Those Crazy Russians
What Russians can do with a space station and a bottle of vodka. I wanted to write an introduction to this article, but there isn’t much to do aside from wondering how many vodka shots it takes to dream up something like this. The Guardian February 3, 1999 Russia’s giant…
Read MoreAn Open Road Ahead
It is time for me to get the hell outta Dodge! Another beautiful winter day Summer sailing More Moscow Moscow Nights I’m leaving the seal for good! Well I’ve gone and done it now! I know I’ve said it too many times, that it was about time for a change,…
Read MoreIron Felix
The Mad Muscle behind the Mad Mind December 20, 1998, Reuters Russia’s secret policemen celebrate anniversary By Alastair Macdonald MOSCOW – Russia’s secret police and spy agencies, marking the 81st anniversary on Sunday of their founding during the Bolshevik revolution, lamented what they called past tragedies and pledged to defend…
Read MoreYou Can Buy (Almost) Anything in a Market
Where the best (and cheapest) produce in Russia is for sale There are three types of places to buy food and such in Russia, “Western” stores, Russian stores, and open air markets. The cost drops significantly as you move away from the white tile floors and polite staff of the…
Read MoreEducation Makes Elections Happen
The fun of molding young Russian minds Russia Today January 29, 1999 The Politics of Education By Rod Pounsett Russian politicians know that education and the future of the younger generation will be a key factor in country’s next elections — both parliamentary and presidential. For instance, it will be…
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