I’ve been wanting to write about Cheburashka for a long time. Now, although I’m no longer in Russia, I have time to tell you about this little guy who is loved so much by millions of children, their parents, and their grandparents, in Russia and the former Soviet Union countries.
When I arrived in Moscow for the first time, back in January 2007, it was a very different city than it is now. So much has changed since then. Today we’re going to take a look at the Moscow metro and how it’s changed since 2007. The Moscow metro system
Ekaterinburg, The Russian Federation From the airport Koltsovo International Airport (SVX) is about 16km SE of the city. The most efficient way into the centre of Ekaterinburg is by bus. There’s a bigger bus, the #1, and a smaller mini-bus which is #01. #01 is more expensive, 100 roubles, plus
Do you have a garden with plants and flowers? Or is your outdoor area paved and concreted? Or maybe you live in a flat and don’t have a garden at all. Maybe you have a balcony garden, or only indoor plants, like I have. One thing (of many!) I love
I was 16 years old before I ever saw or rode in a tram. That’s because I grew up in Perth, Western Australia. Trams operated in Perth from 1899 to 1958. I was born in 1967, so they were long gone before I was born. So, the first time I
Recently, Olivier and I went to a very unusual museum. It’s called the Museum of Industrial Culture. What does that name conjure up for you? Industrial machinery? Business/office machines? Machines for the home? Well, to be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. So, we set off one Saturday to
First of all, a little language lesson. The following pictures are: crisps – in British English (potato) chips – in American English (potato) chips – in Australian English And then we have: chips – British English French Fries – American English (hot) chips or French Fries – Australian English For
Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia From the airport I’ve only arrived in Kazan by train, which is conveniently located in the centre of town, so I can’t be 100% sure of the airport arrival information I’m about to give you. Kazan International Airport (KZN) is 30km to the southeast of