September 13, 2009
Visiting Ivanovo
There’s a place not far from Moscow known as the city of brides. The Wayfarer starts by observing the city and looking how a textile mill works. Then he finds himself in the model agency where he easily wins girls’ hearts. So, if there are so many wannabe brides here, why shouldn’t the Wayfarer try to find a bride for himself? Take a look at the difficult choice of the Wayfarer in the city of Ivanovo.
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August 30, 2009
Visiting Voronezh
Voronezh is a large city in south-western Russia, not far from Ukraine. The Wayfarer explores the history and life of the city. He visits the local stud-farm and tries his hand at the profession of blacksmith there. He explores the Archeological Museum and aircraft plant. He also plays cards with the locals and makes traditional Russian dishes.
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August 22, 2009
Weekend Video: The Putin System
This 60 minute documentary is a European production with a mainstream European viewpoint. In addition to providing a brief biography on Vladimir Putin, it also gives insight into his mindset.
August 16, 2009
Visiting Belgorod
What is attractive for the Wayfarer in Belgorod, a city in western Russia just 40 kilometres away from the Ukrainian border? Besides sightseeing, he’s interested in iron ore deposit, musical school for children, military museum in the open air and, of course, a volleyball match.
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August 9, 2009
Visiting Cheboksary
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July 27, 2009
Touring Russia by river cruise
The river cruise is a very popular vacation with native Russians. Unlike the floating kitsch cites we’re familiar with in American cruise ships, the Russian river boats offer a more relaxed environment that caters to the individual rather than the masses.
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July 24, 2009
Prima Ballerina Svetlana Zakharova
Svetlana Zakharova was born in Lutsk, Ukraine, on 10 June 1979. At age six, Svetlana’ mother to her learn folk dancing at a local studio. At age 10, Svetlana auditioned for and was accepted into the Kiev Choreographic School. Just four months later, however, her father’s reassignment in the army to East Germany forced Svetlana’s withdrawal from school. Six months later, her family returned to Ukraine and Svetlana auditioned again for the Kiev Choreographic School. She was readmitted and immediately joined the second class, under teacher Valeria Sulegina.
In 1996-1997, she debuted with the Mariinsky Ballet, appearing as Maria with Ruben Bobovnikov, in Rostislav Zakharov’s The Fountain of Bakhchisarai. In 2003-2004, she accepted a long-standing open offer with the Bolshoi, reportedly due to discontent with the Mariinsky.
Today, Zakharova tours and guests with the world’s great ballet companies. She is highly regarded for her technical expertise and for her exceptionally high extensions, which invite comparisons with gymnasts.
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