Do You Believe the Media?
The press is free, if you happen to own the presses. Baltimore Sun November 21, 1998 Shutdown: Government officials silence a television broadcast By Kathy Lally MOSCOW — It was the middle of another tumultuous day. One Russian region threatened to secede, three secret police officers gave a press conference…
Read MoreWhat is Russian Feminism?
You think the women are feminine or feminist? Don’t let the title fool you, this is not about Russian “feminism,” the word does not have the same meaning here, but it is more about Western women’s response to what Russian women consider a “feminine” role in society. A smart young…
Read MoreRussian Music Rocks
Everyone sings along, and there are a few you wish didn’t! The music scene in Russia is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. There is an amazing amount of amateurs (but not amateurish) music here. In every metro station, someone is playing a musical instrument or singing and they are…
Read MoreBye Bye Fast Food
Without Dunkin Donuts, I’m outta here! March 2, 1999, Asociated Press via Johnson’s Russia List Dunkin’ Donuts Leaves Moscow RANDOLPH, Mass. (AP) — Add doughnuts to the list of victims of Russia’s economic crisis. Dunkin’ Donuts, the Randolph, Mass.-based doughnut and coffee chain, has closed its two shops in Moscow….
Read MorePrince Valium
Mmmmm! Never refuse Prince Valiant! March 2, 1999, Helsinki, Finland Matt, Wow, Valium is fun! I’m here in pre-op, with my knee shaved, ass hanging out of the gown, floating along with Prince Valiant making my mind float along. Hmmm, kinda feels like I’m stoned, but without the munchies or…
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