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Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: JBA on August 03, 2005, 01:16:43 PM
I'm planning a trip to Russia with the family to see my In-laws, some time in November; I usually make a few day trips to Moscow with my Bother-in-law.
Maybe a Beer/vodka toast would be in order when I'm there?
Anybody going to be around then?

Can you recommend anything to do,
I've seen Lenin, the crown jewels, the history museum.
Title: Re: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Estel on August 03, 2005, 01:42:25 PM
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Originally posted by JBA
I'm planning a trip to Russia with the family to see my In-laws, some time in November; I usually make a few day trips to Moscow with my Bother-in-law.
Maybe a Beer/vodka toast would be in order when I'm there?
Anybody going to be around then?

Can you recommend anything to do,
I've seen Lenin, the crown jewels, the history museum.


Just bring yourself to Moscow before November 7. We'll teach you how to celebrate the annuversary of Great October Revolution. BTW did you try Georgian cook? If not, ask Wolfala, now he know few places with perfect cook. And remember, Stalin was georgian ;-)
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Boroda on August 03, 2005, 01:55:14 PM
My Moscow phone is 109-6453. Same number for SMS and international calls is +79015196453

What place do you go to (you said you'll be in Msk only "on trip" if I understood you correctly)?

The only problem is that I may be away in November, I plan to visit my Mom in Australia, but nothing is arranged so far :(

We have some nice military historical museums, but "open air" exhibitions are usually covered by snow in November :(
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Wolfala on August 03, 2005, 04:17:46 PM
Oh god I miss the shashlek.
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: JBA on August 03, 2005, 10:20:33 PM
I stay in Ryazan, when I'm in country. But will make day trips to Moscow,
Looks like November 18th - December 5th.
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Russian on August 03, 2005, 11:05:38 PM
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Originally posted by JBA
I stay in Ryazan, when I'm in country. But will make day trips to Moscow,
Looks like November 18th - December 5th.

One of the worst times IMHO....it will be a shi6ty weather. Come in September and collect mushrooms and barries.
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Skydancer on August 04, 2005, 03:26:41 AM
Blimey I can't imagine how cold Russia must be in December!

:eek:
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Staga on August 04, 2005, 05:45:38 AM
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Originally posted by Skydancer
Blimey I can't imagine how cold Russia must be in December!

:eek:


If the climate is anything like we have the december will be 10-15c warmer than february.
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Skydancer on August 04, 2005, 05:47:23 AM
A lot colder than it ever gets here in gulfstream land!

I'd have to wear me entire wardrobe I reckon :lol
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Zakhal on August 04, 2005, 09:24:40 AM
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Originally posted by Staga
If the climate is anything like we have the december will be 10-15c warmer than february.


The heating never goes on before January lol. December is still pretty easy usually. Russia might be worse though. We have the golf stream atleast.
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Boroda on August 04, 2005, 12:35:36 PM
I remember a year (1999 IIRC) when we didn't have permanent snow until late December, was raining and around 0+5C. And on some years we have first snow in late September, permanent snow since early October...

In 2003 we had warmest February in 300 years. It never got colder then -3C, some days it was up to +10... I almost believed in "global warming".
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Boroda on August 04, 2005, 01:04:57 PM
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Originally posted by Zakhal
The heating never goes on before January lol. December is still pretty easy usually. Russia might be worse though. We have the golf stream atleast.


Here in Moscow central heating goes on usually in mid-October until late April.
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Wolfala on August 04, 2005, 07:21:48 PM
Actually it was funny in a way. I was over there with my girlfriend Eva for new years hanging out with Pavel and Estel - and it was 20 * warmer then New York city the entire time.
Title: Russian AH'ers
Post by: Lizking on August 04, 2005, 07:47:21 PM
That is about the same as in Central Texas, Boroda.  I guess the difference is that the air conditioning is used almost as much during the same period.