Tag Archives | Russian holidays

Russia Day /День России: No, It’s Not Independence Day

HRH and 44% of Russians remain confused about Russia Day and refer to June 12th as “Independence Day.” Which it isn’t.

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More Blessed to Give, Than to Receive

If I could make one definitive contribution to Russian culture (apart, that is, from getting those clueless types with Brezhnev eyebrows who manage National Hotel to understand why they, like the Plaza in New York, can, and should put a portrait of enfant terrible par excellence, Eloise in their lobby) it would be this:  the [...]

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A Hymn to Him

HRH and Dedushka won’t be emptying anything except a bottle of premium whiskey this week as we women convey our warmest and kindest feelings

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Just for the Record

Some people think I was too harsh on the Russian government when I made fun of Russian holidays.

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