Windows to Russia

ikhalkov chaired the board of the Soviet Writers’ Union, and is now the honorary head of the body that has replaced it – the International Society of Writers’ Unions. At 95, the writer is still working and taking care of the society’s property and daily affairs. Aside from his closeness and support from the government, […]

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Timoshenko suggested signing a long-term gas agreement with Russia, RBC Ukraine reported. Commenting on the contract signed by Naftogaz of Ukraine and Gazprom on Thursday, Timoshenko said that the document was only valid until the end of 2008, while a strategic agreement for up to ten years was needed. RBC, 14.03.2008, Moscow 15:03:36.The current situation […]

This article, “Hits it on the nail head!” Once again, “The Pot Calling the Kettle Black!”================================== Russia Slams U.S. Report as ‘Foreign Policy Tool’ The Associated Press MOSCOW — Year after year, the U.S. issues a troubling assessment of human rights in Russia. Year after year, Russia lashes back, accusing the U.S. State Department’s annual […]

Looks like Moscow is serious about protecting the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) members. I do not blame them, what with the USA pushing missile defense down Russia throats! Kinda like: The next door neighbor has a shotgun pointed at your house & everytime you look out the window all you see is the neighbors […]

I have read nothing lately from Politicians in the USA, that does not say anything but talk down about Russia! McCain is a big issue, with his threats about Russia! Sen. John McCain said Sunday the United States should respond harshly to Russia’s anti-democratic actions and suggested that President Bush is reconsidering his assessment of […]

* After someone has left the house on a long journey, their room and/or their things should not be cleaned up until they have arrived. * Knocking on wood is practiced in Russia as in other countries. * Breaking a mirror is not considered bad luck in Russia, but looking at one’s reflection in a […]

The city authorities of Moscow plan to purchase one more tunneling system to drive a tunnel below Kolomenskoe mansion, Alexander Zemelman, president of JSC Metrogiprotrans, declared at a press conference on December 18, RIA Novosti reported. “The capital [of Russia] authorities intend to purchase a 19-metre-diameter(62.34 ft.) tunnel shield from a German company for performing […]

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I love pancakes but I think that I would never eat as many as this guy did: Last Week: A St. Petersburger man has set a new Guinness Book Of World Record for eating pancakes. Andrei Smirnov at age 33, ate 73 pancakes in 60 minutes, at the village of Lakhta, 20 kilometers west of […]