The real trick to learning Russian?… it’s probably memorizing Pushkin. 🤣 Pretty much all Russian speakers know a few lines. Even dating TV shows ask contestants to recite Pushkin’s poems! Just as important as remembering his famous words, though, is … Read More
Chelyabinsk, a city famous for meteors and industrial pollution… but have you seen the street art? More street art? I’m glad you asked! 😉 Chelyabinsk street art project More Chelyabinsk street art (the really colorful stuff)
This pair of mourning women watch over the Lesnoye Cemetery, where more than 200 WWII soldiers are buried. The 44-year-old sculpture is hidden along the road that takes you out of Chelyabinsk and into a land of lakes and lazy summer … Read More
Ever since becoming a cat owner, I can’t help swooning over every single cat I see. The Kharkiv cat mafia. The stray cats of Anapa. Are you crazy about cats too? Here’s what you say to a cat in Russia: … Read More
Here is a piece of the past: In fact, this entire month will be about the past. While we’re in the US, I’ll have time to share lots of interesting photos from the past year with you, ура! Back to … Read More
New loves from the past 11 months… Best Skincare: Natura Siberica I adore these products! The local store is a calm oasis in a busy mall, the packaging is fun and descriptive, and what’s inside the bottle does exactly what … Read More
It’s pretty clear that after ten months, we’ve only explored a tiny fraction of Chelyabinsk. This place, for example, has been on my radar for months and months. I didn’t know what it was or where exactly it was, only … Read More
The entire city is a canvas. 😍 PS: Want more street art? Check out this cool Chelyabinsk street art project!
If you keep your eyes open, you’ll see surprises in this factory city. Maybe you’ve already heard about this project, which became internet-famous for its Elon Musk artwork. At first I assumed the city administration was responsible. Nope! It’s all … Read More
Five days left until summer starts in Russia (June 1st)! Here’s a look back at the more glorious half of spring… ☼☼☼ No more gray days ☼☼☼ Sudden showers ☼☼☼ Last bell ☼☼☼ Victory Day ☼☼☼ Adventure time for Кит … Read More