Windows to Russia

… When in the village or traveling Russia this is what you will find for a auto parts store many times. It is for Gaz. Gaz makes cars or trucks… I have had many e-mails and comments that wonder why I would ever drive a Volga? Why would an American drive that kind of car? […]

The Volga we have is a carburetor style car and as anyone who remembers the old days. That carburetor has to be rebuilt once in awhile or replaced. It just seems to be an issue in life and our Sammy the Volga is no exception to the rule. In fact the rule is stronger in […]

As the Cold War between the USSR and the USA drew down in the early 1990’s, organizations/institutions used to fund proxy wars—and destabilization efforts–between the two Empires became exposed. With the Cold War ostensibly over, the corrupt and illegal actions of such groups could no longer be ignored, or covered up, as the larger purpose […]

O Christ our God When Thou didst raise Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion, Thou didst confirm the resurrection of the universe. Wherefore, we like children, carry the banner of triumph and victory, and we cry to Thee, O Conqueror of love, Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He that cometh in the Name […]

I am in the mood to let you see things of Russia and Moscow that you may not have ever seen before. In the USA people most likely think of a garage as being part of your home. Or maybe a free standing building that houses both cars and Dads other toys. 🙂 A building […]

I cant wait! Here we come Russian village. That is what I am thinking right now as I sip that second cup of coffee… Sveta let me know yesterday that she has officially gotten the time off and so during May holidays here in Russia. Sveta, Boza and I are going to the Russian Village […]

Just as the U.S. supported Bin Laden and the precursor of Al Qaeda in order to fight the Soviets, the U.S. has supported Chechen terrorists in order to fight Russia. Today, Russian newspaper Izvestia alleges that the older Boston Tamarlan bombing brother attended a workshop – sponsored by an American organization – on destabilizing the […]

On April 25, Vladimir Putin will hold his 11th national question and answer session. The sessions have been held annually since 2001, with the exception of 2004 and 2012… “Direct Line” will be aired on the following TV channels: “Channel 1”, “Russia 1″, “Russia 24″ at noon on Thursday, April 25… The phone-in will traditionally […]

I have reached the limits of my Galaxy Note, just like I did with the Huawei Honor. The Huawei is history due to lack of sufficient hardware to keep up with the software changes. The Galaxy Note is fast approaching that same fate. So I use it as a daily driver and have settled on […]