To Russia With Dog
Entering Russia Entering Russia with one or two of your dogs is not a very complicated procedure. There is no quarantine, and you don’t need any import permit. Microchips for dogs are still not mandatory in Russia either. However, some veterinary documents are required. Normally you will need a proof of a valid rabies and canine infectious diseases vaccination. Your dog must have been vaccinated within the last twelve months and at least one month prior to its arrival in Russia. You will also need a health certificate from a governmental veterinarian agency in your country. It would be better if you provide your dog not with a local but with an international health certificate … [Read More...]
My Favorite Russian Food
By: John Kunkle As Lynn Visson's "Wedded Strangers" states: "If you have been lucky enough to be invited to a Russian household, you will experience the famous Russian hospitality. The feast is kind of a war between host and guests. There has to be at least six appetizers including salads, … [Read More...]
Shapka – Ushanka
by Igor One could hardly exaggerate the meaning of "shapka-ushanka" in the life of any Russian man. The popularity of this head accessory had been fantastic since the World war II up to the dawn of the Soviet Union in the beginning of 90ies. (Photo Credit: Magelet/Flickr) With the opening of … [Read More...]
Priorities of Russian Women
By Michael Belch The world has gone under a dramatic change regarding the equality of men and women starting from the beginning of our existence. This situation is clearly traced in Russia. But still it is not that easy for women to get a job they desire and have a salary equal to that of men in … [Read More...]
Onegin’s Tatiana Was Only Thirteen?
We've got used to movies and operas where Eugene Onegin’s Tatiana (Tatyana) is played by a woman well over twenty, or even thirty. It’s also a common habit to condemn Onegin for rejecting Tatiana’s true love. But according to Russian newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda, Onegin didn’t return … [Read More...]
Dinner for a Russian Superstar Goes to the Dogs
By Amy Phillips Penn Years ago a Russian superstar dancer managed to defect from Russia in a daring escape. He fled to the United States, where he … [Read More...]
Smiley Samoyed
It's impossible to forget the disarming smile of the Samoyed. This fluffy breed of Russian origin is a happy, well-natured creature having an … [Read More...]
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