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Russia, Ukraine and Belaruswhere did every respectively 'pop the question'
QUOTE (julianna @ Apr 3 2009, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (amberdima @ Apr 3 2009, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
skype 2 days after he left as he was in tears at the thought of never seeing my beautiful face again. booooooooooooooo- i suck. however, i'm sure that in a few weeks he will give me his grandmother's ring in some romantic fashion.


You're story is better than mine. He never asked me. He just said he would marry me "tomorrow if I could." I asked him if that meant he was asking me to marry him and he never really answered. Somehow, I went back and did a formal contract of this limbo. I asked him about this a couple of times since, and he finally asked me to marry him the other day, telling me to please stop asking him for a proposal already. wink.gif He buys me nice flowers though, I figured he was going to make an honest woman out of me someday. he still has never officially given me his phone number. I had that from paperwork. He is holding out on me.

(yes, that is the real story.)

thank you,but starbucks moscow,just isn't that romantic to me,lolololol,i should've picked someplace better,there was a ton of places in that part of moscow but i just went ahead and did it.
sivadMaleRussia2009-04-04 12:29:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belaruswhere did every respectively 'pop the question'
just curious,i asked marina in the most unromantic place possible,old arbat street.i wasn't planning on buying a ring or proposing to her, but we hit it off so well,the moment kinda took hold,and despite i knew she would say yes,did anybody get the jitters when asking?


and noa-1 arrived last week.whooooooo-pieeeeeee we are on the road
sivadMaleRussia2009-04-03 11:41:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusWhat were the first few things you learned to say in Russian, and why?
QUOTE (mox @ May 31 2009, 02:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ May 30 2009, 03:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Me too - but I love big gulps and gamburgers.

The British got to you too? Blimey. (oh #######! They got to me too!)

lolololol...you guys are ruining the image of my hero general george washington.lololololololololol

Edited by sivad, 31 May 2009 - 12:07 PM.

sivadMaleRussia2009-05-31 12:05:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusWhat were the first few things you learned to say in Russian, and why?
QUOTE (eekee @ Apr 23 2009, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sivad @ Apr 23 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and the first word i learned was pojoustia,i used to manage a pizza hut,and right next door was a ukrainian coffee shop,they started me on the russian language,then rosetta stone took over............korska...sabacca...slon......loshadt


And thus why I don't recommend Rosetta Stone to anyone. tongue.gif

Welcome to the Russia forum, have some ?????.






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sivadMaleRussia2009-04-23 22:47:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusWhat were the first few things you learned to say in Russian, and why?
and the first word i learned was pojoustia,i used to manage a pizza hut,and right next door was a ukrainian coffee shop,they started me on the russian language,then rosetta stone took over............korska...sabacca...slon......loshadt
sivadMaleRussia2009-04-23 12:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusWhat were the first few things you learned to say in Russian, and why?
from screwing your mother .........to pie........i love this forum............and i am late to answer the initial topic of this post.......but ja garrivitsu po-russkie ....newmalge......and i can read a little cyrillic.
and i bet other sub-forums....aren't as cool as this one!
sivadMaleRussia2009-04-23 11:49:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus2 stupid questions
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Jun 3 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sivad @ Jun 3 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (slim @ Jun 3 2009, 02:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cixelsyd @ Jun 2 2009, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think you're right about it being banned in Kazakhstan; I can't site any sources right now, but the idea is that it's banned because the way it portrays life there.


Which is funny because it was actually shot in Romania. "High five!"

QUOTE (Satellite @ Jun 2 2009, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can think of one counter example.
Having political ambitions and the ability to pull it off. See Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
http://en.wikipedia....il_Khodorkovsky


As always, Satellite speaks the truth. That is the one crime you can't get away with.... well, actually, if you had a HUGE bribe, maybe you could. (But you'd probably end up dead first so, again, he's correct.)

QUOTE (sivad @ Jun 2 2009, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if the porn involves a bear cosutme,some live rabbits,a gallon of bleach,3 stalks of celery,a small compact car,a toaster
a trampoline,and in your honor 'a maids cosutme' and it is filmed in the middle of red square.....then the chances are good it might be me...lololol devil.gif


I thought that bear looked a little like your avatar!

yes it was me,curious about new zealand and it's laws now.....googling good.gif


Bleach sex sounds dangerous



no worry ,the rabbits are wearing little rabbit goggles.... good.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-03 23:26:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus2 stupid questions
QUOTE (slim @ Jun 3 2009, 02:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cixelsyd @ Jun 2 2009, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think you're right about it being banned in Kazakhstan; I can't site any sources right now, but the idea is that it's banned because the way it portrays life there.


Which is funny because it was actually shot in Romania. "High five!"

QUOTE (Satellite @ Jun 2 2009, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can think of one counter example.
Having political ambitions and the ability to pull it off. See Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
http://en.wikipedia....il_Khodorkovsky


As always, Satellite speaks the truth. That is the one crime you can't get away with.... well, actually, if you had a HUGE bribe, maybe you could. (But you'd probably end up dead first so, again, he's correct.)

QUOTE (sivad @ Jun 2 2009, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if the porn involves a bear cosutme,some live rabbits,a gallon of bleach,3 stalks of celery,a small compact car,a toaster
a trampoline,and in your honor 'a maids cosutme' and it is filmed in the middle of red square.....then the chances are good it might be me...lololol devil.gif


I thought that bear looked a little like your avatar!

yes it was me,curious about new zealand and it's laws now.....googling good.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-03 11:07:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus2 stupid questions
QUOTE (slim @ Jun 2 2009, 02:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Jun 1 2009, 11:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sivad @ Jun 1 2009, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mox @ Jun 1 2009, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There may be no law against it (hard to believe, but maybe), but you can pretty much guarantee on being arrested if the place is too public.

I'd love to know why you're asking. biggrin.gif


uhmmm ......uhmmm..... define too public innocent.gif


For starters, if passing babushki can see your unmentionables - it is too public.

If you cannot zip your fly before the militsia that spotted you across the street can ask what you think you're doing - it is too public.

If passing tourists can take digital photos of you en flagrante, and it looks like you are bumpin' uglies in the pic - it is too public.

If any one EVER can identify your SO as the bush bunny with you - it was too public.

If you are close enough to others to carry on a conversation.... well, you get the idea.


Any one else want a shot at this?


Yeah, if I'm "accidentally" viewing some internet porn one day and you pop up on there with your SO knocking one out at the park in Moscow, then it's too public. "Oh man, I think that was sivad with his girl. Ewww. Now I feel all weird posting in the same thread as him."

To be quite technical though, I don't think there's really anything you can do in Russia that you can't "pay the fine" to get out of, including public sex. And are you sure it's Russia that's banned Borat? I could see Kazakhstan banning him, but not Russia.


if the porn involves a bear cosutme,some live rabbits,a gallon of bleach,3 stalks of celery,a small compact car,a toaster
a trampoline,and in your honor 'a maids cosutme' and it is filmed in the middle of red square.....then the chances are good it might be me...lololol devil.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-02 15:09:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus2 stupid questions
QUOTE (mox @ Jun 1 2009, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There may be no law against it (hard to believe, but maybe), but you can pretty much guarantee on being arrested if the place is too public.

I'd love to know why you're asking. biggrin.gif


uhmmm ......uhmmm..... define too public innocent.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-01 22:26:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus2 stupid questions
several articles online say there is no law in russia against having sex in public places.....lolololololololol.....can anyone confirm this?
and borat is banned in russia,can i send sweetie a copy?
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-01 12:20:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPassport renewal
QUOTE (dardislake @ Jun 5 2009, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All -

My wife's Russian passport (external) expires the end of December. Can anyone tell me what the current procedures are for her to renew it here in the US?

I've been to the embassy sites and cannot find any information. I've also tried to contact each of the 5 by phone the last 2 days, but cannot get through the prompts to speak with anyone. The Seattle Embassy handles our location.

She has heard the procedures changed in April, and one must personally visit the embassy to get this done?

Any help would be appreciated.


consulate is the only people who i am aware of that could help.but i am new here myself,so i am not positive.
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-05 22:38:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusAverage time NOA2 to interview date?
QUOTE (mox @ Jun 9 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, once you get NOA2, get ready for the brakes to come off and buckle your seat belt. Everything starts happening real fast (well, comparatively) after your case leaves USCIS. Good luck!!


so after interviews,how long a wait until acutal visa.marina and i are 302 on igors list ,and if it is around july 20th for noa2,then 3 months from that which is november/late october.will it be early next year for visa? wacko.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-09 16:18:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusEAD and AP arrived today
yes congratulations indeed. good.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-11 22:19:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusWedding guests approved
yes great news indeed good.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-14 12:42:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarusassembling paperwork for affidavit of support
QUOTE (slim @ Jun 12 2009, 04:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wanna say I had just filed my taxes so I sent that year's plus the year before. I don't think you need more than one but since I had two available I sent the two. I wouldn't be going through a lot of trouble to dig up the last three years or last five or anything like that. Send 'em one or two, you'll be fine.

I'm not really sure what you're asking about as far as "options." Send the stuff I outlined above and you'll be fine. A lot of that ####### on the I-130 or whatever it is they use for businesses sponsoring workers or folks who want to hire an au paire or those kinds of things. K-1 is basically a "formality" that USCIS just kind of pieced together out of all their other visa application processes.



ok,thanks,i am not a rich guy,managing a c.v.s. pharmacy doesn't have the most glorious of pay,but it meets above the requirements for what immigration is asking.i will ask my boss,and write to hr.
do i need original copies of wn,or will photocopies from my tax place do?
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-12 12:19:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarusassembling paperwork for affidavit of support
QUOTE (slim @ Jun 11 2009, 04:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had my HR guy do mine, it said something like - "Slim has been working here for X years and is a full-time employee in good standing with an hourly pay rate of $XX.XX If you have any questions regarding Slim's employment status, feel free to contact me at 513-123-4567." I don't see why your direct supervisor couldn't do it. As long as it's "official" it should be fine.

Refresh my memory on the whole "2 of 4" thing? I can't remember exactly what the options were and I'm too lazy to look them up. I remember doing an employer letter, three check stubs, bank statement (generic "Slim has been a customer here since XX-XX-XXXX and has an average balance of $XXX,XXX. Any questions do not hesitate to contact me at 513-123-4576." -HA! Too many Xs in that balance!) and a copy of W-2. I'm pretty sure that's all I sent.

Basically, all they wanna see is "sivad is employed (employer letter) and makes more than 120% of poverty level (check stubs) puts his money in the bank and pays bills (bank statement) and we know it's true because the IRS confirmed it. (W-2s)" You don't need to list all your millions of dollars in stock options, vacation homes, off-shore accounts, etc. Like all other things in this process - KISS. Jump through the hoop they want you to jump through.


how many w2's do i need to collect,and i can't find 4 options .there are 7 options.in one section?
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-11 10:05:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarusassembling paperwork for affidavit of support
ok ....need some help here...does my companys hr department have a form for letter from employer,or can my direct supervisor do it?....also it says you need 2 of the 4 in section 2 of supporting evidence.......but in the i-134 file.i don't see 4 options.....or am i just blind?????? wacko.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-10 22:55:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarusanother new member
hello and welcome,i live here in atlanta as well. good.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-11 22:17:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusBack from our trip to Baikal region of Russian Siberia.
sounds like a great time,and the pictures are fabulous! good.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-13 22:15:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusUSPS - Aargh!!
yes 2 to 3 weeks is the norm for usps,and 60-70 is what i pay as well.
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-14 22:15:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPopping in to say hello, I'm new here.
hi and welcome! good.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-10 12:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDid you consider living in Russia?
QUOTE (john and natalya @ Jun 4 2009, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sivad @ Jun 4 2009, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
renting a flat is definately the way to go


Agreed but this is a special week; the week of our proposal and completing the paperwork; I thought it was worth a bit of elegance.


oh yes...understood....go,go,go,go,go,go and enjoy yourself.
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-04 11:58:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDid you consider living in Russia?
slim and john.....although sochi is safe....this is what the state department wants you to know.

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Due to continued civil and political unrest throughout much of the Caucasus region, the Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against travel to Chechnya and all areas of the Caucasus, including North Ossetia, Ingushetia, Dagestan, Stavropol, Karachayevo-Cherkessiya, and Kabardino-Balkariya. The U.S. Government’s ability to assist Americans who travel to the northern Caucasus is extremely limited. Throughout the region, local criminal gangs have kidnapped foreigners, including Americans, for ransom. U.S. citizens have disappeared in Chechnya and remain missing. Close contacts with the local population do not guarantee safety. There have been several kidnappings of foreigners and Russians working for media and non-governmental organizations in the region. Due to the ongoing security concerns, U.S. Government travel to the area is very limited. American citizens residing in these areas should depart immediately as the safety of Americans and other foreigners cannot be effectively guaranteed.
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-04 11:33:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDid you consider living in Russia?
QUOTE (john and natalya @ Jun 4 2009, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sivad @ Jun 4 2009, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no slim sochi,chechnya bad,bad,bad,bad,....sochi good,good,good,good....or oh my god look at the prices,oh my god look at the prices,oh my god look at the prices.


Three years ago I could get a first class room in nice place for $120 in Sochi; now it is $250; next time, we will do a flat-no way I am shelling out $1300 again for five nights.


renting a flat is definately the way to go
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-04 11:19:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDid you consider living in Russia?
no slim sochi,chechnya bad,bad,bad,bad,....sochi good,good,good,good....or oh my god look at the prices,oh my god look at the prices,oh my god look at the prices.
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-04 10:06:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDid you consider living in Russia?
QUOTE (john and natalya @ Jun 4 2009, 12:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sivad @ Jun 3 2009, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...and the state department says stay away from the caucus region.americans disappear there.



OOOPS, does that include Sochi, heading there end of next week.

No worries Matey, who would care if I disappeared

from what i understand sochi is cool,i think they where politely saying avoid the chechnya area.and enjoy,i want to go there myself.
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-04 00:46:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDid you consider living in Russia?
QUOTE (SMR @ Jun 3 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I lived in Russia for two years before getting engaged and my wife and I really are considering moving there in a couple of years. Russia is an adventure. America is kind of boring sometimes.
In some ways, Russia is more free than America. True, in Russia you can't protest on the streets without permission. I gained a lot of respect for Russia when I realized that they let people starve and freeze to death. That is a kind of freedom that you will never find in America and I mean that seriously. Because the other side of that coin is, in Russia they let you let people starve and freeze to death. I'm not saying I don't try to help people or that I like watching people die. But I also don't like the fact that in America success is taxed so highly in order to limit failure.



don't forget getting chemicals thrown into your face for running for mayor,and getting thrown out of a 4rth story window for writing a news story about the goverment,oh....and the state department says stay away from the caucus region.americans disappear there.
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-03 22:49:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDid you consider living in Russia?
QUOTE (mox @ Jun 3 2009, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (eekee @ Jun 2 2009, 11:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Then why are there all these PLEASE IMMIGRATE TO NEW ZEALAND WE NEED PEOPLE ads all over my facebook? They don't turn down all but the most highly skilled--they select workers according to need. If they have enough electrical engineers, they don't bring any new ones over. They might choose an animal husbandry specialist instead, because that's what they need.

Same reason you see billboards all over St.P and Moscow saying PLEASE IMMIGRATE TO THE UNITED STATES.

-or-

Facebook has determined that you tend to surf New Zealand immigrant porn, and have tailored their advertisements towards your particular kink. wink.gif


new zealand immigrant porn......do they have celery down there???????? devil.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-03 11:01:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDid you consider living in Russia?
QUOTE (Kotenochek @ Jun 1 2009, 03:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I moved to the Usa because at that moment my husband was making very good income...
If I could turn things back I would make us both move to 3rd country.The reason why,is because then both people are in a same position and will understand and support each other better...
Usa has its positive side and then a lot of negative..there is no community support we have in Russia and its hard to live without it,once you have tasted what it is like...
Right now economy in USA sucks and it is very hard to get a job,which makes it extra hard to adjust to a new country...In Moscow situation is way better..People still are switching their jobs to a better ones...



marina and i where actually discussing this when we got engaged,3rd neutral country,but we couldn't decide on which one would best fit us,and be relatively easy for both familys to visit.
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-01 12:11:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDid you consider living in Russia?
QUOTE (visaveteran @ May 31 2009, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aside from being a mafia and KGB infested dictatorship that assassinates opponents...and a cold and bleak country, and with high costs for lousy service and amenities, I'd love to live in Russia. After all, only men enjoy first class treatment...women second rate. And then there's the extreme alcoholism, short life expectancy, and the skinheads and the crime. Cigarette smoke everywhere. The crooked police, the bribes, the rip-offs, the fake merchandise, the lousy health care system. There's the many many prostitutes and sex trade and high std epidemic. Boys still must serve in the Army and get treated like animals and are abused. There is the pollution from lead gas and factories and the nuclear dumping grounds, to name but a few.

Yes, I can see why you love it in Russia. Masochist?

BTW, my Russian wife hates Russia in so many ways I can't count them all.

So long, comrade.


very nicely put visaveteran,i am very proud of marinas heritage,and our children will learn about russia,and speak the language.and as much as i enjoyed moscow,all the reasons above are the hitting the nail on the head.
i am glad the ex-pat enjoys st-pete,i would love to visit there,it looks very beautiful.
he is entitled to his opinion as well as everyone else here,and he does make some interesting points.
but there is freedom here like no-other place in the world.
sivadMaleRussia2009-05-31 11:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDid you consider living in Russia?
i thought about for all of 3 minutes or so,and marina doesn't really want to move here,she is just moving here for me,i don't know what i would for work,i get paid alot here as compared to there.and speak russian like a 5 year old..lolololol
i really loved being there,just don't think i could live there full time.
sivadMaleRussia2009-05-31 00:31:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusProof of on going relationship
QUOTE (Chris_Janna @ Jun 18 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I am trying to figure out how to provide a good proof of an ongoing relationship. Right now me and my S/O use skype to skype on our computers to talk through the head set and type to each other with the messenger service. I know that the screen shots I have are not solid proof of this and I'm worried about having enough evidence of an ongoing relationship for her interview. We both do not have land lines and skype does not have much services for Russia (as far as I know) can anyone help me to figure out ways to prove legit proof???

Thanks,

Chris

letters to each other,and have your message's saved in the history on your online messenger services.....ie:yahoo i.m. or icq
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-18 12:30:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusIt must be love, Russian style
QUOTE (john and natalya @ Jun 9 2009, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (baron555 @ Jun 9 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
conversions.com


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this is the chart i use,hope it helps.
http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html

sivadMaleRussia2009-06-09 21:28:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarushating on the "newbies"
yes,do not let it bother you too much,and stick here, the russian forum is the best...no matter how stupid a question ,or a 'just killing time' waiting for noa2 post i make,everyone here has been helpful ,fun,and most kind.
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-28 22:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusGreen Card 10 Yr Rcvd
yes congratulations........now for pie!
sivadMaleRussia2009-06-02 20:08:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTupolev 154 serving lunch
and slim,if you are close to missouri,cnn is reporting that a car dealer is having a promo for the month of august.buy a truck get a free ak...hell of a deal.
sivadMaleRussia2009-07-17 12:54:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTupolev 154 serving lunch
QUOTE (slim @ Jul 17 2009, 04:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mox @ Jul 16 2009, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some years back, a rich guy who flew out of the same club I did, took a ride in a Mig. Had some awesome pictures, and some pretty cool video. A month later he divorced his wife, and about 4 months after that he was married to a Russian woman.

So look at it this way...you don't get to ride in a Mig, but you still got the souvenir. biggrin.gif

My high school girlfriend's parents split around graduation time. Dad flew over to do some business in Moscow and by the time the divorce was finished, he was remarried like a month later.

Funny how that works, isn't it?

QUOTE (sivad @ Jul 16 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
do they give tours of that....lolololol.

Sure do. On my way out I was waiting in line with a guy who was discussing how cool it was. I was eavesdropping so I didn't ask any questions, but I think he took a trip to Russia just to see the factory.

Rich people. Funny how "we" spend all this money to go over there to view things that are produced locally for $15.


this is true,but who doesn't love a tour of beer factorys.............that is less than 15 dollars to make, touring the guinness factory is on my bucket list...lol
sivadMaleRussia2009-07-17 12:19:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTupolev 154 serving lunch
QUOTE (john and natalya @ Jul 17 2009, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I may be a bit "dim" but I am not stupid. I never asked for a tour of the factory because this is the same city the militiza picked me up in the city park because I was photographing birds with a big camera lens. Granted, the lens was a 600mm f4 (about 2 feet long and about 12 inch diameter) but they detained me till they could confirm I was indeed a wildlife photographer working in Russia photographing birds.

Sure, I can see me on a tour of the AK factory; picked up in the park as a spy; dating a lady with son who works at AK factory; background as special forces in Army; .... I think I would still be living in a gulag in Russia! However, I did enjoy the cold of Siberia and Yakutia is not so bad is you like permafrost and -70, seas of bugs in the summer and ice almost year-around


wildlife photographer,cool job.i love the hooded crows i saw over there,and next thursday on animal planet "wild russia"
sivadMaleRussia2009-07-17 12:12:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTupolev 154 serving lunch
QUOTE (john and natalya @ Jul 16 2009, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sivad @ Jul 16 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (slim @ Jul 16 2009, 02:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sivad @ Jul 15 2009, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you know slim,you can go over there and go for rides in thier old fighters,even thier spyplanes,that fly on the borders of space....if you got the money....anyone for mach 2?

I was waiting for that "if you got the money" part. I'd love to ride in a Mig or see the moon from orbit, but as for now, I'll keep it simple with a tour of the AK factory.


do they give tours of that....lolololol.


One of my friends in Russia has a son that worked in the AK factory in Izhevsk; he could not speak English so we did not have a lot to talk about and he was only 16.

did he give you a tour? laughing.gif
sivadMaleRussia2009-07-16 22:15:00