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Russia is big.

In our final episode of the season, My Friend From Russia, Yulia, talks about growing up in Ulan-Ude and it´s fascinating culture. She teaches us about dachas, drools over Russian soup, makes fun of me and kindly ignores my terrible attempts at the Russian language. СПАСИБО

Show notes:

Ulan-Ude the capital of Buryatia Republic.

The Buryats (formely known as Buryat Mongols) are a Mongol ethnic group native to southeastern Siberia who speak the Buryat language. The Buryats make up one of two of the largest indigenous groups in Siberia, the other being the Yakuts. Personally, I think Buryat script is beautiful and you should check it out online. It´s written vertically (downwards) and looks like this ᠪᠣᠷᠢᠶᠠᠳ

Buryat tribe mentioned - Songol

The White Month holiday or festival, emerged from nomadic culture in Mongolia. Originally it was celebrated in autumn, when the production of so many milk-based foods which saw the nomads through the rigors of winter, came to an end. White Month therefore features “White foods”, which are of course milk based. These foods include: Airag – fermented mares milk (I wasn´t a fan! ) Sour cream, cottage cheese, cheese and “milk vodka” (I was a fan!) all fall into the white food group.

A dacha can be described as a second home or holiday cottage used through out Russia and parts of the former Soviet Union. About 30% of Russian families living in large cities own a dacha.

Music:

Darbu - Sapajou (PDM)

It´s Such A Pity/What A Shame (Как Жаль) - Bravo (Браво)

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Who knew that; Nigerians love soup? How about that Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa? Or there are over 500 languages in Nigeria?

How bodi? My Friend From Nigeria, Blessed, shares with us the ups and downs that come with living in the most populous country in Africa. He gives an incredibly honest account of what it is like trying to achieve personal growth as a Nigerian. Blessed also talks about education, a dysfunctional job market, oil producers, Nigerian food, music and so much more.

Show notes:

Awkwa Ibom State, Nigeria's capital is Abuja, Lagos is the biggest city in Nigeria, Rivers State

Ethinc groups mentioned- Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Anaang, and Efik

Craig, J., (2022), "The village that stood up to big oil – and won", Available at https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2022/jun/01/oil-pollution-spill-nigeria-shell-lawsuit

Pidgin English (Nigerian Pidgin, also known as Naija or Naijá) is extremely popular in most parts of Africa, particularly West Africa, Pidgin English remains the “great” equalizer — a way of communicating on a base level that cuts through all the BS that comes with English.

How far? – Hey, Hi Wetin? – What? Sabi- Know Over Sabi- Know it all

I no sabi – I don’t understand Wetin dey happen? – What’s going on? What’s happening?

Chop chop- Eat I wan chop – I want to eat Come chop – Come and eat

Food

Gari, Afang soup, Afia Efere, also known as White soup, Edikang Ikong soup, Ekpang Nkukwo.

Music:

Sapajou-Darbu (PDM)

Awkwa Ibom Ayaiya - Mish

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Aproveite este episódio divertido com meu bom amigo do Brasil!

We have landed in the biggest country in South America, Brazil. If you are a fan of good karaoke and perfect Portuguese then this episode is not for you.

My Friend From Brazil, Renato, talks about growing up in Brazil in the 90's, lizards, gas stations, and the Brazilian wax.

Show notes:

Renato's hometown is Nanuque, Minas Gerais

(more show notes coming soon)

Music:

Sapajou-Darbu (PDM)

Karakoke Version - Ai Se Eu Te Pego (PDM)

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Did you know that Georgia, is the birthplace of winemaking – wine was first produced in what is now Georgia some 8,000 years ago and it happened by accident!

Or how about ქართული ენა ლამაზია ?

Join My Friend From Georgia, Ia and I as we explore the place she calls home. We cover my unhealthy fascination with the Georgian language and literature, explore Georgia's eastern province of Kakheti, and its beautiful city of Telavi, Georgian food, and of course, wine. This wee country sandwiched between Asia and Europe has so much to offer, check it out!

Music:

Sapajou-Darbu (PDM)

The traditional Georgian song is Saqartvelo - საქართველო Beautiful Georgia (PDM)

Show notes:

• Journey to Karabakh by Aka Morchiladze (1992)
• Mtsvadi - Georgia's catchall name for meat impaled on a stick and cooked over an open flame
• Khinkali - Georgian dumpling
• Khachapuri - Cheese-filled bread
• Kvevri or Qvevri - Large vessels used for the fermentation, storage, and aging of traditional Georgian wine

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Ман Тоҷикистонро дедорам

You'd be forgiven for not knowing a lot about Tajikistan. Over 90% of its land is mountainous and 100% of its people are endearing!

In this episode, we have a chat with My Friend From Tajikistan, Alisa. She takes us around her hometown Khujand which is the second-largest city in the country. We discuss everything from growing up in the post-Soviet era to everyday life in the little-known Central Asian nation. We also briefly touch on how bad I smelled during my stay there.

Music:

Sapajou - Darbu (PDM)

Traditional Tajik Music (PDM)

Show notes:

Places discussed in and around Khujand-

Arbob Cultural Palace, Kayrakkum Reservoir, House Museum Kamal Khuzhandi, Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin, Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin, Panjshanbe Market and National Central Complex "Oshi Palov".

Food-

Plov or Osh is considered to be the national dish of Tajikistan.  This dish is made in giant pots called Kazan and served in markets all over. It consists mainly of chopped meat, vegetables, dried fruit, and rice but there are hundreds of variations. There is an old Turkish saying "There are as many kinds of Plov as there are cities in the Muslim world."

Non or Naan is round bread which is typically made in a tandoor or clay oven. As Alisa mentions, it's an important part of life in her country.

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