2016 Essay Contest
Essay Contest 2016 Fall Announcement We’re sure your students could use a little extra cash to prepare for college. The
Category: Education & Culture
The buying power of a crumbling ruble
When we visited Russia earlier this month, we didn’t think the exchange rate could get any better. It floated between
Sharing space with the Russians
A Russian face is easily misunderstood. The frozen expression, the indifferent grimace, the deadpan look: it’s easy to conclude that
Russian rejuvenation at the banya
Long before there was a Russia, there was a steam bathing phenomenon called banya. Ancient Slavic people learned that pouring
Pacifist visits the new Tula Armament Museum
I am, undisputedly, unequivocally, unmistakably against war, however, even I can appreciate a quality weapons museum when I see one.
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No horsing around at the Hermitage
Bring your best pair of walking shoes to Russia if you plan on visiting the the State Hermitage of St.
Blowing my fuse in St. Petersburg, Russia
Clap, clap, clap; the spontaneous cheers of dozens of homesick Russians erupted when our airplane tires hit the tarmac. “Мы
Taking flight to Russia during the holidays
According to Lonely Planet, you need “a sense of humor and bucket load of patience” when visiting Russia. By the
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Registration Extended for Essay Contest
Time is running out for Capital Region High school students to enter the 4th biennial Albany-Tula Alliance Essay Contest. The
Picking at Memories of Tula with Rose Schneider
2012 Essay Contest winner and now, lucky for us, board member of the ATA, Rose Schneider talked about her experiences
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