Category: personal

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One year of the War

It’s hard to forget the morning of Feb 24, 2022 in Kyiv. The loud burst, the noise of neighbours dashing around the apartments, BBC web site with news about Russian invasion to Ukraine. After it was the endless traffic jam on the road from Kyiv with brave Ukrainian soldiers rushing in the opposite direction to […]

Fear of information

There were two events on the week that linked together. The first one was interview by russian showman Oskar Kuchera on YouTube channel VDud. During the interview he expressed several times the support of war and Putin’s actions.

Kikabidze

One of my favorite movie is an old Soviet comedy Mimino. I’ve seen it dozens of times and know each line by heart. And of course I am in love with the main character – Valiko Mizandari, honest and kind pilot who dreams about international flights. Valiko was played by Vahtag Kikabidze, who took part […]

Christmas in Turkey

Pelevin wrote in one of his best book “Chapaev and Pustota” that you need to follow the rules of the world where are you living. So this year we celebrate Christmas on December 25. To do so together we chose neutral Turkey

3rd Element

Couple years ago during the job interview I was asked what is my personal goal for next five years. I didn’t think about such perspective beforehand, but suddenly replied that I want to make thriathon.

Deutschland

When old life is falling apart the best way is to start from scratch. Since February 24th I’ve lost a lot important things: money, job, the most of personal belongings and, of course, the country. However, I kept the most valuable items: my family, my values, and my passion. That is why in September I […]

Alzhir

As a last cutrual place in Astana I visited Republic Museum. And I could say that the most of exposition is dull and useless. Museum has a very poor navigation and doesn’t tell the story. However, the part about Soviet period and Art sections really impressed me.

Palace of Peace

We all need peace, especially now. It turned out, that in Astana, Kasahstan they were concerned about peace long ago. Not far from the President Palace, on the other bank of Ishim River they built the Palace of Peace.

Mobilization

I arrived to Russia on Sep 9 to apply for a German visa and complete some urgent business. And once again I underestimated Russian government. I thought it is so unpopular that Putin with his idea of stability will never cross the line.

Crypto

This crisis seriously shaken my attitude towards financial system. Ideas that was reasonable and clear in popular books collapsed facing reality