Our customary family New Year celebration at home while enjoying lovely home food and Russian TV.
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04/04/2021 family King’s Cross adventure
This was a lovely, sunny day – one of first such “summer-like” days in springtime London in 2021. We walked around our usual spots in King’s Cross, getting coffee at Caravan and then checking out the area around.
Night out at ZIMA (quite literally) 16/04/2021
I went out with my friends Adin and Philip to witness the buzzing nightlife of Soho at the infamous Frith Street. It was as busy as ever – We waited over an hour in line at ZIMA Russian restaurant, but decided it was worth the wait – as we have been craving a good RussianContinue reading “Night out at ZIMA (quite literally) 16/04/2021”
15/04/2021 family Soho adventure
On Sveta’s day off, we went around Soho with my mom and my two brothers.
31/10/2019 Halloween
We went to trick or treat, which was a very disappointing experience. We made a big mistake by going on this adventure into the soulless area of Mayfair. Anyway, we still had fun and learnt from our mistakes.
Japanese Tea Tasting with Contemporary Ceramics 16/07/2019
Taste of loose-leaf tea, plus a special sale of limited handmade teacups from five Japanese ceramists. “To mark the final week of Connections, our exhibition featuring Japanese makers – and to celebrate the Japanese-British ritual of tea – we’re partnering with Camilla Tea House London to host a tea tasting” We went with Tamerlan, AliContinue reading “Japanese Tea Tasting with Contemporary Ceramics 16/07/2019”
Eid Dinner Gala 28/06/2019
Me, my friend Armand and my dad – attended the Eid Dinner Gala Muslim event, co-organised by the European Muslim Forum, which was held at the London Marriott Hotel at Grosvenor Square. Guest speakers included famous politicians, such as Jeremy Corbyn – and this was, in fact, right in the build-up to the elections, whenContinue reading “Eid Dinner Gala 28/06/2019”
CAMBRIDGE TRIP
Trip to Cambridge with my dear friend Armand and mentor (AVN). This trip was on AVN’s personal invitation and for the grand opening of the Cambridge Central Mosque – Europe’s first Eco-Friendly Mosque! I helped to translate for AVN the man himself, chairman of the European Muslim Forum. Notable guests – among many prominent religiousContinue reading “CAMBRIDGE TRIP”