Dos Vedanya
Even though I travel all the time, I ain’t good at saying goodbye Kill him, Mr. Bird! Last weekend, I went to a going-away party for a friend of mine. I’m never sure how to act at these kinds of parties; should I be sad she is leaving, or happy…
Read MoreHello from Vladivostok
Life in the Far East capitol, Vlad, ain’t like living in Moscow! Last week, a good friend of mine moved to Moscow from Vladivostok. Nicole lived in Vlad for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Russia Far East and is now trying to land on her feet…
Read MoreEquality Means Only She Works
Women get no respect but plenty of work! The Moscow Times, July 15, 1998 In Russia, Women Should Not Be Weak or Ill By Tatyana Matsuk In Russia, you should not be weak — especially if you are a woman. When I hear the saying, “A sister should be rich,…
Read MoreJogging is an Extreme Sport
Gotta watch out for those big dogs and drunk drivers around here! Moscow Times, July 15, 1998 Searching in Vain for Jogger’s Paradise in Moscow By Ivan Watson Russian women have a reputation for mothering. To young Americans who move here, this is a double-edged sword. With every helping of…
Read MoreRussians Have Reunions Too
It is time for that high school reunion! Moscow Times, 15 July, 1998 Ten Years Gone By, Children of Change Reunite By Julia Solovyova At the age of 10, Andrei Bodrov was a plump, jovial boy planting tacks on fellow students’ seats and giggling in class. At 22, he was…
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