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Exploring the Parks of Moscow, Russia

Tanya — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:06:22 +0000

Elk Island National Park Elk Island is situated the north west of the city of Moscow, and stretches out into the suburbs. It is also called the “Losiny Ostrov National Park,” and is over 116 square kilometers (45 square miles) in size. Only about half of this park is permitted for humans to explore freely […]

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Art Museums in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Tanya — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:19:35 +0000

State Hermitage Museum The State Hermitage Museum is one of the biggest museums in the world. Its collection encompasses over 3 million items, most of which are housed in the grandiose Winter Palace. The palace has over 300 rooms of exhibits, and can get quite crowded and intense with visitors. One section of the Hermitage […]

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Public Transit in Moscow, Russia

Tanya — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:30:42 +0000

The city of Moscow, Russia, has an excellent and developed network of public transportation. The same types of tickets can be used on the metro, tram or bus lines. Metro Moscow has one of the best underground rapid transit systems in the world. It is very fast and efficient, and many of the stops are […]

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Exploring the Museums of Moscow, Russia

Tanya — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:09:17 +0000

Tretyakov Gallery This fine art museum is one of the largest museums in the world, and exists in one of the oldest districts of Moscow. It has thousands of specimens throughout the years, representing Russian art in all periods from the 11th through 20th centuries. Displays range from drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, conceptual art and […]

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Learning the Business Customs of Russia

Tanya — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:34:29 +0000

In Russia, business is formal, professional and taken seriously. Russians do not consider it necessary to establish long term connections with all their business partners. However, it is a good idea for companies to make a network of business connections to overcome red tape, as Russia is a very bureaucratic nation where matters operate slowly. […]

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Russian Holiday Season

Tanya — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:47:54 +0000

Right now in Russia is considered the “holiday season.” There is a New Year and Old New Year. Prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union, New Year’s in Russia was without a doubt the most anticipated holiday of the year; a feasting celebration for family and friends, of drinking, eating, toasting and gift giving. […]

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