Archives for: "July 2010"
Sorceror's Apprentice, movie prices
July 17th, 2010Today I went to see the Sorceror's Apprentice (Ученик чародея) in Russian. Amusing.
Things are different in Russia. For instance, they sell beer & hard liquor at the concession stands, and you can even take them into the theater.… more »
Freedom in Russia
July 19th, 2010One of the conditions of my renting an apartment here was that I would meet with Lena for English lessons regularly. Today our subject was freedom. We talked about freedom as an abstract concept, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to… more »
Islamic economy
July 20th, 2010Today we had a lecture that was ostensibly about the Islamic economy. It was delivered by a very nice young woman who obviously was part of the young Muslim movement in Tatarstan. The title was a bit misleading. It wasn't about Islam and economics,… more »
Mayonnaise
July 22nd, 2010Although the Russians' love of alcohol is legendary, and although students of Russian often talk about the Russians' love of sour cream, their passion for mayonnaise is equally astonishing. For instance, I was at a cafe this morning and ordered manty,… more »
Caviar for breakfast, closing ceremony
July 23rd, 2010Today was our closing ceremony for the 8-week program. Needless to say I was up early and, because I'm still limping like a one-legged dog, I took a taxi to Bauman Street so I could pick up flowers for our program director and arrive in time. As… more »
