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The Babushka Society [Video]
The Babushka Society a Radio Drama with Motion Graphics Baba Yaga menaced Russian children for generations, but what would happen if you ran into her in modern-day Russia? The Babushka Society is a demented magical-realism …
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Publications in December
Publications in December: December 1st – An American expat writer observes how Russians morph into ‘winter mode’ – An article on life and Russians in winter published in Russia Beyond. *Link: https://www.rbth.com/lifestyle/329593-american-observes-russian-winter December 9th – …
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DEATH at a Preschool Christmas Party
In the mirror, I attach the fake ears and tug the hat onto my head. “It’s the wealthiest Preschool in St. Peter,” K had said, “they’ll pay you a boatload to just stand around as …
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There were Four Russians Outside of my Door This Morning
Originally posted on hijacked amygdala:
My mother grew up in the 70s. This means that all of her favorite spy movies had eerily similar bad guys with names like Boris, Ivan, Ivan, and Boris. When… -
#GuestBlog Benjamin Davis, author of “The King of FU”
Originally posted on Nesie's Place:
~~How Russia Inspired a Year of Daily Art and Stories~~ Before I left for Russia, when I’d tell Americans where I was headed, they’d say, “why the hell are… -
Why Following Babushkas Around the Streets of Saint Petersburg is like Watching a Bag of Popcorn in the Microwave
It is common knowledge amongst young residents of Russian cities that Babushkas [older Russian women] do not like to be followed. If you tread, especially at night, too close behind a babushka, she will turn, …
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Why Russia: Cats and Cockroaches
I drink a glass of water before bed. I stand and watch my cats try to eat the cockroaches sprawling over my cutting board. Those damn cockroaches. The first time I saw them, I went …
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It’s a FREE FU-king Book Promotion
FREE 3 Day Kindle-Book Sale: The King of FU From the 7th-9th The King of FU is available for free on Kindle on Amazon. Check it out completely risk-free (so long as you don’t read …
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Why Russia: Speaking Russian
Trying to speak Russian feels like fumbling around a room of people I’m sure I’ve met before but whose names I can’t quite seem to remember. Sometimes, I think I’ve got one. I walk over …
