I Love Me a Starlite Diner
If you visit Moscow, you will wind up here at least once! Ya know that scene in Pulp Fiction, where John Travolta and Uma Thurmon are sitting in JackRabbit Slim’s, and Uma orders the “Five Dollar Shake”? Remember how Travolta was shocked at the price, then tried the shake, and…
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With this kinda night life, why wake up before midnight? Getting warmed up… warmer.. starting to cook.. coming up to a boil.. err, peaking… and burnt. Ah, the night life of Moscow! As far as I can tell that is the main reason quite a number of expats stay here…
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How to drink a liter of Vodka and still make it to work. I swear this was the only time! Teaching Flat Jon a few bad habits Those who lead the way Another one down the hatch Wow, what a night! I’ve just come home from a night of fun…
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One way to get rid of 70 years of communism Johnson’s Russia List 15 March 1999 This article was originally published in the english edition of ETC’s special issue on Russia (ETC english edition No 1, 1999). To order copies of ETC magazine, please write to tidningen@etc.se The Art of…
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The bigger the organization and the bigger the mistake, the less you hear. 11 March 1999, Johnson’s Russia List Ivan Denisovich By Ray Finch David, an acquaintance, Ivan Denisovich, asked that you print this letter. Dear Mr. Camdessus, Have you ever built a brick wall? If you want the wall…
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