Autumn is here in Russia so of course, I have dug out my tank tops, light linen trousers, and flip-flops. (more…)
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If there is an ingredient more versatile and delicious than ginger, it has yet to come across my chopping board. (more…)
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My “Handsome Russian husband”, “HRH” is suffering from the previous week’s excesses. He’s had too much bad food to eat, way too much alcohol to drink, not enough…
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In the world HRH grew up in, if you wanted a job, you made some phone calls to someone who knew someone, who might put in a good word for…
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Russian secretaries are part pit bull terrier, part Nanny, and part GPS system.
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In the Putin era, the Guards are brought out of retirement, dusted off, and put to work again for the greater glory of Russia’s new empire: along with double-headed eagles,…
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“Well, what else do you think she needs for school?” I exploded, “a wand from Ollivanders…or maybe Quidditch pads?”
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You have to hand it to the Russians, sometimes. Full marks for not giving up, where others might. In attempting to break through the Swedish lines, the Russians decided to…
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Construction companies in Russia, particularly state construction companies, are widely understood to be swindlers, thieves, bandits, money launderers and purveyors of shoddy products, delivered way over schedule and budget.
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