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A Short History of Dieting In Russia

By on 25/05/2011

Moscow is the last place in the world you want to try and diet: it takes twice as long to lose a kilo as it does a pound!

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Ukha: Russia’s Oldest Soup

By on 19/05/2011

You don’t have to go all the way to Siberia, learn to fish, or even work up the courage to deal with a fish eye to make Russia’s oldest soup, ukha!

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Long Live The Imperials!

By on 26/04/2011

As excitement over this month’s Royal Wedding reaches fever pitch, it seems appropriate for Russia to seriously consider a strategic return to monarchy.

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The Easter Tin Hunt

By on 21/04/2011

I remember my first Russian Easter as a frantic hunt, not for eggs and chocolate, but for bake ware.

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Day of Bribery/День взяток: More Blessed to Receive.

By on 01/04/2011

Since pagan times, Russians and their ancient Slavic forbears have set aside the Spring new moon to celebrate the strength of the grey economy.

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Day of Laughter (April Fools Day)/День смеха (День дурака)

By on 31/03/2011

Today is April Fool’s Day. All over the world. Here’s how I celebrated it on Dividing My Time.      

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Listen to Jennifer’s Radio Interview With Voice Of Russia

By on 09/03/2011

Jennifer Eremeeva – writer, blogger, columnist, photographer Tags: Russia, Radio, Business, World Linda Mills 27.02.2011, 11:13 On Jennifer Eremeeva’s  (pronounced Yeremeyeva) blog titled “Dividing My Time” you will find this self portrai: “Veteran American expatriate, calling Moscow home for the last 17 years, I’m also a photographer, historian, cook, and humor columnist: always trying to find [...]

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International Womens’ Day/Международный женский день: Clara and Rosa Turning in their Graves!

By on 08/03/2011

8th of March was conceived as a day to celebrate equal rights for women. If Clara Zetkin and Rosa Luxumbourg could see what Russians get up to today, they’d be turning in their graves.

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Масленица/Maslenitsa: Parties, Pancakes, and Punch-Ups

By on 28/02/2011

Tthis year, I promised myself I would master the art of the elusive Russian pancake in time for Maslenitsa. I rolled up my sleeves. I delved into 19the Century cookbooks. I cornered old women at the farmers’ market. I even contemplated calling my mother-in-law.

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