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Day of Russian Cinema/День российского кино: Lights, Camera, Action!

By on 27/08/2012

“Of all the arts, for us, the most important is cinema.” ~Vladimir Lenin Today is the Day of Russian Cinema!  Russians are really really really good at cinema and so, with that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of (my…read my…not yours) favorite Russian films.  In no particular order, although I’m sure more than a [...]

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Epiphany/Крещение Господне: Last One In Is A Rotten Egg!

By on 18/01/2012

“This is my well beloved son in whom I am well pleased.” -God The Father If you’ve ever thought about having a polar bear experience, this may be your lucky day! January 19th for Orthdodox Christians is Epiphany or Theophany, which commemorates the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist.  Note [...]

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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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Day of the Defenders of the Fatherland/День защитника Отечества: A Hymn To Him

By on 24/02/2011

In Russia, they are still teaching Home Ec to the girls and Shop to the boys, with no reform in sight – and certainly not regarding the impending gender-specific public holidays.

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Russian National Carrier Day/День Аэрофлота: Negotiating A Red Handshake

By on 13/02/2011

So, you’ve succumbed to the inevitable temptation of working for a Russian company. Here are some helpful hints on how to recognize when they start to ease you out, using “The Red Handshake.”

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Birthday of Russian Vodka/День рождения русской водки: Russia’s Favorite Imported Beverage

By on 31/01/2011

I am not, myself, a big vodka fan, and this is probably the reason I am still alive.

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Day of Russian Naval Navigators/День штурмана ВМФ РФ: Wise Men and Directions

By on 25/01/2011

What is it about men and directions?

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Students’ Day (Tatiana’s Day)/День студентов (Татьянин день): A Very Russian Toga Party

By on 25/01/2011

Mead, martyrs, and MGU….oh MY! It’s Students Day in Russia!

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