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How Cold? #3

Bernard H. Wood — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 23:14:27 +0000

In this final peek at the Russian winter (from behind the safety of my laptop), I’m scanning around for some insight into how the season is stoically dealt with by those who experience it, either as a native or a visitor. One point that keeps coming up is the effect that moisture has upon the ...

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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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Trips and Tales (Part 57)

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:00:09 +0000

An account of the Tuva region of Siberia, outlining the geography, landscape and history of the area....

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Trips and Tales (Part 44)

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:00:21 +0000

A history of the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, with references to its geography, architecture and history. Also an account of how the city was impacted by Soviet era....

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Trips and Tales (Part 42)

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:00:20 +0000

An experience of travelling in Russia - from Ekaterinburg, entering Siberia ... eastwards to Novosibirsk. Reflecting on historical associations of the place and the bitter cold....

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