Russian Healthcare in Moscow
When I’m sick, I go to Finland! As I am currently on injured reserve, with a bum knee, I am getting an interesting tour of the healthcare system of Moscow. There are two quasi-independent healthcare systems here, the collection of Western clinics, and the underlying Russian healthcare system. My employer’s…
Read MoreWhat Russian Financial Crisis?
Some people think the ‘crisis’ will pass and the rainbow will shine again The hard way The harder way The hardest way A smart shopper Here is the Russian parliamentarians’ comments on the current economic and political crisis in Russia. This article is taken from 9th issue of the unofficial…
Read MoreYE Prices in Russia
And you though the ruble devaluation would make everything cheap! Johnson’s Russia List, 21 Sep 1998 The Chocolate Standard By Joseph McCormick Every week or so for the past year I’ve been buying groceries at Sedmoi Kontinent, a chain of “gastronomy” that have reworked themselves into something resembling bona fide…
Read MoreThe Hungry Duck
The Carnal & Primal Hungry Duck! News Flash: The Hungry Duck is closed! Click here for the story. The Duck, err the Hungry Duck, is the most notorious bar in Moscow, so bad it is a tourist attraction in itself. At one point in time it was a wholesome dining…
Read MoreRussian Caviar Mafia
I put it on my toast in the morning! Johnson’s Russia List,10 September 1998 Russian Caviar Mafia By Robert King It’s a full moon, hours before dawn as Victor a reformed poacher who during the Soviet time was jailed for poaching sturgeon is now the team leader of a Russian…
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