If there were ever a glamorous time to be in Chelyabinsk, we can definitely rule out early spring. (Russia’s first day of spring is always March 1st.) Later spring is pretty incredible though… I’ll share Part 2 to this post … Read More
It’s been a strange month. My husband’s mom was rushed into emergency surgery and my husband left Russia to help her recover. (She’s doing well now!) At the same time, I slipped on the ice and ended up with a … Read More
Russian pronouns are tough. Take The Three Musketeers, for example. A simple phrase in English requires some serious declension in Russia, including two forms of the same pronoun. English: One for all and all for one. Russian: Один за всех … Read More
I had known all year this time was coming- spending a week at a детский лагерь on the outskirts of Chelyabinsk- and was dreading it for months. Teens are funny creatures. They either show up full of enthusiasm and excitement … Read More
How much do groceries cost in Russia? Here’s what I paid this morning (rubles -> USD) at a local supermarket. This wasn’t quite a regular grocery trip. I just went to get cat food and, well, you know how it … Read More
On an average day I spend several hours with Russian teenagers, frequently talking about shopping malls. I don’t know if this is a Russian thing or a teenager thing but malls are big here. The topic often comes up during … Read More
It’s super nice outside today- spring!- but my mood is low. In the past three days I spent 15 hours in clinic/hospital visits before work and then to top things off, I woke up this morning with a cold. But … Read More
A look back at the colors of fall… Gagarin Park September 15, 2018 Gagarin Park September 23, 2018 First snow day October 15, 2018 A rainy weekend October 20, 2018 October 21, 2018 Birch forest on the outskirts of town … Read More
Last weekend D took a day trip to Yekaterinburg (2 hours in a bus) to attend EKB Startup Day 2019. Curious? Me too! I asked him to share a few pictures and comments about his day there… The event Yekaterinburg … Read More