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• Welcome to Saint Petersburg

  This is a city named for Saint Peter, the patron saint of Peter the Great. But for most, this is Peter’s city without question.The name has changed depending... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Moscow Mayor Voting

  

  With over 1,000 polling stations counted, Moscow’s TV Rain has projected the voting according to data in-hand by the Election Commission. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• G20 Day One from Saint Petersburg

  

  Day one of the G20 in Saint Petersburg faded to a close but the air was tense as leaders of the great developed countries of the world met in Russia for a two... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• G20 Begins in Saint Petersburg

  

  It is morning in Санкт-Петербург (Saint Petersburg) and opening day for the G20 Summit has arrived. The weather is cool with the current temperature at 11... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Free Water Machines Coming to a Moscow Metro Station Near You

  

  Likely some recall the old style Soviet carbonated water dispensers that can still be found around Moscow and other cities.Old Soviet style carbonated water... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• First Bell – Day of Knowledge – 1 September (beginning of School Year)

  

  If you see a throng of children, all dressed up and everyone carrying flowers, what could it be? Well if it’s первое 1... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• G20 Summit This Week

  

  The biggest news, or perhaps it isn’t big news after all, is that there are no private meetings scheduled for President Putin and his American counterpart, Mr.... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Putin Press Conference on Syria and G20

  

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  Posted on 02 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russian Language Lesson: KGB

  

  KGB language lesson: it seems our readers appreciate Russian language tips and here is one for today. The photo you see is the logo and initials of the feared... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Umbrella Season in Russia, with Language Help.

  

  It is that time of the year again, бабье лето (Indian summer), and that means we’re frequently reaching fo... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Exciting Changes to Red Square Pedestrial Area

  

  One of the entryways to Red Square, никольская улица (Nikolai or Nicholas Street) is no longer open to vehicular traffic and has been made a pedestrian walkway. Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russian Product Review: Facial Cream

  

  Russians like natural products and whenever Mrs. Mendeleyeva is in the USA she constantly reads labels, tossing aside just about any product with ingredients sh... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY

• Should Russia Oppose Washington on Syria?

  

  Having experience in Syria, often the question is asked about Russia’s opposition to the USA over Syria. As Orthodox Christians we feel no choice but to oppose... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russian Beach Landing Surprise

  The Russian Navy hovercraft is currently the largest in the world and takes a while to come to a stop. So what happens when you have a Navy exercise on an... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Egyptian Christians Burned out of Homes and Churches

  

  (Aljazeera) Angry that the church was not siding with deposed president Mohamed Morsi, whose supporters were being violently evacuated from two sit-ins in Cairo... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Egypt: Where the Soap Operas Stop

  

  Oh the drama. Literally. The violence is not over but sometimes you get a glimpse of the oddest things in a crisis, soap operas being one of them. So here is th... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Samovar: Time for Russian Tea

  

  Time for tea! Tea drinking is a national pastime in Russia and a tradition observed both a home and at the office. The photo below is an original Russian samova... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Day of Apples in Russia

  

  Today is the “Saviour of the Apple Feast Day” in the FSU. This markets the official beginning of autumn. Also it is the day marking the Transfiguration of Chris... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Putin Moves to Restore Old Relationship with Egypt

  Washington Times:(Putin moves to restore old relations with Egypt)Yesterday, President Obama was doing the two things he does best: playing golf and helping... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russia Tells Citizens Not to Travel to Egypt

  

  The Moscow Times:The Russian government advised its citizens not to travel to the Middle Eastern nation, one of the most popular holiday spots for middle-class... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY