Another Shore - Russia

It was a typical, Russian New Year for us and there were with plenty of salads, including Mushroom Meadow (Gribnaya Polyana).

On a day in the UK when wintery weather is rearing its ugly head and the daytime has been rapidly changing between bright and night-like ove...

It has been widely reported that the Russian government has decided to ban transgender people from driving ( BBC , Guardian ). They have add...

With not being certain about whether Lily and I will stay in the UK long-term.. or even short-term, it got me thinking about whether I'd...

As a native speaker English teacher, you're prepared for all kinds of questions about the language and sometimes really having to get in...

Finally finished off the New Year food...

New Year in Russia is a bit like Christmas in the UK. It's the day when you tidy ready for a clean New Year, exchange for presents and c...