Grizz1963
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Today is -38C very good weather for sitting home with a cup of hot tea or coffee
Ouch!!!!
I would,die.
Or maybe sit at home drinking hot tea or coffee
Wellcome to Siberia
- Thread starter Stas26
- Start date
Ouch!!!!
I would,die.
Or maybe sit at home drinking hot tea or coffee
Hugo L.
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-38°C is pretty damn cold. Happens only a couple of times every couple of years here, even though it's frequent in other parts of Canada.
Coldest I've ever seen here, in Québec City, is -38°C with a -54°C wind chill.
Coldest I've ever seen here, in Québec City, is -38°C with a -54°C wind chill.
Today is -38C very good weather for sitting home with a cup of hot tea or coffee
Нифига себе у вас мороз....
У нас -3,8 покаToothaker
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Here in the USA, Siberia has a reputation of being very cold in the winter. It seems that reputation is valid. 
Read all the way through. I always love reading about seeing pictures of somewhere I have never been and likely will never have the pleasure of going to, especially through the eyes and words of a local. Thanks, Stas, I will keep checking in on this thread for the updates.
Grizz1963
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UNLESS............
STAS ORDERS A TRUCK FROM YOU.
AND YOU GET TO DELIVER AND DEMONSTRATE IT.
UNLESS............
STAS ORDERS A TRUCK FROM YOU.
AND YOU GET TO DELIVER AND DEMONSTRATE IT.
I would accept this, lol.
Maybe something like this?
Grizz1963
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I would accept this, lol.
Maybe something like this?
Chatting to Stas today, it was a warm day in Siberia so he may not have needed it at -8’C
A slow weekend here in England.
At some point I had a shower etc, then went for a walk around Rochester
Found a small farmers market where I bought some awesome bread, and also three French dried sausages.
Hot chips a must in Rochester High street
Came home with my treasures, bread with real butter, and starting with a pork and Roquefort sausage, followed by the smoked version and thirdly the black pepper sausage.
Started with my Old Bear knife, then switched to my trusty Opinel using the cutting board my friend Stanislav “Stas” from Siberia had sent me recently along with a photo of Katya his wife..........
Smoked
Pepper, amazing sausage
While relaxing and watching some catch up telly, I sent Stas in Siberia a pic of my cutting board and the food on it.
Instantly a reply came back, he was impressed and jealous.
We ended up chatting for about three hours on WhatsApp sharing info, he and Katya drinking beer and wine, and me with a Bud Light and light snacking.
Gotta love technology.
Stas and Katya relaxing late on a Sunday in their kitchen.
Weather today’s in Siberia was warm and pleasant.
-8’C outside.
I also ordered some duct tape off Evilbay to stick to the trucks rims, in order to help the trim rings find a place to grip, rather than pop off.
Monday soon, two day week for me.
Grizz1963
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Stas has been beaten up by some infection, I think it shows in his face too.
He was saying last night that he would be back when he can, he just feels really rubbish and tired right now, despite keeping at the day job.
Of course the snow and -10’C or 14’F does not help when you both have a roaring infection.
More Vodka I would suggest
Craptain
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Very similar to my own remedy. More Rum. [emoji1634]
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Grizz1963
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getyoungk
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Hi Stas, just finished reading your thread, very interesting. I learned a lot about Siberia and what life is like there. Great pictures!
I wish you and your family a wonderful 2019!
I wish you and your family a wonderful 2019!
MacTexas
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Merry Christmas
bolensboneyard
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Stas hope you had a good Christmas. Been wet here. Stay warm. Bobby
Hello for all peoles around the world
Sorry for my long absence
Thank you all for the kind words, I read it, but there wasn't time or energy to answer.
Rian wrote for your why
Congratulations to all with the last Christmas and New Year. In Russia, we have another holiday, which is celebrated on the 14th of January - the OLD New Year (the new year according to the old style of the calendar).
New year's gift from my landlord, who I rent a warehouse for Mazda parts. Traditionally they give you tea and something to eat. I am always happy to receive these gifts.
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Buyed a tree for the new year, I wanted to buy fir, but they were not on sale that day.
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I used a drill, which I inherited from my father. Made in the USSR = made for centuries! Excellent quality and still works.
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A result
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On December 31st, on my birthday, I started by going to the garage to pick up Katiya's car, in order to ride for my mom's garage and get potatoes from the cellar and other tasty things, such as pickles.
December was cold, the whole month was -20 -30, with occasional temperature rises and snowfalls.
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The morning of December 31 was frosty, -27 degrees centigrade.
Sunrise at the garage is a great start to the day.
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Big Mazda of Katya's mom is on the street, it has a Webasto, which helps her to start engine almost any frost.
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Garage cooperative, in which my mom's garage is located. He removed the snow from the gate and went inside to get the potatoes, pickled cucumbers, sauerkraut and lecho.
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While I was cleaning the snow, a neighbor came to the garage opposite ours to heat the furnace. He lives in the next house with me and you need to walk 20 minutes to these garages, he said that it was not difficult for him to save the car in a warm place. I'm not ready for such exploits
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The garage where our cars are located is a 5-minute walk from the house. In the cold (-30 and low) even these 5 minutes are enough to chill out
Winter sun at the garages
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Trees are covered with frost
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Sorry for my long absence
Thank you all for the kind words, I read it, but there wasn't time or energy to answer.
Rian wrote for your why
Congratulations to all with the last Christmas and New Year. In Russia, we have another holiday, which is celebrated on the 14th of January - the OLD New Year (the new year according to the old style of the calendar).
New year's gift from my landlord, who I rent a warehouse for Mazda parts. Traditionally they give you tea and something to eat. I am always happy to receive these gifts.
IMG_20181227_175225Buyed a tree for the new year, I wanted to buy fir, but they were not on sale that day.
IMG_20181227_183142I used a drill, which I inherited from my father. Made in the USSR = made for centuries! Excellent quality and still works.
IMG_20181227_183407A result
IMG_20181227_215118On December 31st, on my birthday, I started by going to the garage to pick up Katiya's car, in order to ride for my mom's garage and get potatoes from the cellar and other tasty things, such as pickles.
December was cold, the whole month was -20 -30, with occasional temperature rises and snowfalls.
IMG_20181231_110049The morning of December 31 was frosty, -27 degrees centigrade.
Sunrise at the garage is a great start to the day.
IMG_20181231_110040Big Mazda of Katya's mom is on the street, it has a Webasto, which helps her to start engine almost any frost.
IMG_20181231_110036Garage cooperative, in which my mom's garage is located. He removed the snow from the gate and went inside to get the potatoes, pickled cucumbers, sauerkraut and lecho.
IMG_20181231_121107While I was cleaning the snow, a neighbor came to the garage opposite ours to heat the furnace. He lives in the next house with me and you need to walk 20 minutes to these garages, he said that it was not difficult for him to save the car in a warm place. I'm not ready for such exploits
IMG_20181231_121102The garage where our cars are located is a 5-minute walk from the house. In the cold (-30 and low) even these 5 minutes are enough to chill out
Winter sun at the garages
IMG_20181231_121116Trees are covered with frost
IMG_20181231_121124Bob Heine
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Stas26, it's good to see you back!. Happy Julian New Year
drivesitfar
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Stas: Happy new year and hope your 2019 is awesome.
thanks again for sharing pics and not sure how you deal with all that cold weather in your winters, but looks like your summers are nice and maybe bug free.
cheers!!
thanks again for sharing pics and not sure how you deal with all that cold weather in your winters, but looks like your summers are nice and maybe bug free.
cheers!!
oldironfarmer
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drivesitfar
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Andy & Stas: this is from a guy that rarely sees temps very far below freezing cause whe we do have a cold winter not very many bugs here that summer.
captain14
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Stas. Glad to see you are back here keeping us up to date.
The photos that show your mothers garage- is there a second floor on those? Like the garage with the chimney with smoke coming out of it. Do people use those for storage
Or maybe a shop to earn money or have a hobby?
Thanks
The photos that show your mothers garage- is there a second floor on those? Like the garage with the chimney with smoke coming out of it. Do people use those for storage
Or maybe a shop to earn money or have a hobby?
Thanks
Hello!
Earlier, I posted a photo, we do not have the 2nd floor, we have a technical basement with a cellar. There is no heating in the garage and we use it now as a cellar and storage room for old things that have no place at home. In this garage co-op there are several people who are engaged in repairing cars, as well as some other things that I don’t know for sure. I previously wrote about the garages with heating, about the garage of my classmate Alexei, you can read about it here
There is a tradition in the family of Katya, to sculpt dumplings on the morning of January 1. This year was no exception and we went to visit them at home, they live 10 minutes away from us.
Usually we buy ready-made dumplings, which are made in production. But it is a tradition to sculpt them with your own hands + use only the best beef meat + pork.
A baking tray with dumplings was ready for our arrival.
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We throw dumplings in boiling water with salt. Next, cook for 5-8 minutes, until the moment when they float to the surface.
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I love to eat them without broth, but with sour cream. Katya and her parents love with broth like soup.
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New Year tree Katya's parents
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When the street is -30 celsius the trees are covered with frost
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And when it gets warmer up to -10 and it snows, such a picture turns out.
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I'm thinking about a new business - selling snow from Siberia at auction Ebay and Amazon
Today shoot a funny car near my house
-30 for night and owner realy love his car. Cars in Siberia are covered with soldiers overcoats so that the engine cools slower
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Usually we buy ready-made dumplings, which are made in production. But it is a tradition to sculpt them with your own hands + use only the best beef meat + pork.
A baking tray with dumplings was ready for our arrival.
IMG_20190101_112726We throw dumplings in boiling water with salt. Next, cook for 5-8 minutes, until the moment when they float to the surface.
IMG_20190101_113909I love to eat them without broth, but with sour cream. Katya and her parents love with broth like soup.
IMG_20190101_114421New Year tree Katya's parents
IMG_20190101_114042When the street is -30 celsius the trees are covered with frost
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IMG_20190102_115407And when it gets warmer up to -10 and it snows, such a picture turns out.
IMG_20190102_162553I'm thinking about a new business - selling snow from Siberia at auction Ebay and Amazon
Today shoot a funny car near my house
-30 for night and owner realy love his car. Cars in Siberia are covered with soldiers overcoats so that the engine cools slower
IMG_20190113_131208Grizz1963
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Today shoot a funny car near my house
-30 for night and owner realy love his car. Cars in Siberia are covered with soldiers overcoats so that the engine cools slower
Good morning Stas,
This is a cold place for sure.
I also see the coat and car looking like a man, holding his arms up to his face due to the cold and saying “I am really cold”
It’s good to see you recovered and back to the forum.
Happy new year and New New Yer toy you and your family.
BORING HOP YARD
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Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr too cold, great looking tree, have a great new year!
bolensboneyard
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Stas Happy Birthday and Happy New Year. Nice looking Christmas tree. You are making me hungry but probably be cold before I could come over and get some. Enjoy! Bobby
rmalkow2
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Stas,
The home made dumplings look delicious. Now I'm hungry. In my house for Christmas we make Pierogi (family recipe), Polish dumplings filled with potatoes, onion, and dry white cheese. We boil then the same way then sauce in butter to slightly brown each side. Some folks also make these with meat or other fillings. I'll bet yours were a great addition to the family dinner table.
Happy New Year
Bob
PS. You made me hungry for dumplings so I had to pull some out of the freezer. These are not made by me rather they are from the store but still pretty good.
The home made dumplings look delicious. Now I'm hungry. In my house for Christmas we make Pierogi (family recipe), Polish dumplings filled with potatoes, onion, and dry white cheese. We boil then the same way then sauce in butter to slightly brown each side. Some folks also make these with meat or other fillings. I'll bet yours were a great addition to the family dinner table.
Happy New Year
Bob
PS. You made me hungry for dumplings so I had to pull some out of the freezer. These are not made by me rather they are from the store but still pretty good.
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Hot, WELLCOME
Hi Bobby, nice to hear you! Thanks!
Stas,
The home made dumplings look delicious. Now I'm hungry. In my house for Christmas we make Pierogi (family recipe), Polish dumplings filled with potatoes, onion, and dry white cheese. We boil then the same way then sauce in butter to slightly brown each side. Some folks also make these with meat or other fillings. I'll bet yours were a great addition to the family dinner table.
Happy New Year
Bob
PS. You made me hungry for dumplings so I had to pull some out of the freezer. These are not made by me rather they are from the store but still pretty good.
In Russia, pies are the food of the Gods, I adore them, they come with a huge number of different fillings - potatoes, cabbage, eggs with onions, berries, and many others.
Hugo L.
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As usual, great pictures and information about your country Stas. Keep it up!
Notgrownup
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Interesting.. I am in Punta Cana right now and there are a lot of Russians here as well... Nice folks like us... Also love the idea that tools, cars, garages and building things can bring us together...
Forgot about food...those dumplings look so good....
Forgot about food...those dumplings look so good....
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Notgrownup
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Yes, depending on where you go, I enjoy all nationalities and I am always curious to know how others live, I also love international foods..
It is a very long flight from Russia to Punta Cana, Us only 4 hours
It is a very long flight from Russia to Punta Cana, Us only 4 hours
Hello for all! 
Monday this week began with a pleasant surprise from Romania, from Bogdan from Bucharest.
Even the queue at the post office could not spoil my mood, especially since there were such jewels inside
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At the entrance to Krasnoyarsk, I saw a traffic accident, a pickup collided with a car, serious damage to both, I did not understand how it happened.
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Tuesday I spent in the garage, changed the power steering fluid on the Mazda Cx7 of Katya's mother. The fluid has never changed, the steering wheel was spinning with difficulty and the power steering pump howled heavily at -20 and below. Filled synthetic fluid for power steering pump "Idemitsu" from Japan.
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In the summer I want to offer Katya's dad to plaster or paint the front wall of the garage and hang LED lighting in front of the gate.
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Parking, snow removed, that's fine.
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On the way home from the garage, I went to the convenience store and bought a beer. This is a small shop with products, household goods, alcohol and cigarettes in the format "near the house"
Under the snow is Mazda RX-8
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Today is Saturday, and I spent 20 minutes in the queue at the post office before lunch and received a parcel from Rian from England. Inside there were such cool things, Katya had not tried on, but was shocked by the gifts. I tried on t-shirts, both will wear. THANKS!
Perhaps there will be a photo of fitting Katya
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Monday this week began with a pleasant surprise from Romania, from Bogdan from Bucharest.
Even the queue at the post office could not spoil my mood, especially since there were such jewels inside
IMG_20190114_103059
IMG_20190114_155635At the entrance to Krasnoyarsk, I saw a traffic accident, a pickup collided with a car, serious damage to both, I did not understand how it happened.
IMG_20190114_112451Tuesday I spent in the garage, changed the power steering fluid on the Mazda Cx7 of Katya's mother. The fluid has never changed, the steering wheel was spinning with difficulty and the power steering pump howled heavily at -20 and below. Filled synthetic fluid for power steering pump "Idemitsu" from Japan.
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IMG_20190115_114009
IMG_20190115_114246
IMG_20190115_115928In the summer I want to offer Katya's dad to plaster or paint the front wall of the garage and hang LED lighting in front of the gate.
IMG_20190117_114544Parking, snow removed, that's fine.
IMG_20190117_114609
IMG_20190117_114624On the way home from the garage, I went to the convenience store and bought a beer. This is a small shop with products, household goods, alcohol and cigarettes in the format "near the house"
Under the snow is Mazda RX-8
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IMG_20190117_115035Today is Saturday, and I spent 20 minutes in the queue at the post office before lunch and received a parcel from Rian from England. Inside there were such cool things, Katya had not tried on, but was shocked by the gifts. I tried on t-shirts, both will wear. THANKS!
Perhaps there will be a photo of fitting Katya
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IMG_20190119_143405drivesitfar
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Stas: nice to see the post office is delivering cool stuff to you via some of the members!!!
I bet all those homemade sandwiches might be tasty along with the beer you bought. cute little store.
i'm impressed by how stout your garage doors are. if you ever need to replace them i bet you'd have to do so with a fork lift or crane?
looks pretty cold in your part of the world and good to see you helping your wife's mom fix her car. do you have wood or propane heat in the garage?
I bet all those homemade sandwiches might be tasty along with the beer you bought. cute little store.
i'm impressed by how stout your garage doors are. if you ever need to replace them i bet you'd have to do so with a fork lift or crane?
looks pretty cold in your part of the world and good to see you helping your wife's mom fix her car. do you have wood or propane heat in the garage?
bcoke
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Stas we have those type stores here in new england....they are called General Store or Country store they all predate the big box retail store ......have an assortment [ milk bread meat produce beverages [hard and soft] homemade foods and some groceries and hardware [nuts bolts washers paint brushes oils and lubricants] some of hem date to the 1800's......a morning meeting place for coffee /chatting local news some have the post office in them and some have gas pumps they basically claim "if we don't have it you don't need it !"....they are finding it hard to survive due to enviorment regulations and cheap chinese **** stores !!!!!in the last half of the last century the increase in maintained roads and more cars have led to their decline!!!! sad but true.......bobbycoke
Grizz1963
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Hello for all!
Monday this week began with a pleasant surprise from Romania, from Bogdan from Bucharest.
Even the queue at the post office could not spoil my mood, especially since there were such jewels inside
At the entrance to Krasnoyarsk, I saw a traffic accident, a pickup collided with a car, serious damage to both, I did not understand how it happened.
Tuesday I spent in the garage, changed the power steering fluid on the Mazda Cx7 of Katya's mother. The fluid has never changed, the steering wheel was spinning with difficulty and the power steering pump howled heavily at -20 and below. Filled synthetic fluid for power steering pump "Idemitsu" from Japan.
In the summer I want to offer Katya's dad to plaster or paint the front wall of the garage and hang LED lighting in front of the gate.
Parking, snow removed, that's fine.
On the way home from the garage, I went to the convenience store and bought a beer. This is a small shop with products, household goods, alcohol and cigarettes in the format "near the house"
Under the snow is Mazda RX-8
Today is Saturday, and I spent 20 minutes in the queue at the post office before lunch and received a parcel from Rian from England. Inside there were such cool things, Katya had not tried on, but was shocked by the gifts. I tried on t-shirts, both will wear. THANKS!
Perhaps there will be a photo of fitting Katya
I really love the photos of the shop you posted up Stas.
Thy are part of a community
Pleasure regarding the parcel