FORBES

Russia's reactions to the "Arab Spring" by Mark Adomanis.

http://blogs.forbes.com/markadomanis/2011/06/27/russias-foreign-policy-is-not-ideologically-motivated-seriously-its-not/

Interesting Politics...and 6 1/2 feet tall!!!

Check out who's emerging in Russian politics. FYI:

"Prokhorov, 46, was in 2011 rated as Russia's third richest man by Forbes Magazine, with an estimated fortune of $18 billion (12.7 billion euros). He heads the Onexim group, an investment firm with big interests in mining, new technologies, media and banking.

Over two metres (six-and-a-half feet) tall, Prokhorov has a dizzying array of interests, ranging from ownership of the US New Jersey Nets basketball team to masterminding production of Russia's first hybrid car, the Yo-mobile."


http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/9709179/russian-billionaire-challenges-putin-party/

I'm so tired I just keep falling asleep.....and Belka Belly Boy

I don't know about you, but the last 5 weeks have been very full. I think I am falling asleep in the daytime because I now can. Tomorrow, grading the final exams. I am pulling for each and every one of you:)

Любэ - Ты неси меня река(eng subs)....Here is the one I was looking for

Алексей Архиповский - Часть 1

How Does 1 Year's worth of Russian in 18 Days Feel???

Celebrating what you've just accomplished? Misha looks like he's hamming it up to some Russian melody, but in truth is in the midst of a temper tantrum. You should have seen the gentleman who stood alongside him- bald headed, усы down to his chin...Some beautiful Russian churches.


Enjoy your celebrations, but make sure to rest up. Year two is nipping at your heels!:)