Living with a former Perm resident My wife, Larisa, would confirm some of your comments, especially that the city's streets do not have the engineering advances evident in America and therefore are very dirty. To see photos of cars traveling around Perm with dirt and salt dried on it makes my entrepreneurial spirit say "They need car washes." Many from America are fascinated by what we see in pictures but it is my desire to communicate with English-speaking Russians in Perm.
Back in Lincoln Great to hear from you Jaime! We should be back in Lincoln around July 20 (maybe a bit before). Sveta and I would love to see you then.
Best,
Chris
welcome back to the States My how time flies! It sounds like you have had a good time in Perm/Moscow/Russia, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the pictures and stories you have shared.
Are you coming back to the Lincoln area or ?
Blessings to you both!
Jamie
Moscow Chris,
If you return, you absolutely must hit the Tretyakov gallery. The Ilya Repin paintings alone are well worth the visit.
There's also an interesting off-the-grid stop, which is Bulgakov's old apartment building. It's not a museum...just a plain-old apartment building.
Over the years, fans have covered its corridors and stairwells in graffiti murals, many of which are really good. If you like Bulgakov, you'll like this. I don't know where it is, if the murals still exist or whether people are still allowed into the building, but I'm certain that Svetlana could find it.
Love the new metro station. Totally weird.
Good luck with the move. My wife and I will miss the blog posts.
Regards,
Nick
Brrrrr The mercury has fallen here, too (not the thermometer, however)! Last night it got to -12, with a wind-chill of -30 to -40, depending on the wind gust when measured. Not quite as cold as Perm, but a much colder winter than Sveta experienced when she was here. Still, it is not a contest that I would want to challenge a Russian to. Stay warm...in bed or out! Happy New Year to the two of you...Jamie
Wonderful Reading! Hey Chris,
Loved your Blog. You provided your old Mom some great giggles followed by frequent belly laughs. I continue to maintain your calling is writing comedy (books or newspaper columns), writing for TV comedy shows, etc. You are great!
Love you,
Mom
mad bus I thought of the two of you when I saw the YouTube video of the bus; who knew it was one you rode!
We have had some flu here, too, although the schools have not shut down. I, on the other hand, took a spin with the flu and was also out a week.
Stay well...and good luck to Sveta!
Jamie
jam-packed transportation I liked your description of the passengers on the buses. When we were in Poland, we were always amazed at how many people could get on the bus or tram. There is always room for one more...
The Perm bus attack made the news here. It might just have been "the Soup" on E!, but it was on US television. We were certain that if it had been you dodging the bus, we would have heard from Aunt Christie.
Uncle Joe We all have a clear choice; pragmatic or phlegmatic. The matic you choose means a lot. No matter what you do remember that Uncle Joe Stalin is watching you.
Glad I wasn't there Photos are great! The story was great, but no way, no how would I sleep in the mice attic with nasty blankets. You both look great and like warm-loving campers. The best always.
Terri Diff
Warmth-loving people Such adventures you are having! I have to say that you and Sveta show remarkable patience and a pragmatic view of making the best of whatever situation.
Here we are in the process of re-building our staff; Wes has decided to not be a church musician right now, John is off to Cleveland with his wife Laura (starting graduate school) and Anne is off to a church with a full-time position. I don't know that we have been as pragmatic with our situation and are scrambling to pull things together for August and September...
Thanks again for sharing!
Blessings,
Jamie
Defending the Fatherland That all sounds like a lot of fun, even the busted lip. Food, drink, and singing on a bus ride? Sign me up. It all looks like Colorado. I'm alarmed that the Russian Federation is luring you into the fold with their asiatic food and art. We have much more comfortable ski lifts in Colorado you know.
Sunny wanted me to tell you that there is a banner ad under your blog stating, "Find Your Russian Beauty Today!" RussianEuro.com
Congrats! Congratulations on Men's Day! And more importantly, your guys' anniversary!
So what did you write for your autographs? "I'm not famous. Chris Rasmussen"? Or "Gold Medal Winner Chris Rasmussen"?
Reading your blogs... I am eager to follow more of your adventures. Especially liked the visual of "driving to test their skills", and naked in the bath house with the bundles of switches! In Poland too, there is a demand for exact change, and many family gardens that were issued to workers during the Soviet era.
Gilbert
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Living with a former Perm resident
My wife, Larisa, would confirm some of your comments, especially that the city's streets do not have the engineering advances evident in America and therefore are very dirty. To see photos of cars traveling around Perm with dirt and salt dried on it makes my entrepreneurial spirit say "They need car washes." Many from America are fascinated by what we see in pictures but it is my desire to communicate with English-speaking Russians in Perm.