Author Topic: Anyone living in Russia right now? (Read 1971 times)

Scootter · « **Reply #15 on:** September 19, 2003, 05:30:01 PM »

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Originally posted by Boroda
Mixing vodka with something else is simply spoiling it. Vodka with dissolved shoe-polish (coke) is dangerous for your health.

Vodka has to be drank straight, very cold, and with special food. You don't drink any liquid after every shot, you have to "chase" it with special food. Best things to "chase" vodka are: salted herring, salted mushrooms, pickled cucumbers, sour cabbidge.

You need to eat much when you drink vodka. Good food and good talk - it's what makes vodka so tasty

Mmmmmmm!!! dont forget the anchovys or the hard salami and fresh bread and spicy mustard. and it better be good Vodka and ice cold with spicy discussion:D

Bodhi · « **Reply #16 on:** September 19, 2003, 08:09:55 PM »

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Originally posted by Siaf__csf
If you're planning to travel to russia - prepare for a culture shock.

I've never ever seen such misery anywhere and probably never will again.

Gee, the imbecile speaketh....

Siaf, will you please just fade away....

I travelled to Russia in 98 and thouroughly enjoyed the country, the people, and the environment. WHile most did not have every convienience I experience in the West, they made do with what they had, and were quite happy too boot.

You need to grow up and stop bashing like the perpetual arse hole you seem to be.

Ike 2K# · « **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2003, 10:22:26 PM »

Is September the time when Russia's climate goes down below the indicated charts? (lets say -20 F). I think you will need at least quadripple layers sweaters or coats

Swager · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2003, 11:50:57 PM »

Do you have to go to Russia? If so, which area? Have fun.

I was in Estonia and it was great! A co-worker is in Latvia right now. He said being there is a wonderful experience.

We wanted to go to St Petersberg but we did not have the time!

Ike 2K# · « **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2003, 12:27:06 AM »

for 1 ruble (3 cents in US), AHGOD is gonna visit MOSCOW by taking Aeroflot

Curval · « **Reply #20 on:** September 20, 2003, 07:43:10 AM »

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Originally posted by Boroda
Vodka has to be drank straight, very cold, and with special food. You don't drink any liquid after every shot, you have to "chase" it with special food. Best things to "chase" vodka are: salted herring, salted mushrooms, pickled cucumbers, sour cabbidge.

I guess the vodka tastes good because the food is so disgusting?

By the sounds of it I'd starve in Russia.

AHGOD · « **Reply #21 on:** September 20, 2003, 11:38:24 AM »

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Originally posted by Swager
Do you have to go to Russia? If so, which area? Have fun.

I was in Estonia and it was great! A co-worker is in Latvia right now. He said being there is a wonderful experience.

We wanted to go to St Petersberg but we did not have the time!

I am heading to Moscow for New Year's now, and I will be heading back there in Late April early May. I plan to head to St. Petersberg if I can free up sometime there.

vorticon · « **Reply #22 on:** September 20, 2003, 11:44:20 AM »

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Originally posted by Ike 2K#
Is September the time when Russia's climate goes down below the indicated charts? (lets say -20 F). I think you will need at least quadripple layers sweaters or coats

HA -30c (-20f) isnt to bad... a sweater some proper pants a good coat a toque and a bottle of brandy and your set...(the brandy is optional...if you have access to something better)

Animal · « **Reply #23 on:** September 20, 2003, 11:52:17 AM »

I dont know Boroda, but over here I drink my Stolichnaya with natural orange juice, and its great.

Boroda · « **Reply #24 on:** September 20, 2003, 01:25:24 PM »

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Originally posted by Pooh21
Strange this book on Russia I got lists it as "Animal-Killer" vodka.

"Animal killer" is a direct translation. In fact it's a name of a grass, and the drink is infused (is it a right word?) on it.

Boroda · « **Reply #25 on:** September 20, 2003, 01:34:57 PM »

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Originally posted by Ike 2K#
Is September the time when Russia's climate goes down below the indicated charts? (lets say -20 F). I think you will need at least quadripple layers sweaters or coats

We had +20C today. In the evening it's +5 - +7. It's hot hot, but very warm.

I start to die when temperature goes above +22C. When it's cold - you can dress warmer, or even drink 100grams, but if it's hot - there is nothing you can do

AKIron · « **Reply #26 on:** September 20, 2003, 01:37:37 PM »

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Originally posted by Boroda
When it's cold - you can dress warmer, or even drink 100grams, but if it's hot - there is nothing you can do

That's exactly what I tell my wife when she nixes my plans to move from Texas to Idaho.

Boroda · « **Reply #27 on:** September 20, 2003, 01:57:39 PM »

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Originally posted by Curval
I guess the vodka tastes good because the food is so disgusting?

By the sounds of it I'd starve in Russia.

What I mentioned are just cold appetizers, used to "chase" vodka. "Food" means hot soup and something like potatoes with fried chicken or meat.

Some things are used just after taking a shot, to follow a glas of vodka. You know, vodka isn't the tastiest thing when you drink it straight without anything else, and this things simply make it go down smooth.

You also can drink vodka without "big meal" if you have black bread, onion, salo (salted pork fat), etc.

All-time classics is warm vodka from soap-box in an apartment porch with cigarette or "textile" (when you just smell your own sleeve instead of eating something)

One bottle for three men. Everyone knows that halflitre for three means 170g for each one

Nilsen · « **Reply #28 on:** September 20, 2003, 03:12:27 PM »

Vodka is best if you mix it with vodka, but yes boroda it should be ice cold. Perhaps served with some salty meat.

And dont go drinking if you are cold, the warmth you feel is not heating your body...its actually cooling it down

straffo · « **Reply #29 on:** September 20, 2003, 03:12:37 PM »

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Originally posted by Curval
I guess the vodka tastes good because the food is so disgusting?

By the sounds of it I'd starve in Russia.

It's just the way we drink it

By "we" I mean us from the East not that I'm Russian

(calm down GRUN

)