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May 26, 2006
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Today I saw off my client from Canada who likes architecture, especially Russian orthodox churches. She came second time to Moscow and we spent together a great time to discover Moscow Countryside. Each day we choose different direction from the Moscow city and, honestly, I have a feeling right now, that I have seen as many interesting sites, places during last two weeks as I saw during all my life before...
This picture I took during shooting a very beautiful church in Ubory, which is located on west about 30 km from Moscow city in Odintsovo district…. BUT my next pictures with beautiful Russian orthodox churches which is not so popular and easy to get as like, for example, St. Basil on the Red square, but no less attractive and marvelous … will be a bit later… ...
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May 09, 2006
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On the 9th of May, 2006, we celebrate the 61st anniversary of World War II. The fighting of WWII in Europe ended on May 2nd, 1945. The surrender of German troops was signed on May 4th and 5th but officially the war ended at midnight on May 8th 1945. To remember this important event, it was created a national holiday called the Victory Day which is celebrated on May 9th in Russia and other countries. We paid for this Victory an enormous cost - 27 million human lives. This is a poem for you to help you to understand why we became winners, the poem in which Russian soldier is asking his beloved to wait for him in spite of all the hardships:
The Poem "Wait For Me" by Konstantin Simonov...
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May 05, 2006
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Recently, my web-designer Miracle Design and I have created a new page devoted to My Dear Clients . On this page, you can learn more about my clients and me: where and when the pictures were taken, types of tours, and comments about me and my services in Moscow, as well as my comments to my dear clients.
We have already made the design, but I am still working with my clients to gain their permission to use their pictures. Actually, it takes a lot of time to organize the info and choose the best photos, and, as usual, it is not easy for me to find the spare time. I hope to complete this special page by my birthday, May 14th, and I would like to consider this project as a gift to my 35th anniversary.
I hope, that it will be interesting for you to see these Personal...
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March 28, 2006
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Several days ago was a very big event in my business and personal life, I dreamt about it for a long time and finally I could afford to buy a new car! Many of my clients remember my old car, LADA-21099. It was not so bad and served well for my business for a pretty long time and many of my clients liked it (as a good example of popular Russian car, built for Russian weather and road conditions). But there comes a day in most people's life when we have to sell our cars because they become too old or unsafe, and the rising costs to keep it in good condition.
My business is pretty good (thank you God) but believe me, it is not so easy here to get financing with banks. Interest rates are very high and you can loose about 15% of the car's value by financing it. That is...
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October 24, 2005
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Finally I have a chance to write couple of sentences here. The summer and autumn were very nice this year in Moscow. I had a lot of clients and almost no time to rest. This is good, of course, that my business is growing up and I have a lot of new responses about my services too. I am trying to make all the best for my clients, probably, that is why I see only positive impressions on the faces of my clients. This year, besides a lot of clients from USA, Canada, Britain and Ireland, I provided my services to my first clients from Mexico, Holland, Colombia and New Zealand.
I have not have any clients during this week (days off), the weather in Moscow become worst - cool and rainy... so that I have a lot of time to work with many photos which I took during the year....
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June 22, 2005
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I will be gone from Moscow from June 23 until the 28th. My friend and web-designer, who lives in Kiev (Ukraine), has invited my wife (Olga) and I for his wedding, which will be celebrated on the 25th of June. His name is Stanislav (Stas) and his lovely bride is Irina. Although we have not met in person, we have known each other for over a year via the internet. He is a very talented programmer and designer. The name of his website is: "Miracle Design" and his nick name is "Miracle." There is no question he merits this name, as he has done a lot of wonderful work for me. Two web sites, business cards, promotion and a great deal of practical advice about the internet. But, what I have come to appreciate most is our friendship!
I am sorry to inform you that when I am...
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May 04, 2005
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The first spring holidays in Russia on the 1st of May is currently over. This year, 2005, 1st of May was not only the day when the people in Russia celebrated the Day of Labour and Peace, but also on the same day was Orthodox Easter here. Everybody celebrated these holidays and we were treated couple of days to some great weather here in Moscow! A lot of people spent these days in Parks, walking all together around famous city sights with their kids, relatives and friends after cold and long winter time in Russia. As usual, a lot of families went out for their first trips out of city to spend holidays on their dachas (summer houses) at Moscow Region.
I was working during these holidays with a tourist from Chicago, US. He is retired engineer, pilot, and it was ver...
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April 26, 2005
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I’m currently working (from April 24th until May 1st) with a businessman from the Intel Corp. from the U.S., who was a previous client. He used my services last year more than four months, and it was very nice to meet him again. I’m very exited to communicate with this intelligent man from a world famous company. During our driving trips between his numerous business meetings I have the opportunity to talk with him about new technologies, digital photography, pets and simply about our life . . . I thank God that I have such interesting and good clients during my work....
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April 01, 2005
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Recently I returned from my alternate trip to Suzdal, a majestic ancient city in Russia. I was there on March 29 -30, with my client from Intel Corp. (USA) and her two friends (classmates). It was extremely cold on those days (about -10C), but I took several good shots of Suzdal’s winter scenes during my trip. I would like to share my work with you (on these last days of winter) and I hope you enjoy them. I will try to upload my new photos as soon as I have time.
There are dozens of beautiful churches and breathtaking landscapes in Suzdal. The XVI-XVIII century churches as well as extremely picturesque landscapes attract many travelers to this ancient city in Russia. In 1983 Suzdal received "The Golden Apple" prize from the International Travel Commentators Associ...
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March 28, 2005
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A huge fire on Saturday, March 26th, roared through part of the sprawling Izmailovo outdoor market (Vernisazh), which is a popular stop among tourist looking for souvenirs and artwork. The blaze killed one woman and injured at least two others. The fire was measured a three on a five-point fire danger scale; about 20 fire brigades arrived at the site. Investigators believe arson was the cause of the fire. Moscow government officials informed the media that the damaged buildings will be restored at the beginning of September 2005 (in time for "Day of the City" celebration).
I was with my client from Ireland the day after the fire (Sunday, 27th), the trade rows were safe and worked as usual (excluding the second level). There were a few less tourist than usual, but...
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