Chelyabinsk

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, so it’s not actually spring yet- twelve days to go until Russia acknowledges the first day of spring (March 1st)- but the earliest signs of spring have already appeared. It’s warm and sunny! Pieces of sidewalk have emerged. People are finally starting … Read More

It might get chilly but that doesn’t stop people in Chelyabinsk from going outside. And even as much of a домоседка as I am, they’ve dragged me out a few times this winter. Here are a few popular activities that … Read More