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Out & About British Business Club: Christmas Drinks On Wednesday 15th December the Marriott Aurora Hotel on Petrovka hosted the BBC’s annual Christmas Drinks party. “Drinks” was a misnomer because there was a spectacular array of food on offer as well. There was turkey for those who were already in Christmas Day mood, curry for those who wanted a taste of traditional British eating, and roast beef for those who were wise enough to have what, in the opinion of everyone I talked to, was the best beef they had ever tasted in Russia. I had three helpings. Not only that, the champagne did not run out until after 9 p.m. and the other drinks, including promotions by Parliament vodka and Famous Grouse whisky, were still going strong at 11. The Marriott Aurora has some claim to be, as one guest said to me, “the best hotel in Moscow”. Perhaps PASSPORT will start a competition. A Overheard in the Starlight Diner A clean-cut, young-ish American in a suit is telling a friend how much he likes being in Moscow. “Here, it’s like, everybody touches your butt. I was riding the Metro the other night and someone touched my butt. I said to my wife, ‘Honey, did you just touch my butt?’ And she said, ‘No, I did not touch your 0 January 2011 subsection might be “best hotel guest” of the year, an award which this time must surely go to Don Scott, OBE, who presided with his usual booming aplomb over the proceedings, distributing raffle prizes and inviting everyone who is not already a member to join what is surely the most sociable, relaxed and entertaining club in Moscow. If you think life is short, can often be sweet, and should at all possible times be amusing, then visit www.britishclub.ru See you there in 2011! P Ian Mitchell butt.’ I said, ‘Well, someone just touched my butt.’ See, that’s what I like about this place. It’s 6.30 in the evening, you’re all crammed into this carriage together and someone touches your butt. It’s not like back home in the States where everyone has their own ideas about personal space. It’s great!” P “Earhole”
Happy New Year thrice from all at PASSPORT <strong>magazine</strong> Our New Year resolutions: Don’t sleep in the subway Don't seek logic where there is none to be found Don’t believe in tears - Moscow doesn’t Don't forget PASSSPORT when travelling. Be nice to people, especially those who think Deidre sucks Don't give up your day job Give up smoking Remember to take my brown trousers when travelling with Luc Jones Forgive the bank clerk for losing your documents again Good luck! From the PASSPORT team
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