Windows to Russia

Somewhere around a thousand years ago someone in Russia who liked cold water. Founded the tradition of diving into freezing cold water. This act was to cleanses himself of all his sins. The idea has stuck over the years, and nowadays people all across Russia gather to plunge into sub-zero waters just for fun? JustContinue reading In Russia the 50th Open Water Winter Swimming Season of the “morzhi”!

When I find a good Russian UFO story – I post it. I found this video on You Tube that is pretty cool. Just watch it. At first you will say that is just a reflection but then you keep watching and find out that it is not… The rumor is that this is whatContinue reading UFO Above Moscow? (December 2009)

“When you hand a meal to somebody who didn’t eat in the last eighteen hours and you see their smile, you see God right there,” Munoz says. “Two years ago, it was sixty guys. Now, some nights I’ve got 150-155 people. I’ve seen people of 18 different nationalities lining up to eat,” Munoz says.

“Vova”, commonly known as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, is a superhero according to Ukrainian band Dress Code, who have released a song devoted to the merits of the James Bond-defying, child-saving, universally adored Russian. Banned in Ukraine, the video is causing quite a stir. (Read More) Thanks to Blackseabrew for putting a copy ofContinue reading What More Can be Said? Putin the Super Hero!

Vietnam has just upped the ante (so to speak) in this part of the world. My news sources here in Russia have expressed the confirmation of this data… “Vietnam signed contracts for the purchases of submarines and planes from the Russian side,” he said without elaborating after Russian arms exporter Rosoboronexport signed an agreement toContinue reading Has Vietnam Changed the Balance of Power in the South China Sea? (East Sea)