Здравствуйте / by Rob Fleming

Saint Basil's, Red Square

Saint Basil's, Red Square

I had high hopes that my grueling semester of Russian with "Machine Gun Pete" Silins some 30 years ago would pay out with a few long-term dividends—no matter how small.

Frustratingly—even after a few days acclimation—the answer remains "nyet."

Nonetheless, happy Saturday from Moscow.