Impeachment Happens
Boris did more than Bill, but Monica wasn’t in the picture. New York Times 19 December 1998 Impeachment Also Is Proceeding, in a Convoluted Way, in Russia By Michael Wines MOSCOW — If Russians are perplexed by the prospective impeachment of President Clinton over his testimony about extramarital sex –…
Read MoreI Am Not The Only One…
Moscow really puts a zap to your head! Lenin’s Tomb Russian History Museum St Basil A Side Street Yes, Russia The North Tower A Side Alley St Basil The South Tower A Little Detail Financial Times December 19 1998 Moscow: Urban, but not yet urbane By Paul Gould A bracing…
Read MoreI’m Back! Did Ya Miss Me?
Re-entry into the USA after a few years outside is one hell of an experience. After an absence of one and a half years, what can I say? I love America! I flew into Miami, and in half an hour I was in heaven waltzing down Collins Avenue on Miami…
Read MoreChechnya Burning
The New Russian Vacation Spot: Chechnya The Independent (UK) December 13, 1998 Welcome to Hell: How did Chechnya – a country once applauded by the West for its spirit of independence – descend to such levels of chaos and barbarism? By Phil Reeves SIX WEEKS ago, looking as inconspicuous as…
Read MoreWeddings in Winter
Russian weddings are quick! Don’t be late. 7 December, 1998 NBC NEWS Moscow: love among the ruble By Carlota Zimmerman MOSCOW – As Moscow leaders ponder the socio-economic virtual reality of the country’s burning ruble, Russians continue doing what comes naturally – falling in love and planning one of the…
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