’re happy to work The Summer crew Now that I am working in a western company as an expatriate (or expat), I have a unique view on the Russian working experience. As an expat, I am treated…
Read MoreMy Peace Corps Experience
PCV life is a trip down frustration lane Now you are probably wondering how I felt about my Peace Corps experience, and why I split from the program. Well I’ll tell ya. I really enjoyed the experience. Through the Peace Corps experience, I formed friendships with an interesting group of…
Read MoreApartment Hunting in Moscow
If you wanna find a place in Moscow, get ready to search The Crew: Me Ann, Andrey What I don’t want: Suburbia Life like a Russian Now this is living! Since I am no longer a Peace Corps Volunteer, I have to find my own accommodation in this city. Apartment…
Read MoreAndrey is a Sneaky Bastard
Andrey is the ultimate man-tool Andrey is always in the middle of it all! Andrey and I lived together, more precisely he lived in the room next to mine in the communal apartment we called home. He is an interesting guy, a Russian who has lived in France, Spain, and…
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