Blog Feed: Soviet City

Putins Return

Published on 2012-05-07 11:42:42

So Putin is safely back as the president, despite the growing unrest and protest. The streets around the Kremlin seemed like a ghost town, as Putin sailed along in his black Mercedes. What can we say about Medvedev and his … Continue reading →Putins Return is a post from: All Rights Reserved -©2011 Any reproduction on any other site is prohibited and a violation of copyright laws. > read more

The new CCCP

Published on 2012-04-30 15:19:07

A bank of cameras scan your face as you walk down the corridor; burning your image into databases that will be kept forever. An angry unsmiling bunch of foreigners scream and shout as they herd the native masses into random … Continue reading →The new CCCP is a post from: All Rights Reserved -©2011 Any reproduction on any other site is prohibited and a violation of copyright laws. > read more

How to plan your first trip to Russia (part1)

Published on 2012-04-10 13:07:06

Planning your first trip to Russia Spring has sprung, and summer is on the way.  Many tourists and travelers will be thinking about possibly visiting Russia for the first time. Follow our new Russian travel advice guide and you won’t … Continue reading →How to plan your first trip to Russia (part1) is a post from: All Rights Reserved -©2011 Any reproduction on any other site is prohibited and a violation of copyright laws. > read more

Book Review – The Oligarchs by Claes Ericson

Published on 2012-03-27 16:44:59

Last week I was sent a copy of The Oligarchs by Claes Ericson to review.  Thanks Claes! I’ve only had a brief skim through up to now due to time constraints, but it looks to be a damn good book, … Continue reading →Book Review – The Oligarchs by Claes Ericson is a post from: All Rights Reserved -©2011 Any reproduction on any other site is prohibited and a violation of copyright laws. > read more

Бурановские бабушки – Eurovision 2012

Published on 2012-03-10 13:33:11

I still can’t believe it.  A bunch of singing grannies from my Russian town have been selected to represent Russia at Eurovision. They even managed to beat Dima Bilan! I’m fairly sure that I’ve seen these old buggers singing on … Continue reading →Бурановские бабушки – Eurovision 2012 is a post from: All Rights Reserved -©2011 Any reproduction on any other site is prohibited and a violation of copyright laws. > read more

How to watch the Russian election webcams

Published on 2012-03-04 06:08:22

How to watch the Russian election webcams. Continue reading →How to watch the Russian election webcams is a post from: All Rights Reserved -©2011 Any reproduction on any other site is prohibited and a violation of copyright laws. > read more

Maslenitsa

Published on 2012-02-29 02:19:03

Another day, another visa run. After an overnight train ride from the east I spend another long long weekend hanging around in Moscow, waiting for my flight back. As always when I’m in Moscow I head up to Red Square … Continue reading →Maslenitsa is a post from: All Rights Reserved -©2011 Any reproduction on any other site is prohibited and a violation of copyright laws. > read more

Putin and the race for the Russian Presidency

Published on 2012-02-05 14:58:18

With less than a month until the Russian presidential elections, things are hotting up in the race for the job. Media outlets in the West are taking every opportunity to condemn and vilify Putin and call him a dictator and … Continue reading →Putin and the race for the Russian Presidency is a post from: All Rights Reserved -©2011 Any reproduction on any other site is prohibited and a violation of copyright laws. > read more

Latest Russian Visa News Summer 2011

Published on 2011-06-15 09:39:12

Russian visa laws changed slightly a couple of months ago. Now there is no need to manually complete the migration card.  The migration card used to be handed out on the plane about an hour or so before landing in … Continue reading → > read more

Contrast and compare

Published on 2011-03-27 13:22:18

I’ve spent far too long in England now, and I’m itching to get back to Mother Russia very soon for some more craziness and chaos. I find life in England just too boring, everything is so orderly, neat and controlled. … Continue read > read more

Domodedevo Airport Attack

Published on 2011-01-24 16:13:35

I flew back to the UK last week. It was yet again time for another crazy visa run, and this time my wife and baby are along for the ride. The trip is also a chance for my family and friends in the UK to get their first glimpse of baby. I’m so > read more

New Year

Published on 2011-01-13 03:52:50

Welcome to the New Year, and tonight – Old New Year or is it New Old Year ? I’ve finally got around to updating the site. I’ve just added a gallery of photos I took during a visit to the Kalashnikov Museum when it first opened in 20 > read more

Merry Christmas !

Published on 2010-12-25 07:05:23

Image via Wikipedia Happy Christmas ! Dear readers and friends – May I wish you a very happy Merry Christmas ! Best wishes and good luck for the New Year. Thanks for reading my humble blog and please continue to … Continue reading → > read more

How do Russians survive winter ?

Published on 2010-12-19 06:17:14

It’s been snowing here in Russia for a good few weeks now. I love Russian winter, it’s just so hard, bitter and extreme.  For a Brit who grew up with only a few days of snow a year being in … Continue reading → > read more

World Cup Fever !

Published on 2010-12-07 07:07:33

Image via Wikipedia world cup fever So Russia is finally going to host the world cup. I’m very glad about this, Russians just love football even though it isn’t really a national sport in the same way as it is … Continue reading  > read more