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  • Ukraine: Kiev & Poltava Revisited May 2016

    Ukraine: Kiev & Poltava Revisited May 2016

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    Article and images by Anelore AndertonAfter an absence of nineteen months my husband and I returned to Kiev and Poltava. We arrived in Kiev on Easter Sunday (1 May) and found ourselves in the midst of Pascal celebrations and activities. The picture outside St Michael’s cathedral shows an arched tunnel with people going through tapping…

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  • Ukraine in the Aftermath: A Visit to Kiev & Poltava

    Ukraine in the Aftermath: A Visit to Kiev & Poltava

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    Article and images by Anelore AndertonMy husband and I visited Kiev and Poltava in August this year between the 15th and 23rd of August. We went with some trepidation as the friends and relatives we wanted to visit said nothing to either encourage or discourage our visit, only commenting that their cities were quiet but…

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  • Russian Accelerator Review

    Russian Accelerator Review

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    Russian is an incredibly difficult language to learn those who take on the challenge are very brave. I’m going to begin this ‘testimony’ by being blunt. First of all, if you’re going to buy that one book that claims to be the best resource for learning Russian, don’t. If you’re going to enroll in a…

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  • The Best Business to Open in Russia

    The Best Business to Open in Russia

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    It may not be chic, but if I were to open a business in Russia, it’d be a fast-food chain. In all my travels through Russia and Ukraine, I have never, ever encountered a slow McDonalds. There are always, always lines. The same goes for the Wendy’s I’ve seen, the Subway (Sandwich Shops) and the…

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  • Teaching English in Russia and Ukraine

    Teaching English in Russia and Ukraine

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    Is it possible to earn a living teaching English in Russia or Ukraine? Yes, you can definitely earn a living teaching English here. As an English teacher in Russia or Ukraine the pay isn’t much, but nor are your expenses. As of 2013, you can make between $10 – $20 per hour, depending on the…

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  • Why Visit Novosibirsk?

    Why Visit Novosibirsk?

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    WHY VISIT?: The 3rd (or 4th, depending on who you ask) largest city in Russia, Novosibirsk is a mecca for big business, but as the unofficial capital of Siberia, it’s also a growing tourist destination. HOW TO GET THERE: Novosibirsk has an international airport, called Tolmachevo. Although you can take a train from Moscow, bear…

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  • Meanwhile in Russia: My Journey – Steven B.

    Meanwhile in Russia: My Journey – Steven B.

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    Russia has always fascinated me and has played a large role in my life since my teenage years. While my peers played video games and snuck alcohol from their parent’s pantries I was always up late lost in a book about Russian History or biographies of historical figures. My interests’ ranged from Kievan-Rus, Rurik and…

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  • Russia Travel Tips

    Russia Travel Tips

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    Here are some general travel tips as you plan a visit to Russia: GET A VISA To travel to Russia, you need to apply for a visa. (NOTE: This is only true for Russia. If you’re traveling to Ukraine, you do NOT need a visa for stays of less than three months.) Any reputable Russian…

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  • Popular Russian Foods

    Popular Russian Foods

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    Have you ever heard of the Russian food called ‘salo’? Neither had I, until I moved here. I was pretty shocked to find out what it was my hosts were asking me to eat, but I’ll save the salo discussion for a bit later in the article. (I don’t want to scare you off Russian…

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  • Why Visit Nizhny Novgorod?

    Why Visit Nizhny Novgorod?

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    WHY VISIT?: One of the largest cities in Russia, and located on the banks of the legendary Volga River, Nizhny Novgorod is a great example of modern-day Russia. HOW TO GET THERE: Nizhny Novgorod has an international airport. But if you’re coming from Moscow, consider riding their new high-speed train called Sapsan. You can buy…

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