LaPochCka

On 5/10/2020 at 3:01 AM, Host Bonjour said:

The very missed Anthony Bourdain did a few episodes of his show Parts Unknown at least in Ukraine (they went to Chernobyl) and probably Moscow, I'm blank at the moment...doesn't matter. What does is how vodka came into the show because of the cultural relevance and how it is used/tolerated/on and on. He tries to always find the balance between showing appreciation and respect for the host country and people while acknowledging that indeed, it can be a problem too.

 

Definitely made for some great television and not feeling so great morning afters, for which it seems the only thing to do was start up again the next day. I'd have thrown myself into the river but then vodka was never my jam and perhaps projectile vomiting is more offensive to hosts? Tough call. 🤔

 

My wonderful friend who'd lived/studied in SP (originally from former Soviet Kyrgyzstan) made our friendship easy because she didn't drink vodka, helped me learn basic Russian along with her child, made great food, and made me understand how important a dacha was. She had the most deadpan sense of humor I ever encountered. Former soviet citizens have seen some stuff in life. 💪

 

But it definitely is a national thing!! 😉 

My ex-colleague sent this one to me - must be from a Russian forum on covid. So funny! This is good that the Russians can make jokes of themselves 😆😆😆

On 4/19/2020 at 7:42 PM, dogs4fun said:

The photo depicts Scarlet Sails. 

Scarlet Sails is an event held during White Nights - it is spectacular & includes a fireworks display,  pyrotechnic multimedia water shows that include light & music & a variety of concerts.

Scarlet Sails is scheduled for June 20-21, 2020.

Another fabulous event is the closing ceremony of the Peterhof Fountains held every year at Peterhof.

 

God, it's beautiful! Do you have an idea how does it work? Is it open for public? And when is it held?