The Regions Exist?
If you live in Russia, but outside of Moscow, do you exsist? Newsday March 7, 1999 Russia’s Inner Struggle / Federal government losing its authority over regions By Michael Slackman. Krasnodar, Russia – Winding their way through backroads, often waiting until nightfall to make the journey, drivers with pockets stuffed…
Read MoreDo 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….
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