Bury Me in a Crockpot
When I die, I want to be cremated, put in a crockpot and be made King of the Hill!I just got back from an archeological dig from the 10th century near the border with Belarus.
// Jul. 26, 2012 - 23:31 GMT
First One In, Last One Out
Russian elevator etiquette is sometimes very confusing. Sometimes if youre the last one in, that is standing up against the doors, youre the last one out </p>
// Jun. 21, 2012 - 22:24 GMT
News from Across the Ocean
When I report news, I know that my family and friends back in the States are reading it, which keeps them up to date not only on the news over here, but also what Im up to. </p>
// Jun. 13, 2012 - 04:50 GMT
Separating the Kvas from the Kefir
Russians have at least two favorite summer drinks that most foreigners just cant swallow. The mystical kefir and the even more mystical kvas </p>
// Jul. 22, 2011 - 17:58 GMT
Hitherto we shall be the Kingdom of Sakartvelo!
This would be something I most likely would have wanted to hear as it would be more than logical. But, alas, its not to happen! One of Russias southern neighbors wants to rename itself so that the name of the country sounds the same in all languages: Georgia </p>
// Jun. 28, 2011 - 18:31 GMT