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One Post-Soviet Man’s Adventures in the Land of Plenty

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Entries from March 2007

Chewing the fat with disgruntled Misha

March 30th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Submissions from Members

This is more Misha. Now I am release from jail, thanks god. They are locking me up for 21 days for crazy accusation but Misha is innocent as it is always. Misha will return this equipment anyway, just to make the point.

Here is why I write you: I am requiring the helps of my dear [...]

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Anyone for a passport to Hell?!

March 23rd, 2007 · 7 Comments · Voice of Vadim

Somehow my beloved country, which for the longest time has been thoroughly steeped in atheism and outrageous superstitions, has turned its eyes on all things God. The priests are running around blessing newly-built parking lots and bowling alleys, sales of icons and other Christian paraphernalia are through the roof, and now the Russians, it seems, [...]

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WWKD: What Would Kirkorov Do?

March 16th, 2007 · No Comments · Missing the USSR

As some of our most loyal readers might have noticed, “Sovok of the Week”’s staff’s favorite summer destination for the longest time has been Bulgaria. With its affordable accommodations, abundance of cheap wines, and the uncanny aura of the post-socialism reality, Bulgaria presented a winsome alternative to Florida. That is, until now.

On January 1 of [...]

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How to Stay Employed on Women’s Day: A Short Guide

March 8th, 2007 · No Comments · Voice of Vadim

To all you ladies out there who are expecting a special feature on “Sovok of the Week” dedicated to March 8, “the International Women’s Day”-you are in luck!

In a very Sovokish article published in a London newspaper entitled “Guide to Avoiding the Sack” advice (!) number six is dedicated to women. The advice is so [...]

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Our Finances are Singing Romances

March 6th, 2007 · No Comments · Voice of Vadim

Site News

We apologize for the downtime we have had for the last 5 days or so. As usual, I forgot to pay for hosting, and, besides, that money is gone anyway. Miraculously, Misha came through. His contribution for some reason was covered in red paint (unwashable) but our provider still took the money. Thank you [...]

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A Weekly Denunciation: Tablet PCs and Their Owners

March 2nd, 2007 · No Comments · Voice of Vadim

"Sovok of the Week" is continuing its epic struggle against manifestations of
Sovokishness in the world of computing. This time, our denunciation is directed
against the ultimate symbol of gaudiness, pretense, and pompousness–all traditional
Sovok traits–Tablet PCs.
Surely you have seen them, proud Table PC owners, sitting in hotel lobbies
attempting [...]

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