Billet = Ticket in Russia
So you wanna take a ride on the Russian railroad? In the last edition, I had a Nike Experience, where I went to the largest (and only) mall in Russia, GUM, and bought a pair of Nikes just like in the states, with plastic and a smile. Today I will…
Read MoreTake a Pass on Hotel Ripcrow
Lets just say calling it a Hotel was stretching the truth Life in the gastanitza We are volunteers now! After a beautiful ceremony at the US Ambassador’s residence, we officially became volunteers and then reality hit us. We were not going to be leaving for our sites anytime soon, so…
Read MoreThe Russian Invasion of America
The Reverse Invasion: Russians in America Dear Wayan, Before proceeding any further I will take a liberty of introducing myself by stating that my name is Vladimir (which is the same as your landlord’s name). Native Russian. POB is the region where Claire, a spicy (do not get me wrong…
Read MoreHydrofoil Commuting
Russians sure know how to speed on water! And the race was on! Richnoi Vokzal in Moscow Today I wanted to be in Riga, chilling with my friends there. Dima, my host brother talked me out of going because he said he had a surprise day planned for me. I…
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