This weekend we visited city Pirna not far from Dresden. History of this city bagan from fortress mentioned in 1269. In different time it belongs to Bohemia, Prussia and Saxony. In 19th sentury it became an industrial city. Among all sandstone mined here was used in houses building all across the region: from Dresden and […]
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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
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 […]
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.
Astana
During my trip to Germany I spent couple days in Astana. Initially I planned to stay only one day, because of huge ticket prices in arrival day and twice cheaper on next day. However, I was able to leave Minsk earlier, thanks to Belavia return policy with 100% return of money. So I had a […]
Minsk
Yesterday I left Minsk. I think Lukashenko is deeply dependable on Putin’s money and although he don’t wont to be a part of the conflict, it’s a matter of time. So I had a chance to change ticket to an earlier date and so I did. But before the flight I had another chanse to […]
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.
War
On Feb 24 we woke up at 5.45 because of a sudden loud noise. We had a construction work nearby and at first I thought something went wrong there. But it turned out that my country decided to attack Ukraine with no reason for it.
NY in Kyiv
It was rather nice in Kyiv during the holidays. On New Year Eve we visited the main Christmas tree of the city on Sofiyskaya Square. Square was decorated in European style with music, fancy lights and was full of happy people. There were also food shops with sausages, mulled wine and sweets for kids.
Air Baltic – the worst
Well, nowadays a trip from Moscow to Kyiv is rather challenging itself, but AirBaltic managed to turned it to a horrible journey. Let me just say that trip with four year old kid and infant took us 40 hours and you could imagine yourself how bad was experience.