What range!

What range! Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. Why am I getting flashbacks to the SCTV episode in which John Candy played a fictional Russian TV star in a series called “Hey Georgi!” … the hambone featured in the publicity pics here lives up (down?) to...

Shy Red Army troopers

Shy Red Army troopers Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. These are the guys that I stood in front of a second later. They seemed like they wanted to be friendly, but were actually rather nervous about being there, and seemed somewhat eager to get back to barracks. I...

These people are pissed

These people are pissed Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. This is the lineup of people trudging away sullenly after being turned back at the barricades erected to keep us from seeing the May 9 parade. A day that had started out looking like it was going to get warm and...

Where the road takes you

Where the road takes you Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. I can’t believe how empty these beautiful parks are … yeah, it was still a little chilly, but I saw more people out walking around when there was a sudden freak blizzard. Now it’s starting to...

The Theatre District Has Its Fans

The Theatre District Has Its Fans Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. The playbills posted along the pathways and in the parks in Moscow just fascinate me. There is the mix of familiar and utterly alien … I can figure out the Sol Cerveza ads, but some of the things...