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Real Deal Russia

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:10:13 +0000

Modernity and authenticity, each often existing at the expense of the other, are uncomfortable bedfellows. The new invariably pushes out the old, or, at best, sits incongruously and mismatched beside it. I’m referring to architecture, of course, but it could equally apply to modes of living, n...

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Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian Adventure: Episode #3

Bernard H. Wood — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 21:44:05 +0000

It’s over all too soon. I suppose the adage “leave them wanting more” is still as relevant in entertainment circles today as it was in the days of Walt Disney or P.T. Barnum – or whoever originated the phrase. As it stands, the three episodes left for a short time on ITV Player present t...

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Scam-tastic #1

Bernard H. Wood — Thu, 14 May 2015 22:20:01 +0000

There are quite a few ways that the unscrupulous – or downright corrupt – can separate you from your personal property. Unfortunately, some visitors to Russia have discovered that the line between overt criminality and suited officialdom is in fact more of a grey-scale. Back in 2009, Maj...

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How hot? #1

Bernard H. Wood — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:43:47 +0000

After three weeks of wintry Russian horror stories, it’s time to redress the balance. Here in the West we commonly associate Russia, and particularly Siberia, with appalling degrees of cold. Just ask anyone: “what’s Siberia like?” and you’ll see what I mean. It’s true that ...

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How cold? #1

Bernard H. Wood — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 23:27:01 +0000

In spite of it’s brutal nature and it’s sheer persistence, the Russian winter has been a great military asset throughout the history of Mother Russia, seeing not only defeat of her enemies on the battlefield but the collapse of both established and fledgling empires. In the early 1700s, ...

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Stretching the ruble #2

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:42:57 +0000

Last week we reflected on international sanctions against Russia with regards to the ruble. This week we do more of the same, whilst at the same time trying to pick some minor cherries from the calamity. Unfortunately, the celebration of any small financial benefit that travellers may enjoy whilst v...

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Stretching the ruble

Bernard H. Wood — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:42:49 +0000

A recent chat with Russia Experience’s Odette Fussey set me thinking about the devaluation of the ruble; the inevitable knock-on effect of recent international sanctions following Putin’s incursion into Crimea and his role in the current Ukraine crisis. Currently the British pound is w...

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Good Advices? #2

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:00:28 +0000

Here we provide you with some English translations for common Russian phrases....

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Great souvenirs to bring home from Russia

Bernard H. Wood — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 01:53:00 +0000

Authentic Russian souvenirs to get when shopping in Moscow, from matryoshka dolls to vodka....

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Epic Christmas adventures

Appiah Sackey — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:00:53 +0000

Three Epic Christmas adventures on the Trans-Siberian Railways....

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