Windows to Russia

Sveta came home yesterday and said, “That is just right!” When she says that, I know she is thinking and has something to say. Usually the ending comes before the beginning with Sveta… 🙂 So I have to stop her and ask what is going on now? So here is the idea of what she […]

When is Lent? – In 2012 Lent in Russia will be celebrated between : Date: February 27, 2012 to April 15, 2012… What is Lent? – Lent, is the period of fasting and prayer before Easter. The days are to represent the time Jesus spent in the desert overcoming temptation by Satan. The period of […]

I received this e-mail and was not sure it was real or not, but after checking it out and seeing it posted in several Chinese sites I realized that it was the real thing. So I am going to post it as it came to me. It is really a good e-mail on the world […]

In its latest edition the US magazine Time did its own bit of pre-election ranting about Russia and Putin with its cover story “Russia’s Incredible Shrinking Prime Minister.” The message is in the subhead which reads: “His grip on power is shakier than ever. That makes the world a more dangerous place.” Intrigued by this […]

This morning with that cup of coffee, I had some interesting thinking’s that had to do with the upcoming elections in Russia. Of course these are elections for the president of Russia and the Western world is really in a tirade over the fact that Putin could win and set back the Western Empire’s plans of […]

MOSCOW CHINA – Russian and Ukrainian secret agents have successfully stopped an assassination attempt on Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, local media reported Monday. According to Russian state TV Channel One, the internationally wanted criminals were captured in Odessa, Ukraine. They testified that they had intended to carry out the plot in Moscow immediately after […]

In my previous articles I have discussed some of the key foreign challenges that Russia now faces. This subject deserves more detailed discussion and not only because foreign policy is an integral part of any government strategy. External challenges and the changing world around us are forcing us to make decisions that have implications for […]

On this side of the world you can’t go wrong with using the term kasha! Kasha means porridge and that porridge comes in many forms. Especially buckwheat, wheat, barley, oats, millet and rye. Kasha is a wonderful winter meal, but it is eaten by all, year around. As always there is millions of recipes for […]

Me thinks that USA will have cheat elections for president this time. Maybe last time it was also but who knows? Me thinks Russia and China will be close together! Me thinks burning Koran by US is very hurtful to international standings! Much worse than most things! Me thinks India needs to become its own […]

This morning with that wonderful cup of coffee here in Russia, I was doing some thinking’s about how things have settled again with Windows to Russia. Now I can start think again about writing some more in the blog… So while I am late with the information: This week is Pancake week in Russia… Maslenitsa […]