Why women from Russia in search of a shush in foreign lands

Friday, January 8th, 2010

A Google search in the service of a "Russian marriage medium " yields more than 250000 results. Moderate ease up on us be direct: these are the surprising results of a sticks FSU. Russia was locked away from the vacation of the men past a long interval of prematurely and has at length achieved [...]

Siberia, Russia, Part 9 - Chita

Monday, May 4th, 2009

After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the last stage of the seven-day trip to get there.
Siberia As Seen From A Train
In preparing for my trip, I had actually [...]

Siberia, Russia, Part 8 - The Slow Train

Monday, May 4th, 2009

After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
The Horror
As my new Russian friend walked down the hall, I reflected on the information he had [...]

Siberia, Russia, Part 7 - The Trans-Siberian Railway

Monday, May 4th, 2009

After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip leaving the train station in Khabarovsk.
A Train To Nowhere?
In deciding to travel to Chita, Siberia, I had originally estimated a [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 6 - When Stairs Attack in the Khabarovsk Train Station

Monday, May 4th, 2009

In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story going to the train station in Khabarovsk to catch the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
Day 4!
If you've been reading this series on NomadJournalTrips.com, you know my original travel estimate was [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 5 - Khabarovsk and a Little Russian

Monday, May 4th, 2009

In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story outside the airport in Khabarovsk, Russia.
Khabarovsk
Khabarovsk is an amazing city. Museums with works from Picasso, Rembrandt and other masters. A bustling downtown area with cafes, a lively [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 4 - Airport Follies and a Stern Lecture

Monday, May 4th, 2009

In this continuing series, we cover my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia.
Day 3 [Still]
As I lounged in my huge Aeroflot seat, the stewardess announced that we would be arriving [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 3 - Communist Planes and Defining “Fluent”

Monday, May 4th, 2009

In the first two parts of this series, we covered my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia.
Day 3
Technically, it's day two and half. I think. Time began to blur as [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 2 - Where Are We and What Day Is It?

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Standing in the airport in San Diego, I began to wonder exactly how long it was going to take to get to the city of Chita in Siberia. The combination of a vodka hangover, three flights, one train ride and a jump over the international date line didn't help. At first glance, it looked like [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 1 - Here I Come!

Monday, May 4th, 2009

"You must really hate this job." That's what my boss said when I told him I was moving from San Diego to Siberia for a year. In reality, I was bored and looking for something that would be completely and utterly new. Whether it was sunstroke or a developing tolerance to margaritas, San Diego just [...]