My friend told me a story once. He said, “In 988, before Russia accepted Christianity, ambassadors from different countries would come to propose their religions to Knyaz [Prince] Vladimir. And when the Islamic one told Vladimir that people are not allowed to drink, he right off the bat d...
Kvass is a fermented drink that originated in Eastern Europe. It’s still most popular in places such as Ukraine and Russia, but it’s becoming more widely available in the U.S., Australia and other parts of Europe. It’s sometimes also called “bread soda” or “Russian cola.” Even ...
No living thing on Earth can survive long without it. Trout55/Getty Images In its purest form, it's odorless, nearly colorless and tasteless. It's in your body, the food you eat and the beverages you drink. You use it to clean yourself, your clothes, your dishes, your car and ...
You can travel to Estonia by train+ferry via Copenhagen & Stockholm, or by Eurostar and connecting trains to Rostock in Germany then cruise ferry to Helsinki and on to Tallinn, or overland all the way through Brussels, Berlin, Warsaw, Vilnius & Riga. The journey from London to Tallinn ...
You can drink without any problem but, if someone gets wasted, they can be kicked out. However, I did bump into a few drunk people who didn’t leave me alone and nobody cared, so I don’t think that this rule always applies. ...
Old John went to see a doctor.The doctor examined him(检查)and said,“Medicine(药)can’t help you.You must have a good rest.Go to a quiet place for a month,go to bed early,drink some milk,walk a lot and smoke one cigar(雪茄烟)a day.” “Thank you very much,”said Old John,...
In China, you can see green everywhere. When I got settled in China, I told a friend that I was going to China on business. I'll go with the delegation and so on. My friend said that when you come back, you'll be as young as 20. Why is that? Because you'll be happy there...
When life gives you berries, make this healthy mors. Yulia Mulino Follow Russia Beyond onTwitter This refreshing drink is delicious, made with both sweet and sour berries. Our recipe for a vitamin-packed summer drink utilizes red currants in a very special way. ...
I have a rare form of it; I went blind as a very young person. One of the things that happens when you’re growing up disabled is that you’re forever told about all the choices you can’t have. At the same time, you have this message that you’re always given, ...
“In the U.S., they do not have a sense of pride if they drink a large amount. Rather, if you drink a lot, there is a sense that you cannot manage yourself, and you can lose respect from those around you. Being drunk doesn't excuse your actions, and to drink alcohol habitually ...