Ulyanovsk, a city situated on the Volga River, 893 kilometers away from Moscow with the population of about 600,00 citizens, and only half of them are Russians. The rests are mostly Tatars and Chuvash. The city of Lenin. Just 20 years ago it was a very well prospering region in Russia, let's call it a... Continue Reading →
Since I was little I've always loved travelling by train. I always waited with anticipation for the moment when I get on the train and the driver would start the engine and go. The peculiar sound of wheels resembling the beat of a drum, steady and rhythmical, ta-da, ta-da, ta-da... So I was extremely happy... Continue Reading →
When I was planning my trip to Ulyanovsk, a city where I'll be working for couple of months, I'd checked different options how to get there. The easiest (as I thought that time) was for me to go by train through Kiev - thanks to this I would save time and energy dealing with visa... Continue Reading →
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nWnvlhg5qII "Stranger than Paradise" has definitely been one of my favourite films ever. While preparing myself for the Russian Adventure, surprisingly, I had this theme in my head. That's how I perceive Russia. A hopeless place full of snow, deserted and unfriendly. "It's not always frozen." That's what Eva says. Can it be a good... Continue Reading →
Lusessita Kingsley 