The real trick to learning Russian?… it’s probably memorizing Pushkin. π€£ 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
Several months ago I saw an interesting Instagram post written by a Russian teacher. Her main point was this: following Russian teachers on Instagram is not a good way to improve your Russian. Instead, you should follow people living out … 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, ΡΡΠ°! Back to … Read More
We’ve said goodbye to Russia for the summer- ΠΏΠΎΠΊΠ°!– and landed back in the US. New discovery: did you know that you can special order meals on Aeroflot for no extra cost? The standard meals are pretty good but I … 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 time for another round of what language is that? As seen on the streets of Chelyabinsk: words like ΠΎΠ²Π΅ΡΠ΄ΡΠ°ΡΡ, ΠΊΡΡΠ±ΡΠΊ, Π°ΡΡΡΠΎΡΡΠΈΠ½Π³, ΠΊΠΎΠ²ΠΎΡΠΊΠΈΠ½Π³, ΠΈΠ½Π²Π°ΠΉΡΠΈΠ½Π³, and ΠΌΠΈΠ½ΠΈΠ²ΡΠ½Ρ have recently appeared on ads all over the city. Π’hen there’s this t-shirt that … 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
One thing I really like about Russia? The meals. Take me to any grocery store and I’m instantly happy. (Well, unless we’re standing in The Aisle of Despairing Fruit & Neglected Vegetables… then I’ll start crying.) Since moving here, my … 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
Mail day! π My friend from Yakutsk visited St. Petersburg and sent a big envelope full of souvenirs! I treasure everything she included and want to share the photos with you… She also included, as usual, a beautiful card written … Read More