Once you have found your apartment near your school and / or your work, it is good to know the key… Read more
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Diminutives are not so small
The Russians are fond of diminutives. To understand it, it is easy to see that Vovotchka – Вовочка, is short for… Read more
The Soviet apartment
A fun new recreational fad has invaded the Russian capital. Quests – квесты (kvesty) – are life-sized puzzles which challenge you… Read more
Tips to help make your traveling easier in Russia (or anywhere)
Are you about to go on a trip? It seems that the best way to make sure that you haven’t forgotten… Read more
Organically yours
Incredibly high-calorie, oily chebureki (чебуреki – chebureki) and Chicken Kiev (котлетыпо-киевски– katlety pa-kiyevski) full of butter no longer appeal to your… Read more