Hi Al! Mozhna Photographia?

Al is gonna need better photos to be President! The next prez?? This week I went to see Al. Hmm, I guess he is actually Vice President Al Gore, but that’s all so formal. Anyway, Al and Tipper were in Moscow this week for his usual chat with the Russian…

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Some Think that Siberia is For Sale

Wanna buy Siberia? Let’s buy Siberia; don’t laugh, it’s a great idea! By John Ellis, Boston Globe Columnist It’s a thin line between hope and fear. Six months ago, financial markets were bustling and there was learned talk in elite circles that perhaps the business cycle no longer applied. Today…

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Billet = Ticket in Russia

So you wanna take a ride on the Russian railroad? In the last edition, I had a Nike Experience, where I went to the largest (and only) mall in Russia, GUM, and bought a pair of Nikes just like in the states, with plastic and a smile. Today I will…

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How Old is Moscow?

If you were there, you would know 850 years…

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The Russian Invasion of America

The Reverse Invasion: Russians in America Dear Wayan, Before proceeding any further I will take a liberty of introducing myself by stating that my name is Vladimir (which is the same as your landlord’s name). Native Russian. POB is the region where Claire, a spicy (do not get me wrong…

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