Tag: Kazan

Russian Special Forces Soldier catches 3 year old girl as She Falls from 5th Floor Window

August 28, 2015

While a crowd stood by and gawked, a young spetsnaz soldier stepped in to save the life of a young girl in Kazan. Originally posted on: Sputnik News A remarkable incident took place in Kazan, Russia. A spetsnaz soldier caught a girl who had accidentally fallen from fifth floor of a building in the capital of Tatarstan, a republic within Russia. … More Russian Special Forces Soldier catches 3 year old girl as She Falls from 5th Floor Window

The Miraculous Powers of Blue Lake – Just around the corner from home.

March 22, 2015

 Blue Lake There is an amazing place in the suburb of Kazan, which is a favorite destination for those visiting Kazan. One can swim in this lake year round, many locals visit it in winter to experience it’s healing effects. The reason for this is it’s high levels of hydrogen sulfide in ts water. Those … More The Miraculous Powers of Blue Lake – Just around the corner from home.

Kazan’s New Jewel – At the Heart of the City

April 21, 2014

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Riviera Tower Limited Liability Company have signed a management contract for a new deluxe hotel in Russia. The Kazan property will help the international hotel group with Swiss roots reinforce its footing in the Eastern European market and is scheduled to open in 2016. The new outstanding hotel will follow … More Kazan’s New Jewel – At the Heart of the City

One of Russia’s Gems – “Kolomna” – Off the Beaten Path

March 28, 2014

First Edition Near the confluence of three rivers, the Oka, Moskva, and Kolomenka stands the oldest  and probably one of the most beautiful cities, Kolomna. The city itself is only 117 kilometers away from Moscow and the center point on the way to Kyazan. What draws people to this settlement is not necessarily tangible but … More One of Russia’s Gems – “Kolomna” – Off the Beaten Path

Thoughts of an Expat

January 8, 2014

Thoughts of an Expat Winters here are dire indeed But creative thoughts they do not impede From wildest I came I felt dumb Forever cast in the feeling of numb I Wandered through the world I’d seen Looking and wondering what could they have “being” Sometimes my senses become em-blazed To the crazed, senseless, mindless, … More Thoughts of an Expat

Stay tuned

October 25, 2013

Well it’s that time again. “Life in Russia” brought to you by an American Monkey in Kazan will be on vacation for the next several weeks. This last six months has been absolutely wonderful. I never would have thought my blog would touch as many lives as it has. It has been viewed almost 14,000 … More Stay tuned

Top 10 Statues of Russia (and former USSR)

October 11, 2013

10. Monument to Minin & Pozhavsky Nizhny Novgorod Minin and Pozharsky liberated Moscow from foreign clutches. Their feat was commemorated by the construction of the Monument to Minin and Pozharsky, which was commissioned in 1812 to mark the bicentennial of this event, and was to be placed in Minin’s hometown of Nizhny Novgorod. However, Tsar … More Top 10 Statues of Russia (and former USSR)

Picture of the Day – Oct. 11

October 11, 2013

“Somebody”, told me that bears don’t roam the streets of Russia. Guess what………………….. I found one. See, look nobody is even paying attention, must be commonplace. Now I have Living proof. Okay, okay conquered that one, next thing I do……….. is find a “Yeti“. Stay tuned! Visit: https://hague6185.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/picture-of-the-day-oct-10/ Related articles From Russia with Love – … More Picture of the Day – Oct. 11

What’s that on your nose? – “A giant Asian hornet” you say

October 10, 2013

So you may be asking is that me with the Giant Asian Hornet on my nose? No, this is Kurt Bell who was kind enough to allow me to use this photo. But there is a reason why I show you this fascinating hornet. Last year during my second visit to Russia the wife, family … More What’s that on your nose? – “A giant Asian hornet” you say

Picture of the Day

September 19, 2013

The Temple of All Religions near Kazan, Russia. For the first time, Russian sociologists have compiled an atlas of Russia’s religions. Given the current debate on relations between the church, state and society, this atlas offers a timely and valuable look into the nature of Russian worship. Visit: http://www.kirbyholmes.me/2012/09/05/mapping-russias-religious-landscape/ Visit: https://hague6185.wordpress.com/2013/09/17/picture-of-the-day-sept-18/