Moscow and Beyond
A Return to St. Petersburg
May 11, 2010 at 4:13 amMusings on my second time in St. Petersburg, and a few photos to boot!
Seeing the Backstory in Siberia
May 31, 2010 at 10:10 amIn Siberia we learn that Russian history doesn't stop at the Ural Mountains, and catch a glimpse of the land that provided the gold for all of those gilded cherubs in St. Petersburg.
A Really, Really Big Lake
May 28, 2010 at 6:08 amDenis talks about Baikal, his impressions, and some facts.Staying Warm in Siberia
May 25, 2010 at 9:19 pmLily describes the old ways of warding off the cold, which are as useful as ever today.
Dinner and Music in a Yurt
May 25, 2010 at 1:43 amA particularly exciting meal and concert in a yurt in Ulan-Udeh.
Salutations from Victory Day
May 10, 2010 at 5:54 amA discussion of the night-time Victory Day "Salute" and related antics.
Military Might, Past and Present
May 10, 2010 at 5:18 amWatching the Victory Day parade on Tverskaya Street, we learn just how many different kinds of enormous camouflage-painted vehicles the Russian military owns.
Rebuilding History in St. Petersburg
May 9, 2010 at 12:00 pmIn and around St. Petersburg, things that seem old sometimes aren't. Damaged by bombs, fire, and years of neglect, historical monuments are now being built again — but what for?
Petersburg: The Stories Behind the City
May 9, 2010 at 10:36 amDenis describes his impressions of St. Petersburg, and some of the literary traditions behind the city.Blue and Gold: Our Trip to The Catherine Palace
May 8, 2010 at 10:09 amObservations on the very lavish Catherine Palace outside St. Petersburg.
Two Tours: Luxury and Literature
May 8, 2010 at 9:46 amKarl describes the first days' tours: one to the Hermitage, and one Dostoevsky-themed.
The Golden Ring
May 8, 2010 at 3:18 amOne group member's belated impressions of our visit to the historic towns around Moscow.