Tag Archives: Russia

First Class Flavor

Posted on April 6, 2011 by chad

4am and the alarm rings, but I’m already up. Actually, I never got to sleep. My plane doesn’t leave until 6:50am but of course it takes time to take that last shower and get ready, calling a taxi and hoping … Continue reading →

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Real Market (it’s the name, not a fantasy)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by chad

I know I’ve shown you a lot of photos of street vendors, including street meat and typical babushkas selling green onions and apples. Well, I don’t want to give you the wrong impression but yes, this is the traditional way … Continue reading →

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Anya’s Birthday 2011 – Russian Birthday Traditions.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by chad

Well, it happens every year whether we want it to or not – birthdays. It’s even true in Russia. I know you have all heard me say that everything is different in Russia and birthdays are no different (wait, that’s … Continue reading →

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Red-Tape Russia Strikes Again.

Posted on March 25, 2011 by chad

I arrived safely in Saratov after waiting nearly 2 months for my visa to enter Russia. However, the visa is actually a 2 step process. Now that I am here, I am required to register my visa. This is not … Continue reading →

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March 2011 Trip Back to Russia

Posted on March 23, 2011 by chad

After many complications with getting a new visa to return to Russia, it was finally time to head back. This time I was taking many gifts back with me since I missed Valentine’s day with my sweetheart. On my last … Continue reading →

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