A Russian Affair is four years old!
And still going strong. The followers of this blog know that in 2018 I have moved from the Netherlands to Finland to live with the love of my life. Moving countries is no small feat, but Finland seems to agree with me and I’m settling in well. The (next) best thing about Finland is of course the beautiful nature, I love to go out and enjoy it!
Meanwhile there was plenty going on at A Russian Affair as well: I wrote about War and Peace again, about Russian horror stories, about Finns in Russian literature and the wives of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy also got some well deserved attention. Your favourite blog post was Russian Ghost Stories, one that I particularly enjoyed making. I had great fun reading all those stories again and making the photos for the post.
All time favourites by far are still Fyodor Dolokhov – the Bad Guy from War and Peace and Is there really an incestueus relationship in War and Peace?
But I’m not finished with War and Peace yet (will I ever be?): I’m going to write something about Denisov and about Pierre’s duel. I would also like to talk about Turgenev’s Smoke and to tell you something about Russian plays. Chekhov was of course a famous playwright, but Gogol and Turgenev wrote plays as well.
I get inspired by whatever comes across my path and often by your commentary and blogs, so who knows what else the year will bring.
I wish you all a wonderful blog year!
x
text and photos © Elisabeth van der Meer, 2019
Congratulations, Elisabeth, on the four-year anniversary of your brilliant blog!
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Congratulations Elisabeth! I really enjoy your blog and wish you many more blogging years ahead 🙂
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Many congratulations, Elisabeth. Your blog is superb and I hope it continues for many years to come. 🎈
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Thank you so much; Dave. Your blog has been very inspiring:-)
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Thank you, Bibi, that’s good to hear. I wish you the same for you wonderful blog:-)
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Oh, that’s so nice of you, Paula:-) I hope so too, and I have plenty of ideas still…
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Congratulations! And looking forward to forthcoming posts! 😀
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Thanks, dear Karen, also for having provided me with much reading inspiration!:-)
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To start a blog is easy, to keep it up takes dedication. Well done with reaching your 4 year milestone.
I moved from Germany to the US, so I can relate to the whole moving part.
Happy and healthy new year to you and best greetings to Finland.
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Congratulations on your bloggiversary 🙂
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Congrats! And I look forward to more on War and Peace. You can’t write about that too often for me.
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Always a joy to stop by and participate in the discussion. All the very best in 2019 – looking forward to our ongoing conversations. Life is always, always a grand adventures.
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Happy anniversary!
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Thank you, Elisabeth! 🙂
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I agree. It is superb.
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Happy blogversary- looking forward to more inspirational and informative posts in the years to come! X
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Congrats!
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Longevity plus following equal quality! Congratulations!
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Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m sure the US took More adjusting 😉
I wish you all the best in the new year, greetings from frosty Finland to the US!
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The beginning was challenging yes. How frosty is Finland right now? We had -34 C yesterday which is already pretty cold.
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Reblogged this on lampmagician.
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Oh really?! You’re way ahead of us, here it’s only -21C at the moment, just walked home from Finnish evening class 😄 Where do you live?!
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Thank you, Andrea 😊
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Oh good! Thanks, Kat, more War and Peace coming up! 😄
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Thank you, Rebecca, for being a great blogging friend. It’s always a pleasure to exchange thoughts with you!
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Thank you, Lisa 😊
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Thank you, Roger, for all your support!
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Thank you, Liz! I’ll do my best 😊 Big hug from Finland to bonnie Scotland! X
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Thank you 😊
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Thank you, Billy, having faithful followers who give regular feedback like you is essential to keep going 😊😄
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Ok. Because it’s you 😉
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East coast US.
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Oh, thank you 🤩❤❤😘
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Northeast USA, I should rather say.
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Wow! Good luck 😊
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Wow, congratulations on such an exciting move for all the right reasons! I will look forward to more blog posts from your new wonderland location, Elisabeth!
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Thank you very much for your good wishes, Pam! I look forward to more years of blogging 😊 Have a great day!
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And you, Elisabeth.😘
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Wowowowo!! Big milestone 😀 Congratulations, Elisabeth xo
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Thank you, dear Christy! 💕
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many hugs coming right back across to you too! xxx
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Congratulations, Elisabeth! Thank you for your very interesting and always inspiring blog. I have read a good few books thanks to you 🙂 Wishing you all the best for the future! xx
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Elisabeth: Congratulations! Your essays feed the brain and your images (Instagram) feed the eyes. Thank you for continuing to inspire.
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Congratulations, Elizabeth! Looking forward to more of your splendid offerings.
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Happy anniversary!
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Thank you so much, Decker, I’m looking forward to writing more. Have a nice day!
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Thank you, dear blog friend!
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Most welcome
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Congratulations! Hope you have a wonderful year ahead with lots of Russian lit to keep you warm through an icy Finnish winter 🙂
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Thank you so much, Priyanka! I wish you a fantastic year of reading 📚😊
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all the best for you and your wonderful blog, dear Elisabeth!
Search, read, find, write, enjoy… ….and thanks for all these wonderful articles. 🙂
smiles 🙂 and all the best for you and your blog!
cheers, Markus
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Hello, dear Markus!
So happy to hear from you, thank you for your good wishes 😊😊😊
Have a wonderful weekend ☃️
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Congratulations on your blog anniversary and your move, much happiness to you 💕
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Thank you so much, Charlotte 💕 Have a wonderful weekend!
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Happy Blogaversary from me too! It is so great that there is a blog that promotes Russian literature.
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Thank you, Diana, I’m glad you think so! Have a wonderful day 😊
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