Editorials
Russia In 3 Words
I’m still away on vacation (do you follow my live tweets from Disney World?!), and wanted to share an article with you in the meanwhile. Russia In 3 Words by Tom Washington, via themoscownews.com How to sum up the vast expanses of Mother Russia? This is the challenge that Duma speaker Boris Gryzlov set the [...]
Rules of Fabulousness
1. Always look your best. I’ve done both, and let me tell you: it’s better to be over-dressed than under-dressed. Whether you’re at work, going to a party or at the post office dropping off Christmas gifts for your grandma, show respect for others and yourself by making an effort. As sad as it is, people [...]
Russian omens and superstitions
Russian people are quite superstitious. They see omens everywhere – in buckets, thresholds, open umbrellas… Russians themselves find these frightening old wives’ tales a torment and admit that they are the cause of terrible everyday inconvenience. But, the power of superstitions is that they are passed from generation to generation. My family is not superstitious [...]
