Before Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, our life in Canada used to be so different. Before the war in Ukraine... I used to wake up at 6 am and hit the gym by 6:30, feeling energized before half of the world opened their eyes. Now I can barely drag myself out of bed at … Continue reading What Our Life in Canada Used to Be Before Russia Invaded Ukraine
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Sharing is healing
It was September, about 10 am, when I got a Whatsapp message from my mom. I was at the university, getting ready to teach my English class to Engineering students. For the past 6 years, I have been living and teaching in Canada, but all my immediate family lives in Russia. I got a message … Continue reading Sharing is healing
Not Wanted
Russian passport is probably one of the most difficult passports to live with. By "difficult," I mean "unwanted," "unwelcome," "suspicious," or even simply "uncomfortable." Once you cross the border of the Russian Federation, your main identity document becomes more like a problem or nuisance, rather than your safety bag or a golden key that opens … Continue reading Not Wanted
If Lenin’s Corpse Could Talk
– How is life? – Like in a mausoleum: not alive, not buried! In May 2003, the Red Square became a scene of madness for one night. Deafening sounds of guitars, wildest screams of girls, the exhilarating solo voice of the legendary Paul McCartney, the explosion of fireworks and firecrackers above the stage – everything … Continue reading If Lenin’s Corpse Could Talk
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