Time to go…

I left PricewaterhouseCoopers in a daze, and Moscow in haze. On with life! The Finance Crew Paka Ladies! Bye, Bye Moscow! Well here I am, sitting at work with not a thing to do. I guess this is the result of good planning and smart delegation. Why should I be…

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Do Your Spring Cleaning Now!

When Yuri Lushkov says it’s spring, Mother Nature listens! BEFORE AFTER It is officially spring in Moscow now. Even though all the snow is finally melted, and there isn’t a threat of more for another four months, the trees are starting to bud, and the first mini skirt of spring…

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Reclama Nation

Now, not even Russia is free from Coke commercials! The Horror! The Horror A bit over the line Not even beachgoers are free! Over the last few days, I’ve watched an interesting structure take shape on the plaza near my house. At first, workers welded together a large metal triangle,…

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Russians Do Tours

Take a tour and expect the Russians to be there! Yeah, you can call me a traveler, I take it as a compliment. I haven’t traveled to all that many countries, but when I do leave the house I try to really get into the lives of the people I…

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Going Local

The wonders and wilds of dating a Russian lady The one and only Lidya! A close-up above Ulyanovsk At least I’m taller! Mmmm.. tongue! I’ve gone and done what I promised myself I’d never do; I’ve gone local. Now, all my friends though I was insane for not dating the…

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