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Where to Visit in Moscow?

2011-12-08T01:47:00.001-08:00

Moscow is a perfect city to spend very good time full of entertainment and culture. Here is my recommendatition which I think it is a must to visit in Moscow. Obviously, the first place you should see is the Red Square and the Kremlin Palace nearby. The buildings you see around is impressive and they perfectly reflect how Russian empire was powerful. You should also visit Kremlin Palace museums. There are two main sections. The armory and diamond museum. Both are mesmerising and worth paying the tickets. It willl take at least 2 hrs to visit both.

The next place you should visit is the nearby Tverskaya street. This is the center of modern city and full of cafes, bars and shops. It is worth of walking and looking around.

Naturally, you have certainly heard about the fame of the beauty of the Russian girls. If you have intentions to meet a beautiful girl, do not hesitate and visit night clubs and communicate. They are eager in Western culture and will be interested in you if you approach them as a modern man. Saying a lovely "Privet, kak dela?" (Hi, how are you?) is a nice start for Russian dating.

Moscow Vodka Museum

2010-12-19T08:26:00.000-08:00

Russia and Vodka can only be considered together like flesh and bones, and it is very natural to have world's biggest Vodka museum in Russia, Moscow. Having over 2700 different vodka types and endless vodka related items such as vodka bottles, glasses; some of them are really old, while some of them are very interesting, such as a Kalashnikov design vodka, vodka chess set, submarine design vodka bottle. Plus, you can learn about the very first vodka making techniques and see the historical vodka distillation equipment.

p.s: and selected Vodka books on Amazon in which you can learn more about vodka drinks, coctails.

Here are a few of Vodka Museum pictures.

Top 9 Most Beautiful Russian Women

2010-11-27T07:40:00.000-08:00

While waiting for Miss Russia 2011, here are the most attractive Russian women (actually mostly models) who contribute to the legendary Russian beauty accepted as high Western standards. The list was put together after years of scientific research of Russian Beauty Determination Institute (RBDI) in US :)

9) Anna Chakvetadze

8) Vlada Roslyakova

7) Natalia Sokolova

6) Anna Kurnikova

5) Yevgeniya Volodina

4) Alsu Abramova

3) Valentina Zelyayeva

2) Natalia Vodianova

1) Irina Voronina

Surely, you can not meet these Russian women listed here, but still you can meet an attractive Russian girl for friendship, relationship or even marriage here on AnastasiaDate website.

Miss Russia 2010 Photos

2010-03-10T01:03:00.000-08:00

The parade of most beautiful women of Russia, namely Miss Russia 2010 was ended. As a result, the beauty from Ekaterinburg Irina Antonenko won the beauty contest and also achieved to get $100,000, plus she will represent Russia in Miss World beauty contest. She was also very good at replying the questions from the jury which presumably evaluates the intelligence, education and culture of the girls.

Here are the photos of Miss Russia 2010 Irina Antonenko and other beautiful Russian women contestants.

I would suggest joining AnastasiaDate Russian Bride service if you are serious to meet such elegant and cute Russian women.

Marriage ! American Men & Russian Women

2010-02-20T08:25:00.000-08:00

Men from US and Russian women can be first regarded as two opposite sides but the reality is reality. They suit very well each other because of many obvious reasons. First of all, most Russian women lack the real care from Russian men in their own countries. Most Russian men are raised with very easy relation to sex, love and free behavior in their lifestyles. Most Russian men just don't care women much and tend to neglect them starting from their early 20s by emotionally. The divorce rate is very high in Russia. You can see that people are getting married at very young ages and unfortunately divorce in a few years. On the other hand, Russian women are very sentimental, dream of having a happy marriage life with the future husband and children. Eventhough they look like very free, with over self-confidence, they seek a man who will give them softness and trust.

Why American men is suitable to Russian Women?

Most American men who are looking for Russian ladies to marry are admiring the beauty and intelligence of Russian women. They care and treat women with respect, love. Russian women tend to devote themselves for a successful marriage and so for their husbands. American men will like this behavior. Who doesn't want to be loved by a wonderful, beautiful, charming and intelligent Russian woman.

Starting a good relation with Russian woman is easy. Try to show your interest on Russian culture, try to learn at least a few words in Russian language. Russian women will appreciate this well. I should add that Russian women are very talented at learning new languages. Their university life is high level and don't be surprised that if they can talk in multiple languages and still behave very modest about this!

Do not be afraid of cultural differences. Try to understand each other with love. Love is the key between a Russian lady and American man for a happy family life.

Meet Russian Brides here.

The Most Extreme Sports in World - Russian Building-to-Snow Jump

2010-02-09T04:44:00.000-08:00

Russian people are brave and doing crazy things regularly is just usual for most Russian youth. They just don't afraid trying extreme and find new, scary ways of entertainment. This video shows two guys jumping from the roof a building (very high, 5 floors) to the snow. Do not try this at home. If you are Russian, you are free to try for sure :)

Nazi Occupation Photos of Russian City Kharkov

2009-06-19T03:20:00.000-07:00

Russian Children around a tank. These photos clearly show how an army invasion changes the life in the city. WW2 was hardest times for Russian people. Kharkov was also terribly affected.

Here is another impressive photo from WW2 times. Child and Tank

Long queues in front of traditional food stores of Soviets (Gastronom).

Nazi Propaganda posters against Jews and Stalin

Red Hotel in Kharkov

Notice the language change in traffic signs as a result of the hard regime.

Russian Culture Ice Sculpture Park

2009-06-17T04:53:00.000-07:00

If you are lucky enough to be in Moscow nowadays to feel legendary Russian beautiful summer girls, you should also definitely visit Krasnopresnenski Park to stop yourself from over melting :) A museum of ice sculptures is opened to reflect the some essentials of Russian culture with them. 90 tonnes of ice constantly kept cool below -10 Celsius degrees in a large 500 sqm area.

Sculptures are mostly about Russian tales, history and heroes. Here are a few to give an idea.

Old & Modern Moscow Photos

2009-06-17T04:16:00.000-07:00

It is an interesting collection of Moscow photos which shows how its streets changed during the history. Notice that most giant buildings were already built through 1930s to 1950s.

Novinskii Boulevard 1957 - 2008

Crimean Square during 1941 WW2 war times and 2008

Maraseyka Street 1940 - 2008

A Garage with almost no change (1937 - 2008)

A look to the Kremlin 1900 - 2008

Novinskii Boulevard

Garden Ring (Sadovoe Kaltso)

Bemka Ossetra Crown : Best Russian Gourmet Caviar

2009-04-02T22:39:00.000-07:00

Finding high quality caviar in Russia is not a problem at all. Since caviar is a traditional Russian food, it is possible to find in even usual stores.

Hopefully, Russian Ossetra Crown Farmed Caviar is sold online at Amazon as well for US customers.

This precious Russian Sturgeon Ossetra caviar is farmed from the species of North Caspian Sea. Nothing can be compared to delicious sturgeon caviar, Russian authentic gourmet food.

Russian Ossetra Crown Farmed Caviar at Amazon

Russian Girls in Bikinis - For Real Dating

2008-10-31T15:07:00.000-07:00

My blog takes many questions from the visitors. Especially from men who want to meet with Russian girls. I can tell many ways of doing it but the most direct and efficient way to meet&date a Russian girl is Anastasia International. If you will do something do it professionally. What is the difference you can ask. The difference is that this Russian dating agency is the leader in the sector and you have chance to contact women you could imagine before only in your dreams. Most girls have here model level beauty and charm. Traditional Russian intelligence is a bonus for you as well. I have chosen the Bathing Beauties section from their website. See & decide yourself

Excellent Saint Petersburg Photos

2008-10-14T12:35:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been in Saint Petersburg? This famous and historical Russian city is full of impressive architectural wonders, a melancholic eye to the cold Baltic Sea, an old capital city of huge Russian Empire. These photographs are from a unique collection.

Cult Russian Movie Classic - Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

2008-10-10T05:04:00.000-07:00

Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears. It is a late Russian cinema masterpiece which has won Best Foreign Language Film Oscar and nominated for Golden Berlin Bear in 1981.

The story of three young girls who came to the capital of Soviet Russia in search of their fate. They play rich girls to impress the guys, and succeed in doing so. Katya (the protagonist) does not like the game, but still goes with the girls. But the truth is soon revealed, and Katya's boyfriend breaks up with her. She is pregnant and has to raise a kid alone in a tiny dorm room, and still try to get an education. The second part shows the three girlfriends 20 years later. I will not reveal more on the story.

The second part is definitely more heart touching and overall the movie also gives a real vision on Russian culture and life. A cult widely known by Russians and traditionally is shown on important national days on TVs. You will understand how really Russian people are emotional after you watch the cult Russian film.

Get Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears here

Best Screen Protector for Electronics

2008-08-22T09:54:00.000-07:00

This is amazing to see how technology can progress so fast in just a few years. I think the bulky cases for iphone, ipod and other mobile phones will go to the garbage. What I am talking is ZAGG's invisibleSHIELD. This is a nano-memory technology, scratch-proof, virtually indestructible patented film to protect our devices against any damages and scratches. Time to show off our gadgets and use them without fear.

Actually, invisibleSHIELD film was originally developed for the U.S. Military to protect helicopter blades against any dirt, scratches, dust and debris.

What I like most is that the ultra-thin film is only 0.2 mm thick and will not add bulk to your gadget. Suitable for most gadgets and devices including Cell Phones, iPods, Digital Cameras, Gaming Devices, GPSs, Laptops, Media Players, PDAs, Watches.

Protect your Digital Life from Scratches. Buy the invisibleSHIELD. Free Shipping. Lifetime Guarantee.

Girls of Miss Russia 2008

2008-08-18T04:53:00.000-07:00

Traditionally, the beauty contest is held in Moscow but this time it was held in Petrozavodsk in Karelian region of Russia. Here are some photos from the contest. My personal favorite is Murmansk. She has the all cold beauty of this very far polar city which is famous for its nuclear submarines. Actually, I didn't like most of the girls this year, they don't reflect the legendary characteristics of Russian girls. By the way, how Russian girls graduate can take more attention than this. Check it also.

Once upon a time in Russia

2008-08-18T04:32:00.000-07:00

Actually not far, just 15 years ago.. This is how people looked like and their fashion styles.

Scenes from Russian Marriages

2008-08-03T18:29:00.000-07:00

Well, who says Russia and their people is cold? If you think that way I think you watch so much Rock Bilbao against Ivan Drago films :)) Russians know how to entertain themselves well even in serious situations like marriages. Viva Russia !

Alla Pugacheva - Russian Pop Music Diva

2008-08-03T12:24:00.000-07:00

Alla Pugacheva is the iconic figure in Russian pop music history of latest 40 years. Beginning from 1965 she managed to stay as the most popular singer of both former Soviet Union and modern Russian Republic. She has given the highest honor one can reach in Soviet times, people's artist of USSR and currently she holds the highest number of musical record sales in Russia.

Here are some youtube videos of Alla Pugachova to know about her music more.

One Million Red Roses - 1976

Mne Nravitsya (I like) From the famous Russian film Ironiya Sudbi - Irony of Fate

With Her Daughter - Kristina Orbakaite

With Phillip Kirkorov after he divorced him singing together. He is also a very famous singer in Russia.

Music Festival in Russian Way !

2008-07-27T15:04:00.000-07:00

Russian people adore entertainment of any type. No matter what the reason is there is always fun and pleasure to taste. This muddy music festival supported by cute Russian girls and drinks is just one them. Why didn't we know about it before to join the mud-fight?

Drunk Russian Guy : Exteremely Funny !

2008-07-19T05:53:00.000-07:00

Well, this Russian guy was one of the most popular videos of the previous year. If you didn't see it yet, prepare to fall down from the chair by laughing. Don't forget to send it to your friends because they will be amazed as well how humorous can be a regular reportage video.

Kneeling down in front of Putin

2008-07-13T18:14:00.000-07:00

Heheh, this is one of the best photos about the political situation in Russia I have ever seen. Humorous Russian youth are joking as they kneel down on the huge advertisement of Putin imitating prophet or God. It was written "Russia votes for Putin" on the billboard.

Best Book of Russian Cuisine

2008-07-09T16:15:00.000-07:00

Well I was thinking that beets, cabbage, sour cream and potato are the only cookery of Russians but this book denied me. Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook is amazing, containing recipes, hundreds of them, from Russian and all parts of the former Soviet Union, essays about the foods of each of the former Soviet republics. Do you also want to learn the comments about the Russian food from famous people including Lewis Carroll. Anton Checkhov, Alexander Dumas and more? Here we go!

A very authentic and filling Uzbek rice pilaf. Fresh zelyonie shchi (sorrel soup). Impossibly delicious Siberian pelmeni, Chebureki (Crimean lamb- or beef-filled half-moon pies, fried in oil and absolutely scrumptious) and other gems for pleasure.

Meeting Russian Ladies

2008-07-05T14:34:00.000-07:00

I live more than 5 years in Moscow and easily say that I have found the happiness here. Before I was living in Istanbul and I call that years as mostly dry and without colors. Moscow is full of life and joy by the natural efforts of Russian women. They are not only as beautiful as angels but also very smart and educated. So, you can talk with them about anything. They have the highest self confidence but also highest care for their loved ones especially for their husbands. I am married to a Russian woman for more than 2 years and quite happy. I know a website where you can meet real Russian women for dating and later possibly for marriage. Anastasia International is the only Russian bride agency you can trust. The others are full of scams or have a small database of women.

Best Russian Language Learning Book for Beginners

2008-07-01T05:52:00.000-07:00

I can admit that Russian language also seemed like an UFO at first to me but after seeing that it is very structured language I motivated and learned it at advanced level. The advantage is that you pronounce almost exactly the way you write and it is very joyful to see progress, beginning to understand Tolstoy in native language is a pleasure. The New Penguin Russian Course was my main helper to learn effectively. It has the best selling Russian language book and also has the best customer rating reviews.

Real systematic, very detailed, and leaves no blind spots in your knowledge of Russian.

Best Way to Sell Bacon and Sausages in Russia

2008-05-31T10:37:00.000-07:00