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Post by Annie on Feb 27, 2006 14:47:10 GMT 3
alsl that is soooooooooooooooo nice!!!!!!!!!!!! wow, I am really impressed!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Countries where Russians immigrate to most:
1. USA
2. Cyprus
3. UK
4. Canada
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Post by alsl on Feb 27, 2006 14:52:49 GMT 3
Ty Annie  ..she was soo adorable!!pity she didnt have a clue about Marat..we could have rambled on for ages LoL.. she said she likes the weather  ..39 degrees man.. |
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Post by ruth on Feb 27, 2006 15:18:49 GMT 3
For my birthday I was given a book about someone who went for a bike ride in Siberia. So far she has just got on a BAM train in Moscow and I am learning about the customs and etiquette of travelling in long-distance trains. Sharing is important I think and being friendly.
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Post by Annie on Feb 27, 2006 15:58:05 GMT 3
absolutely..that's why here it is a bit annoying, especially outside Moscow..not many people speak anything except Russian so it's hard
39 degrees is a dream for a Russian..unless it's a -39 LMAO
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Post by avalon on Mar 2, 2006 11:29:59 GMT 3
For my birthday I was given a book about someone who went for a bike ride in Siberia. So far she has just got on a BAM train in Moscow and I am learning about the customs and etiquette of travelling in long-distance trains. Sharing is important I think and being friendly. Hi Ruth, what is the title of the book? I am doing the Trans Mongolian train trip in May/June. I think it would be an interesting read. Thx  |
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Post by ruth on Mar 22, 2006 13:20:39 GMT 3
For my birthday I was given a book about someone who went for a bike ride in Siberia. So far she has just got on a BAM train in Moscow and I am learning about the customs and etiquette of travelling in long-distance trains. Sharing is important I think and being friendly. Hi Ruth, what is the title of the book? I am doing the Trans Mongolian train trip in May/June. I think it would be an interesting read. Thx Sorry I'm a bit late replying avalon, but i lost this thread and have only just worked out how to find it. Don't ever ask me to darn for you! The book is - Through Siberia by Accident by Dervla Murphy ISBN 0-7195-6664-9 pb Published in the UK by John Murray www.madaboutbooks.comAfter reading this book I would recommend a Russian-English dictionary and phrasebook. Also learning the Cyrillic alphabet would be very useful, definitely the printed alphabet and possibly the written one as well. The writer found the beaurocracy and paperwork very tedious but individuals very friendly and helpful. If you want to know more let me know, i don't want to spoil your read! |
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Post by ruth on Mar 22, 2006 13:31:47 GMT 3
Annie, I was listening to a programme on the radio whilst making scones and it mentioned a well-known Russian cartoon about a wolf trying to catch a rabbit? (I think it said rabbit) Can you explain a bit more about it?
BTW - I've just burnt the scones in writing the previous post! The birds will be happy......
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Post by Annie on Mar 27, 2006 17:05:26 GMT 3
Ruth regarding the cartoon (it's actually one of Marat's favourites LOL), it is called "Nu pogodi" Russian or "You just wait". It's based on the same principles as Tom and Jerry but it's a bit Russia adapted It's a rabbit trying to live his life and a wolf trying to eat a rabbit and they get into all sorts of crazy situations trying to run away or after one another... As always the rabbit wins and the poor wolf at the end of every episode sits or lies somewhere sulking, waves his fist in the air and says "You just wait" ;D ;D ;D You can actually watch it, too because it hardly has any talking in it LOL Just like Tom and Jerry Can I have some scones? They sound delicious ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by avalon on Mar 28, 2006 10:19:49 GMT 3
Annie, I was listening to a programme on the radio whilst making scones and it mentioned a well-known Russian cartoon about a wolf trying to catch a rabbit? (I think it said rabbit) Can you explain a bit more about it? BTW - I've just burnt the scones in writing the previous post! The birds will be happy...... Thank you Ruth. I went out and bought it [along with my Trans Siberan Lonely Planet and phrasebook]. Although it has nothing to do with Russia, if you like travel stories I am reading Mantras and Misdemeanors - Vanessa Walker, set in Northern India about a woman that falls in love with a Buddhist Monk [true story]. Also, Shantaram - Gregory David Roberts - my inspiration for travelling to India. |
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Post by ruth on Mar 28, 2006 17:10:04 GMT 3
Thanks avalon for your recommendations, I'll have a look for them.
Annie, do think amazon will stock 'You just wait'? The seond batch of scones was better, i'll save one for you.
I received an unexpected parcel a few days ago; my second sister had been to Moscow, not sure why, and sent me a copy of the latest Harry Potter , an edition of Izvestia and some leaflets. All in Russian of course. I think she's challenging me................ Also a 10 rouble note and 3 roubles in coins. What can I get/ how far can I travel for 13 roubles? my first sister got some sweets and a packet of tea. The sweets had 3 layers of wrappings - it felt a bit more special than tearing off the single plastic layer we get here. The outer wrapping had a silhouette of squirrels playing amongst acorns and was made by a company that seems to translate as Beautiful October. Is Harry Potter popular in Russia? I wonder if my dictionary can cope with a proper book?
This message is a bit muddled as my daughter is having an unexpected day off school due to a strike and we are having to 'negotiate' the use of the computer in between louder 'negotiations' about homework. gotta go!!
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Post by Annie on Mar 28, 2006 18:33:40 GMT 3
LOL Ruth I don't know about amazon stocking up Russian cartoons but I will check for you, I know amazon has Russian fairytales in English ;D ;D ;D But even if they don't, it would be my pleasure to send some your way Re: 13 roubles. Ermm that's about 30 american cents or 15 penny LOL so you can buy a loaf of bread and that's pretty much it Harry Potter IS VERY popular in Russia but I sooo much prefer reading the original LOL OH the sweets you got with the squirrel are very good.. with nuts, ey? |
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Post by ruth on Mar 30, 2006 15:23:53 GMT 3
The sweets were very nice, like a hard rich nut brittle, very tasty. I had one with a cup of tea,though i think they might be better with coffee. haven't explored amazon yet, will let you know.
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Post by avalon on Mar 31, 2006 12:40:04 GMT 3
My favourite TV show - The Amazing Race - have just made it to Russia-Moscow. You probably woulnd't know what it's like for someone from a country barely over 200 years old to see the history, sites, culture of Russia!!!!!! [It's strange, now that I am going there every documentary or correspondance show seems to be about Russia [& Mongolia]. Or is it just because I am going there? |
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Post by LaFFy TaFFy on Mar 31, 2006 12:58:46 GMT 3
I love the amazing race, it is one of my favs to. The next season has not started here yet, hopefully soon. Cool that it is going through russia |
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Post by avalon on Mar 31, 2006 13:06:04 GMT 3
Probably not the post to ask what season you are up to, so will ask in the 'chat, chat...' post
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..she was soo adorable!!pity she didnt have a clue about Marat..we could have rambled on for ages LoL..
..39 degrees man..
