No time for studying Russian this month, although I’m still keeping track of new words in a notebook. The past week has been full of English tests, sweets from students, and ice-lined eyelashes (-30C was enough for public schools to … Read More
Here are a few photos for you: #1. Sun dogs and New Year’s trees! #2. An army of tractors on the roads. #3. Colorful buildings in fresh snow. It’s not quite time for the holidays yet in … Read More
Well, things got darker this week- ha, even the electricity is actually out right now, I’m publishing this post thanks to a wifi hotspot + heating up soup on a gas stove- but I think I figured out a … Read More
Lately I’ve been feeling super down. It hardly even feels like we’re in Russia sometimes. Most days I’m either in an English-language environment at work or moping my way through lesson planning at our tiny kitchen table. Not sure if … Read More
I saw this plaque in Gagarin Park a few months ago and didn’t quite understand what it meant. Do you? This morning, reading in Schaum’s Outlines Russian Grammar, I came across this- Ah ha! That cleared up part of … Read More
Looking for something new to read? Here are some ideas for your reading list (or perhaps some books to avoid, haha)… Interesting Finds at the Bookstore Not sure I want to read this book but I’ll definitely save the … Read More
We found something colorful in Chelyabinsk! The Chelyabinsk train station has 3 massive витражные окна (stained glass windows). The station opened in 1892 and these incredible windows were added in 1985, almost a hundred years later. Sunday, November 4th was a … Read More
How was your October? This month was a welcome turning point… we’re finally settling into a new routine of where to buy food, how to get around town, and all the little details that come up when you’re in … Read More
On the first weekend of actual snowfall in the city, my husband joined a hike in Taganay National Park. It was a quick hike- enter the park on Saturday and return to Chelyabinsk on Sunday- but pretty much all of … Read More
Here are some vocab terms / grammar points I’ve been wondering about lately. If you have any answers or explanations, I’d be very grateful to hear them! #1. Why are some herbal teas called иван чай instead of just травяной чай? Is … Read More