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Ice Garden
Click to view slideshow. A garden of ice has been cold forged in Ulan-Ude to celebrate the New Year. Several themes that figure brightly in the history of the Buryat people are represented in the shav… more →
Trans(form) Sib(eria)
notes and knots in Siberia
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wrote 1 week ago: A harmonica We sit inside a lodge near Lake Baikal in Siberia. It is 1990 and all the young people a … more →
Legless Lenin
wrote 1 month ago: First view of Lenin Our last day on the train arrived. Nothing exciting happened, although I did co … more →
Unveiling: Project Steppe
wrote 1 month ago: OK, so I’ve got something cooking, which needs a lot of stirring up. I’m gearing up for … more →
Why not take the Bus to Mongolia? Because you value your life?
wrote 3 months ago: So an odd title but you will see why. We have explored the methods to travel from Russia (Ulan Ude) … more →
Russia, India Prepare for INDRA-2012 Military Drills
wrote 3 months ago: Russia and India started on Monday the preparation for joint INDRA-2012 military exercises scheduled … more →
Leaving Russia: The Wrong Tram,The Wrong Ticket and our Meeting with the Russian Police
wrote 3 months ago: Following the epic visit to Baikal we have spent the last two days leaving Russia. After a fun night … more →
Lake Baikal: Walking on Ice and Nearly Naked in -30 oC
wrote 3 months ago: After lunch we made our first visit to Lake Baikal, on the short walk we passed through the town. … more →
Day 26 Sunday 5th February 2011
wrote 3 months ago: Day 26 Saturday 5th February 2012 Ulan Ude We took advantage of Russia’s railway timetable tod … more →
The Trans-Siberian Railway
wrote 3 months ago: It is now Monday, and we have been in Russia for an entire week, yet it feels like only a few days. … more →
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IRINA PANTAEVA (44) MODELING RETROSPECTIVE
wrote 7 months ago: Irina Pantaeva photographed by Irvin Penn for Vogue – September 1996 Irina Pantaeva (born Octo … more →
29 October 2011. No Words Necessary… Our Great Russian Motherland… Buryatia
wrote 7 months ago: Cathedral of the Icon of the Mother of God “Hodigitria“ Ulan Ude (Republic of Buryatia. … more →
Sleeping on Benches and Underwear Saunas in Siberia
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wrote 7 months ago: I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, but this time it isn’t entirely my fault. Appar … more →
That ghost named the future
wrote 8 months ago: We are in Mongolia now, but before I can tell you all about the trip to Ulaanbaatar I have to add th … more →
Merging cultures
wrote 8 months ago: We are moving closer to Mongolia, at least culturally. Today we took a road trip to a buddhist monas … more →
Ulan-Ude and the Irish Pub
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wrote 8 months ago: Good morning world! The hostel is still sleeping so I can use this time to tell you about yesterday. … more →
Buryatia is the Best
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wrote 8 months ago: Сайн байна уу from Mongolia! After twelve hours, two border crossings, and infinite cows and horses, … more →
Kim Jong Il Visits Russia
wrote 9 months ago: North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Il paid a quick visit to one of Russia’s largest hydroelec … more →
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