Archives for: "June 2010, 25"
Icons
June 25th, 2010Most everyone associates icons with Russian and Greek Orthodox Christianity. One of the most well-known icons is referred to as Christ Pantokrator, which can be understood as either "Christ All-powerful" or "Christ, Sustainer of All Things." Here's a… more »
Random
June 25th, 2010This time of year is interesting in Kazan. The sun sets about 9:30 p.m., but it certainly isn't dark then. By 11:00 it's dark. It starts getting light again about 3:00 a.m., and the sun rises around around 4:30.
Sad to say, the yoga class I went… more »
The cafe experience
June 25th, 2010Today was the last day of first summer session, so students had to take final exams. As a post-exam treat, we all went to lunch at a restaurant called Русский амбар, which means "the Russian Granary." No particular connection to grain, as… more »
