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…
Read MoreReclama 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,…
Read MoreRussians 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…
Read MoreGoing 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…
Read MorePecktopan = Restaurants
You don’t want to eat at home again?? Alisar Russian dining is always an adventure, even if your actually in the Ukraine! Last night, is a good example. As my friend John and I were looking though Kyiv’s guides to nightlife, we came across two entries for Middle Eastern food….
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