Amazing Mila - What's Her Next Movie?

After the great success of Black Swan where she plays a devilish part opposite Oscar-winning Natalie Portman, our lovely Russian gem Mila is set to star with Justin Timberlake in a romantic comedy called Friends with Benefits. After Timberlake's success in The Social Network, it should be an interesting pairing.

Maria Sharapova on the Beach

As we said in the post on June 2, the tennis season is definitely in full flow. Maria Sharapova may not have won in Paris, but we're sure she's revitalizing on a beach somewhere...As this video shows!

Rooms with a View - Moscow Dining

By Rollo Tomasi


“Sex…this place oozes sex!” cooed my date for the evening, loosening her hand from mine and wandering the mood lit rooms of The Sky Lounge.  Enthralled by the sensual intimacy of the bar area and restaurant, She reminded me of Alice landing for the first time in Wonderland.

Advantage Russia - Tennis Players to Die For...

As the tennis season goes into overdrive with a riveting French Open it's time to focus on the wonderful racket-welding femmes from Russia. Maria Sharapova is reinvigorated and she has a great opportunity to push back up the rankings. But pure talent isn't the only great thing about women's tennis in Russia.

Out On the Town – Bars of Moscow

By Alexander Wildeve

Moscow is the ideal place for a decadent bar crawl due to its over abundance of watering holes, sprawling Metro, available army of Gypsy cabs, and deep drinking culture. There are plenty of throbbing establishments open 24 hours where you can wet your whistle and get well on your way to alcoholic nirvana. Some of the best bars are situated on top of 5-star hotels and provide awe-inspiring views, while you’ll find that most successful bars also serve good food at reasonable prices.

Odessa - City of Women

“The sky is a different color here, or is it?” I asked, looking down from the twilight sky to find my companions preoccupied with a scene of a different sort. Transfixed they were on the sight of several dozen quite attractive young women who had seemingly sprung from nowhere and were strolling about in small groups, not a man to be seen in the vicinity. “Yes, things certainly seem different here…” chimed in my travel companions.

Moscow and Her Sisters

By Alexander Wildeve

While in Moscow, if you can momentarily tear your gaze away from the multitude of stunning Russian women, one of the most majestic and impressive sights for any visitor are the imposing “Seven Sisters” – a series of awe-inspiring skyscrapers that share the same architectural design and are strategically positioned across the capital. These overpowering urban landmarks were erected between 1947 and 1953 under orders from then Soviet supreme leader Joseph Stalin, and built for the purpose of amazing visitors and providing a focal point for the surrounding metropolis.

Hot Past Words - Marina Orlova

By Rollo Tomasi

You can catch Marina Orlova, a striking specimen of Post-Soviet splendor, strolling down the Boardwalk in Venice, California as easily as spotting any number of her equally magnificent compatriots strutting their stuff any day of the week near Red Square in Moscow.

Show Stopper - Russian Beauty Kurylenko

By Rollo Tomasi
Born in the small Ukraine port town of Berdyansk on the Sea of Azov, Olga Kostyantynivna Kurylenko has opened to rave reviews as what some deem the definitive femme fatale of the 007 movie franchise. As sexy, hard boiled yet vulnerable Bond Girl Camille in the Sony blockbuster release Quantum of Solace, Olga’s career path is the narrative of a true Cinderella fairytale.

Inside Odessa's Party Culture: The Devil's Arcade

By Rollo Tomasi

Odessa is a mysterious and ancient city where East meets West and intrigue rules the day. The setting for numerous movies of espionage and international suspense, the city of just over 1 million souls was recently a key location in the Hollywood blockbuster Transporter 3 as well as several films of the 007 franchise for good reason. Capitalize on this unearthly mood in a city where a night on the town is an indulgent adventure not soon forgotten.