People of the world consume 2.25 billion cups of coffee every day. Let’s learn more about this aromatic drink 1. Finland consumes (потребляет) the most coffee in the world. Perhaps because it is so cold there, and they need to get warm. 2. Coffee beans are only called ‘beans’ because of the resemblance (сходство, похожесть)…
New Year and Christmas Traditions An Advent calendar is a special calendar used to count the days of Advent (канун Рождества, прерождественское время в католических странах) in anticipation of Christmas. Although this countdown to Christmas began in the Christian religious tradition, advent (or the four weeks leading up to the holiday) can be broadly celebrated…
New Year and Christmas Traditions You might remember these pastime (занятие, развлечение) from your childhood, or maybe you’ve only seen this in movies. Either way, it’s sure to make your holiday season even more festive (праздничный). Decorate Gingerbread Houses Some families still enjoy this old custom, but if yours doesn’t, make it one of the…
New Year and Christmas Traditions The holidays — New Year 2020 and Christmas — are already round the corner. Have you already decided how to celebrate? Let’s recall some wonderful family traditions from English-speaking countries related to winter holidays. Host a Cookie Exchange Many families still follow the tradition of baking Christmas cookies, but to get your family and…
Some Practical Tips That Might Help You Monthly Banya Sessions The banya is a great Russian tradition that suits the long Russian winters. Plan a monthly visit with your friends and try Moscow’s different banyas to have some warm quality time with your friends. https://www.moscowliving.org/blog/sanduny-russian-banya Humidifiers With the cold winter temperatures the air gets very dry.…
Practical tips that will help you through the winter 1- Daily Turmeric Ginger Tea Start your day with a tea from 1/2 a lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (куркума), 2 slices of fresh ginger (имбирь) and honey. Ginger & turmeric has a ton of antioxidant and helps cleanse liver, boost immunity (повышают иммунитет), and help…
Hermitage Garden Moscow winters are perfect for ice skating. There are many ice skating rinks (or “katok’s) in the city. Don’t let the cold stop you, because even when it’s cold, you can dress for it and the skating will keep you warm. Most places have a skate rental facility (прокат коньков), so you don’t…
Moscow, Izvestia Hall – November 30 Rival Sons, the blistering (горячий, страстный) soulful Nashville/Long Beach, CA rock and roll band, who many feel is the one most likely to lead rock and roll’s resurgence (возрождение, новая волна) in the 21st century, will play a gig at Moscow Izvestia Hall on Saturday, November 30. You may…
Radisson Slavyanskaya Hotel The Winter Bazaar is an amazing one-day shopping destination with live music and dance in a festive, lively atmosphere. This annual tradition and cultural icon attracts up to 4,500 shoppers each year. Embassies (посольства) present in Russia sell their traditional products and food, and many of them lend their country’s musicians, dancers…
Ski Gear – Outdoor Gear – Equipment – Clothes – Accessories If you need to update your ski or outdoor gear (снаряжение для спорта на открытом воздухе), this is the place to be! Sport Marafon has a huge collection of clothes, ski’s, boots, helmets, goggles (защитные очки), bags and more for adults and children. Anything…