Windows to Russia

Russia has more smokers than any other country according to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report, presented to the Russian health ministry on Tuesday. The WHO survey, conducted in 2009, found that Russia has 43.9 million smokers, which makes up 40 percent of the population. The survey also revealed that 60 percent of RussianContinue reading Yes Russians Do Smoke…

I really thought that I had said all I was going to say about the reporter (Oleg) that was beaten… But then the USA said, “The U.S. called on Russian authorities to find and punish the people responsible for the “heinous” beating near to death of Kommersant reporter Oleg Kashin.” Then I came across twoContinue reading Sometimes I get Upset at Politics…

You see, the photo above was taken just a few days before she died. That is her house, this lady lived in this village all her life. She was part of the heart and soul of the village that I love very much. She had a beautiful home and she ran the local General StoreContinue reading Russia: Life Is More Important Than Vodka!

As Windows to Russia passes the 2100 article (post) milestone. I am sitting here drinking that cup of coffee and doing some thinking. The thinking’s that come with realizations that push ancient thoughts out of my brain… I was thinking about the START treaty and listening to Moscow express the dissatisfaction of the America politicalContinue reading That Cup Of Coffee and the START Treaty…

Hello, So I had just read some articles from the Western press (CNN) (Time) these articles

While Svetlana and I checked out Kiev, Ukraine this last visa trip. Svet and I took a walk like we always do. We walk for about an hour and a half and always take the same route. That we we can see the changes that are happening. About half way through the walk Svet turnedContinue reading From Russia: Ukraine Has Changed!

Starting Oct. 11th, 2008: Moscow has adopted new instructions for use of the metro in the city. The new rules regulate the usage of metro tickets and introduce some new obligations for passengers. Now the passengers are obliged to show their tickets or metro cards on the request of the metro staff, who work atContinue reading Russia: New Metro (Subway) Rules!

Want a vodka beverage that will tempt your soul? How about a ruby red vodka that is fit for that special guest? Try Cherry Nalivka… To make real cherry nalivka it is necessary to follow the rules… 1. Only use high quality vodka… 2. Only use ripened, pure, whole and undamaged cherries… 3. Only fillContinue reading Cherry Nalivka…