Russians and Their Housing?
Russian Local News In English
Coming Down to EarthBy Tai Adelaja Russia Profile07/25/2011Despite what sometimes seems like a passionate pride in their cramped and crowded tower blocks, most Russians quietly dream of life in a low-rise, single-family home. And they may be getting closer to realizing that dream as politicians here ramp up their pre-election rhetoric with more promises of [...]
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Russia is Corrupt but at Least Russia Knows it?
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On my train trip too Ukraine I had the opportunity to talk with a man who had been a Merchant Seaman for the Soviet Union. He was born near Lake Baikal in Siberia. When he reached 17 years old he relocated to St. Petersburg. Then he completed his schooling as a merchant seaman. He also [...]
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Coffee and E-Mails from Ukraine and Russia?
Russian Local News In English
This morning when I woke up and made that cup of coffee. I fired up the laptop and after it was warmed up. I clicked on my mailbox and I thought that my e-mail box had been spammed. I had an unbelievable amount of e-mails from Russians and Ukrainians that told me where they are [...]
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There are Limits?
Russian Local News In English
I tolerate a lot in the world and being in a country not of my origin keeps me more tolerant than in my past. Yesterday though something happened that exceeded my limitations and I saw red for the first time in Russia. Seeing red is the ultimate stage of being pissed off for me and [...]
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Windows to Russia Just had the biggest Monday Ever?
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Thanks to all the readers and maybe we can keep rocking those numbers. This is also happening without any Ukraine numbers (still blocked in Ukraine) and they use to be number 4 on the list of countries… I also found it interesting to see that two top cities in America that Windows to Russia rocks [...]
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Orthodox Church in a Russian Village?
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I just think that this church is one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen. They have been working on fixing it back up and I am glad because these are the parts of the past that need to be saved. The walls of a church like this are a meter thick of [...]
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Libya: Tell it like it is?
Russian Local News In English
Two weeks ago, western journalists swept into Tripoli on a wave of euphoria as the city welcomed the NATO/TNC with open arms. Not a shot was fired as the city where just a few weeks previously, millions of people had turned out to support Muammar al-Qathafi, came out to celebrate. Then why is the NATO/TNC [...]
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I Thought the WAR in Libya was over! NATO/Rebels said it was?
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As reported by Agence France-Presse, on September 10, two groups of Libyan rebels from three towns clashed in a fierce battle. As a result, at least 12 people were killed, dozens wounded. No more details have been reported, but the reason for the clashes is the years-long enmity between the inhabitants. Now that the Libyan [...]
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