Saving Souls in Siberia
You wanna get busy saving souls? Then head East young man, head for Siberia! Aww, ain’t they cute! New York Pizza! I remember the first time I saw a missionary. I was living in the Mt Pleasant section of DC with several housemates, and one day two young, clean-cut kids…
Read MoreWill the Scene Ever Change?
The map says I’m in Siberia and the forest looks different, then why do all the people look the same? It could be Anytown, Russia Easy as a walk in the park! Same people, same produce This week I am in Krasnayarsk, Siberia and I’ve noticed something so familiar that…
Read MoreI’ll Trade Ekat for Novi Any Day!
A few reasons to skip Ekaterinburg for the glory of Novosibirsk Stocking up on my protein Who was shot here? I just love Soviet statues! I’ve crossed into Siberia, but not without the hassles that make life in Russia so, um, interesting. The Russian Railroad, not know for innovative activities,…
Read MoreYou Can Buy Anything in a Russian Kiosk!
You can buy ANYTHING in a Russian Kiosk! Ya want some magazines? Beer? Chips? CD’s? Stereo? Furniture? Airline tickets? Well you can get all that, and a whole lot more shopping by kiosk in Moscow! Due to the expense and immobility of opening a store, Moscow was invaded by kiosks…
Read MoreWhat Did Russians Eat Before Potaotes?
Its dangerous to farm on a dacha The Times (UK) August 10 1999 Why Russian plots lead to potato knifings By Richard Beeston Borodino – A few miles from one of the epic battles of Russian history, a smaller but equally violent struggle for survival is under way, pitting Russian…
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