Today I went to Izmaylovo, a district in the Moscow Region just across the Moscow Circular Road from me. I used to visit it a lot in summer when I was a child. As an adult, I also usually came here in...
I’ve been in the Russian Orthodox church since 2018. It was an absolutely mature decision: not only to get baptised but also to try and live the Scripture as much as it is possible for a lay wom...
Tearooms are making waves in Moscow at the moment. Bored with cafés and coffee, people started looking for something different. And here came the tearooms. The one I visited today occupies, rather inc...
Moscow has gone out of its way to celebrate the festive season this year. The New Year decorations were hung in early November, long before any Christmas illuminations were to be lit in the centre of ...
Last week I finally guided my first excursion in English for two intrepid French ladies. Instead of the regular 2,5 hours we walked for the whole four! Ivan’s Hill is a historic district within one ki...
The new year has finally come, and I wish all of us happiness, joy, health and wealth, love and peace....
I hope this will be a good one for all of us. The Russian Orthodox Nativity will be on January 7th, but I’m happy to send the greetings to all of you who celebrate Christmas today. By the way, while I...
In the remaining days of 2024 I want to show you the festive Moscow. I’ve done it previously (Moscow Christmas Trees), and it’s always a good idea for a series of posts. In these photos is...
This Monument to the Conquerors of Space is situated close to VDNKh metro station. I always enjoy its graceful silhouette on my way to and back from filming. The Ostankino TV tower always lurks in the...
Summer was extraordinary this year. It was scorching hot yet calm. I spent some days sleeping in the afternoon for it was absolutely impossible to do any work. And much work I did! Alas, I didn’t do a...