Wild Dogs Run Wild
Cute puppies are not in the window Before the “fall” of communism, wild dogs here, like in America, were rounded up and exterminated. (Yes, that is why they call it the Humane Society, they kill ’em humanely.) But now, since there isn’t any money for such egalitarian projects, the dogs…
Read MoreIt’s Damn Cold!
Brrr! You wander the streets when its -30 C! Brrrr! This past week Moscow broke a few records for record cold, and unfortunately I was here to experience it! Now this is Moscow, not know for its tepid climate, but -30C is a bit ridiculous. It was so cold, my…
Read MoreRussian DJ’s Try Disco
No shout-out to the Moscow DJ’s! Last night, well actually early this morning, I went to a club called Pilot. It was cool, not as cool as some clubs I’ve been to, but it held its own. With a strip tease, video screen, and an actual airplane hanging from the…
Read MoreSo What is Your Ethnicity?
Not your nationality, but your ancestry! Last night, as I was strolling home along Novy Arbat, I was “controlled.” An uniformed Moscow militzi (policeman) stopped me and asked me for my documents. When he saw my passport, he looked at me funny and asked me where my real papers were….
Read MoreMy New Expat Job
When ya get lucky, hold onto that brass ring with both hands Yeah, we’re happy to work The Summer crew Now that I am working in a western company as an expatriate (or expat), I have a unique view on the Russian working experience. As an expat, I am treated…
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