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[Ferocitus]

There are two possible explanations.
Either Russians tend to fall out of windows disproportionally more often than everybody else.
Or events like that involving Russians tend to be reported disproportionally more often.
Which one do you think is more likely?

IIRC, there was a passage in War and Peace where a Russian soldier successfully drinks a bottle
of vodka while standing on a 3rd story window ledge.
I suspect that not all attempts by others were quite as successful.

 

[Zardnaar]

Geography question.

Looking at videos of the trans Siberian or even trains to Vorkuta in the Komi republic.

There's lots of lakes, rivers, water etc.

So has their been any attempts at tourism to places like that? Or are they just to remote, undeveloped and to make pleasant with insects etc. I guess one tract of soggy tundra looks much the same as another.

Here there's lots of rest stops and camping sites near the rivers and lakes. There's buildings etc here and there but I'm guessing they're abandoned.

 

[red_elk]

From places like that, Kamchatka, Karelia and Baikal are tourist destinations.
If someone said "I'll have vacation in Vorkuta", people would understand it as he is going to prison.

 

[Zardnaar]

From places like that, Kamchatka, Karelia and Baikal are tourist destinations.
If someone said "I'll have vacation in Vorkuta", people would understand it as he is going to prison.

Wasn't Vorkuta but the train ride to Vorkuta.

I know about Baikal and Kamchatka tourism. A few NZers have gone over there to work in adventure tourism in Sochi and guides in Siberia.

Kamchatka looks great.

 

[Ferocitus]

Why do Russians have such a problem with falling out of windows?

It could be worse. In a recent remake of Sherlock Holmes, a man who assaulted Mrs Hudson
accidentally fell out of a 3rd story window, twice.

 

[Ferocitus]

I booked a table at the perfect place for our special day in a couple of weeks.
(50 years since we started going out together; 30 year wedding anniversary.)

So, Krasny, would anything from their menu appeal to a Russian?
https://siberiarestaurant.com.au/food-menu/
Alpaca shanks?

 

[red_elk]

Hard to choose, many dishes seem good
Wild venison, probably.

 

[Ferocitus]

Hard to choose, many dishes seem good
Wild venison, probably.

Hard to choose, but I'm certain of one thing.
If I used "Alpaca Shanks" as a term of endearment for my (feminist lawyer) wife,
it would be my last meal ever!

 

[Zardnaar]

I booked a table at the perfect place for our special day in a couple of weeks.
(50 years since we started going out together; 30 year wedding anniversary.)
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So, Krasny, would anything from their menu appeal to a Russian?
https://siberiarestaurant.com.au/food-menu/
Alpaca shanks?

Fancy had steak egg and chips tonight.

 

[Ferocitus]

Fancy had steak egg and chips tonight.

After the Siberia dinner, we'll probably be eating tinned spaghetti for a few days.

 

[Zardnaar]

After the Siberia dinner, we'll probably be eating tinned spaghetti for a few days.

Had a few to many beers, starter and desert.




Few things on that Siberian menu I would try. Bit pricey though.

 

[Ferocitus]

Had a few to many beers, starter and desert.

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Few things on that Siberian menu I would try. Bit pricey though.

I gave up alcohol >30 years ago, so that makes it affordable.
We can make up for it by eating spag on toast, googs and soldiers, and Rice-a-Riso for a few days.

 

[red_elk]

Music time!

 

[Ferocitus]

Music time!

Great find, red_elk.
This one is fun too.

 

[Zardnaar]

The most kiwi Russian beer I've fouund. Similar to some brands here but smoother.





And this big ass can of Korona.

 

[red_elk]

Match for the crown, 3 out of 14 games, 3 draws so far.
People say, Dubai is full of Russians now, because Emirates recognize Sputnik certificate. Hope the virus will recognize and respect it too.

 

[Ferocitus]

Match for the crown, 3 out of 14 games, 3 draws so far.
People say, Dubai is full of Russians now, because Emirates recognize Sputnik certificate. Hope the virus will recognize and respect it too.

Do they swap jackets every game?

 

[red_elk]

Do they swap jackets every game?

There are sponsors names on their jackets, swapping will be too costly
Carlsen today played black and was in black jacket. White one was a bit unlucky for him, yesterday Nepo had a little advantage and had a chance to win.

 

[Ferocitus]

Who is more popular in Russia now: Vladimir Zhirinovsky or "Leader of the Opposition", Alexey Navalny?

 

[Zardnaar]

I've been mocking old Zhirinovsky since around 1996.