September 2013
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What Is a Russian or Ukrainian Wedding Like?
Category : Life In Russia | UkraineRussian and Ukrainian weddings are an amazing experience. I should know. I experienced my own Ukrainian wedding as the groom just a few years ago. If you’ve never been a part of one, I’d like to share some of the highlights with you here. First, it should be noted that we got married a few…
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Russia Travel Tips
Category : My Trip To RussiaHere 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
Category : Life In Russia | UkraineHave 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?
Category : Russian City ReviewsWHY 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…