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Impressions of Russia by Richard Chapo
Whenever you travel to a country, it is important to avoid the tourist traps and get to know the locals. Here are my impressions of Russia. Created in the 12th century, Russia was originally a much smaller country. Known as Muscovy, the country was formed in the golden ring area surrounding present day Moscow. After being dominated by the Mongols for a few hundred years, the country began to slow start conquering lands and expanding. Russia as we know it today didn't really form until Peter the Great came on the scene. A very tall man, Peter the Great could be considered the first great real estate investor of Russia. During his reign, Peter conquered all of the lands between Moscow and the Pacific Ocean. Russia is simply a huge country. From east to west, the country is so big you can travel for seven days on a train and still not make it all the way across. During the 20th century, Russia converted from a rather corrupt monarchy to communism. Alas, communism didn't turn out to be much better with leaders such as Joseph Stalin indiscriminately slaughtering much of the population through ill advised planning. Eventually, the Russians changed their mind and converted to a rough form of Democracy in 1991. Thereafter, the various satellite companies controlled by the former Soviet Union began breaking off and claiming independence. Democracy has been an up and down prospect for Russia. While Ferraris drive the streets of Moscow, the rest of the country can go months without heating. This contrast brings up a unique aspect of the cultural heritage of Russia. In Russia, it is all about Moscow. Moscow gets everything first, while the rest of the country is really left to fend for itself. If you travel through Russia, you'll be stunned at the differences including infrastructure and standard of living. Russia has gone through fits and starts in the change to Democracy. The Russian Mafia is legendary and has its hands in everything. At one point in the late 90s, only 7 percent of people paid taxes. Fortunately, things have begun to turn around under the reign of President Vladimir Putin. The mafia has lost some of its power or at least become less obvious. The foreign debt while represented 90 percent of the gross domestic product is now down into the teens. Real income for ordinary Russians is growing at about 12 percent on average. All and all, the country finally seems to be getting its ducks in a row. Having lived in Russia for a year, I can tell you the country is a magnificent place. Russians are fairly formal in business and initial interactions. Once you've broken through the formality, they are perhaps the warmest, friendliest people I've had the pleasure of every meeting. If you get a chance to go to Russia, I highly recommend you do so! http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Impressions-of-Russia&id=135796
- Russia Travel Visa - Vodka and Old Friends by Richard Chapo
If you think getting a visa to travel to Russia is difficult, you should try getting one to travel around the country. Living in Russia, I needed just such a Russia travel visa to go to a human rights conference. Ironic, eh?Russia Travel VisaUnlike many countries, foreigners in Russia must declare on their travel visa where they will travel in the country. If they want to add a lo
http://www.ezinearticles.com/ - Do All Russian Women Want To Escape From Russia ??? by Marina Smiley
When someone searches through the Internet seeking a Russian women, he will be very surprised by the large number of Russian dating services. There are literallythousands of them on the Internet!Have you ever asked yourself; why is that?.From all appearances it seems that all women want to escape from Russia because Russia is in a very difficult soci
http://www.aaarticles.com/ - Eastern Russia - Vladivostok, Khabarovsk and Magadan by Richard Chapo
With an incredibly large land mass, Russia is really many countries in one. In this article, we take a look at travel destinations in the Far East.VladivostokA naval port city on the Pacific Ocean, Vladivostok has a passing resemblance to a run down San Francisco. Home to the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy, the city has lost a little of its luster as spending on the military ha
http://www.ezinearticles.com/ - Only in Russia - Tinda by Richard Chapo
While living in Siberia for a year, I agreed to speak at a human rights conference. Only in Russia will you find a place like Tinda, a city we stopped in on our way.Trans-Siberian RailwayWhen living in Siberia, the only way to get around is car, helicopter or the Trans-Siberian Railway. Since I had neither a car nor helicopter, the train it was. Unfortunately, the train to my conf
http://www.ezinearticles.com/ - Siberia, Russia Part 6 - When Stairs Attack in the Khabarovsk Train Station by Richard Chapo
In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story going to the train station in Khabarovsk to catch the Trans-Siberian Railroad.Day 4!If you've been reading this series on NomadJournalTrips.com, you know my original travel estimate was 2 ½ days from San Diego to Chita, Russia. We
http://www.ezinearticles.com/ - Travel Industry Trends and Predictions 2004 by Bryan Wilson
This article collects our thoughts about new trends in the travel industry and tourism markets, especially with regard to sustainable tourism. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, and is quite general. These trends are included as an overview, a synthesis of our readings and experience, and should not be taken as results of our formal research. They are based in part upon the research resul
http://www.aaarticles.com/ - Siberia, Russia, Part 7 - The Trans-Siberian Railway by Richard Chapo
After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip leaving the train station in Khabarovsk.A Train To Nowhere?In deciding to travel to Chita, Siberia, I had originally estimated a travel time of three days. Okay, maybe three at the outside figuring time c
http://www.ezinearticles.com/ - by Sam Vaknin ( http://samvak.tripod.com ) is the author of Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited and After the Rain - How the West Lost the East. He served as a columnist for Central Europe Review, PopMatters, and eBookWeb , and Bellaonline, and as a U
The region which brought you the Black Death, communism and all-pervasive kleptocracy now presents: AIDS. The process of enlargement to the east may, unwittingly, open the European Union's doors to the two scourges of inordinately brutal organized crime and exceptionally lethal disease. As Newsweek noted, the threat is greater and nearer than any hysterically conjured act of terrorism.
http://www.aaarticles.com/ - AIDS - Europe's New Plague by Sam Vaknin
The region which brought you the Black Death, communism and all-pervasive kleptocracy now presents: AIDS. The process of enlargement to the east may, unwittingly, open the European Union's doors to the two scourges of inordinately brutal organized crime and exceptionally lethal disease. As Newsweek noted, the threat is greater and nearer than any hysterically conjured act of terrorism.
http://www.aaarticles.com/ - How to Get Work as a Guest Entertainer on a Cruise Ship - Part I by Paul Romhany
When I first started working on cruise ships with my act it was a very daunting task. For many years, after watching 'The Love Boat' on television, I would dream of one day becoming a headline act on cruise ships, and finally when it became a reality I was very nervous and didn't know anything about what to expect. I wish there had been a book that could answer all the questions that were linge
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