Russia: A Land of Walls and Windows

"I offer my own symbol for Russia: "The Wall and the Window" - Frederick Andresen.

A Talk with Dmitry Medvedevs in Odnoklassniki.ru

It occurred to me that there must be other namesakes of Russian and Soviet leaders out there in the vast territory of the Russian Federation - Marс Bennetts.

Musings of a Russophile: What Makes a Russian Tick?

Let's talk about the "third side of the Russian coin" even though it's often a conflict side.

Deeper Than Oil: Sh*talin, Lenin's Kittens and Soviet Fishcakes Heroes

When I first arrived in Russia, I used to wander round the city gazing at statues of people I failed to recognize. It felt good to make up identities for these Soviet heroes - Marс Bennetts.

Hope Your New Year's Was Okay

Maybe the grass is always greener on the other side, but a former Moscow resident now back in the U.S. misses the honesty of Russians.

Too Much of a New Year

According to common belief, what happens on New Year's Eve should somehow set the pattern for the rest of the year.

And So, Is This Christmas?

The Christmas season in a Russian-American household is a marathon, not a sprint. It lasts from late December until January 13.

Christmas Presents in Narnia (Russia)

Why Russians do their festive gift giving at New Year?

Color Blind

One of the top fashion mistakes expats in Russia break is wearing a color other than black.

If It's Cold, It Must Be Russia

When it's time to pull out the winter coat, my daughter, who can't decide if she's Russian or American, starts looking for her snow boots - Lara McCoy Roslof.

The Cost of Shoes

When I first arrived in Russia in 1993, everyone knew I was a foreigner thanks to my shoes - Ben Aris, Business New Europe.

Find Things to Love in Russia

Every fall expats from across the world move to new position in Russia. After a few weeks in country, what are their first impressions?

It's Getting Hot in Here

Jennifer Eremeeva, longtime resident of Moscow & blogger.

Twelve Rules for Russian Roads

Want to take a road trip in Russia? You need to be prepared.

Russian Cuisine - Chef's View

Alex Moser, the Executive Chef of Hyatt Regency Ekaterinburg - What I like about borsch, shashlik & kvas.

Excursion To The Verknyaya Pyshma Military Museum

David D.: An amazing look at both pre- and post Soviet Union tanks and artillery and a WWII memorial.

Cool Men Cooling Off: Day Of the Paratroopers in Russia

Jennifer Eremeeva, American expatriate.

Excursion to the VI International Exhibition of Defense and Safety Technologies "Russian Defense Expo - 2010" in Nizhny Tagil

Peter Haagensen, analyst, intern, the Royal Danish Trade Office in Ekaterinburg

A Dacha Weekend With Friends

Evy Hua, studying international business and trade at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, often visits Russia.

Down with Dachas!

Jennifer Eremeeva, American expatriate.

Oooohhhh Koltsovoooooooo

Kay Hellwig, Regional director for the Urals airport operation and services.

Impressions: Doing Business in Russia Requires a Lot of Patience & Flexibility

Jonathan Fianu, Director of the CIS Division for Blue Sky Laboratories Ltd, a UK based investment club and start up incubator.

Ekaterinburg's Policemen Turned Out to Be Friendly!

Justin Yeager, teacher of English as a second language.

You Can Leave Your Hat On

Louisa King, UK, teacher of English as a second language.

Learning Russian in Tver

Brian Tyers, US.

Teaching English in Russia

Louisa King, UK, teacher of English as a second language.

Nightlife in Ekaterinburg

Christopher T. Huntley, M.A. International Relations.

"What Сan I Do for You?" or "What Can You Do for Me?" Comparison of Values in US and Russia

Dr. Eberhard Scheiffele, PhD.

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Louisa King, UK, teacher of English as a second language.