Hello there! We are Bears & Vodka, a project about Russian people, culture, politics, history and, above all, how to live with all that. We create articles, photo sets, videos, and public lectures. And blinis.
The crew
If you are into such weird stuff as hard work, mad sleepovers and journalism in English, we might help you pass the time. Contact us on Facebook.
Irina Vodka is the host, the face, and the soul of the operation.
Slava Moroz is senior space officer. Has ideas, makes them happen.
Slavik Tribes is the video mastermind. Makes the production.
Marina Taiga is social genius and script master for Russia Alright.
Max Bears is founder and website chief. Hangs about with a serious look on his face.
Keeping our spirits up: Marina Submarina and Irina Trespadres, Vera Crandell, Tanya Khokhloma, Mrs. Oxana Bears, Mr. and Mrs. Max & Julia Sturgeon.
Previously on the team: Ksenia Sputnik and Bread Leigh.
The evolution of B&V
(in Russian)
Website Bearsandvodka.com designed by Max Bears and Alexander Deykov, developed by Alexey Cherenkevich in 2013.
Contact
The best way to contact us is through facebook.com/bearsvodka
How we roll
Public lectures
We host lectures on Russian culture, history, stereotypes and the Russian language. If you feel like your community, office or students could benefit from an English-speaking lecturer on everything Russian, contact us on Facebook.
In 2013, we hosted a series of lectures on Russian culture and history in Gorky Park in Moscow.
In December 2013, we did a lecture at Chitalka, a cafe & book club in Moscow.
Bears & Vodka started on Jan. 3, 2010.