Moscow looks to be in for a big chill, as the real Russian winter is back on track. Unlike recent years’ abnormally warm winters, white season 2012 is forecast to be far colder. In Moscow, there will be at least 10 days of -20C temperatures in January. State meteorologists also say spring will be warmer [...]
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November 17, 2011
November 12, 2011
Moscow declares war on street advertisements
The authorities are clamping down on advertising in Moscow streets, after 60 per cent of the ads turned out to be unauthorized. Over 100,000 square meters of street advertisements have been taken down since early 2011. 40 trucks, also wearing various ads, have been removed from the capital’s roads. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin ordered the [...]
November 12, 2011
Moscow declares war to street advertisements
The authorities are clamping down on advertising in Moscow streets, after 60 per cent of the ads turned out to be unauthorized. Over 100,000 square meters of street advertisements have been taken down since early 2011. 40 trucks, also wearing various ads, have been removed from the capital’s roads. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin ordered the [...]
November 12, 2011
‘Helping orphans is expat’s way to say thanks’
‘Helping orphans is expat’s way to say thanks’ Published: 12 November, 2011, 00:33 Image from pomogi.org (41.1Mb) embed video TAGS: Children, Health, Prime Time Russia, Anya Fedorova, Neil Harvey, Lindsay France Aroma therapy at Domodedovo airport, expats’ efforts to help Russian orphans and a brand new laser designed to catch drunken drivers have attracted expats’ [...]
October 28, 2011
Russia: Her Dogs Are Everywhere!
I was drinking my morning cup of coffee and was thinking about the dogs all over the Metro stations of Russia. It just so happens my wife, with her trusty new camera. Took some pictures of the dogs in the Metro and outside the stations… The people in Russia do really love their Sobak (Собак). [...]
October 6, 2011
Moscow to be all eyes on speeding drivers
Cameras aimed at catching overzealous drivers have proved a huge success on Moscow streets. In less than a week, the cameras caught 2,000 road offences, which equates to more than 780,000 rubles worth of fines. The majority of cameras are located near bus lanes and on the Third Ring Road, on which speeding is commonplace. [...]
October 5, 2011
It is Wednesday: Market Day in Turkey…
Wish house… There are times you find that perfect spot to live. Sveta and I have found one of the most beautiful little homes near the beach for sell. We found it as we walked around yesterday. It is made of real tile block. You know the type of ceramic block with a glazed side [...]
September 23, 2011
The Plans for a Turkey Vacation are Formulated and Finalized…
I have to say that I am totally surprised at the price of a vacation for Sveta and I to go to Turkey for 14 days. Airline tickets for two, hotel is three star, all food included (three meals, plus two snack times) and it is located 50 meters from the beach. Price is around [...]