Postcards from Russia Moloko’s perch in my Moscow kitchen Walking with my friend Tammy around Moscow’s Garden Ring Fili Park (my favorite) – Established in 1812 Looks quiet but actually full of cross country skiers, families, and dogs in snowsuits The park runs down to the Moscow River, nearly frozen after a chilly week A bright but bitter day – perfect for puzzling and sunbathing (or both) Moloko enjoying an empty fridge on grocery day Orthodox Christmas keeps the lights up longer at the Red Square Christmas markets Muscovites out in droves GUM Department Store aglow Cinderella lights outside the Bolshoi Theatre White lights make for bright nights Warm and cozy – Happy February, everyone! Advertisement