Remember the game Chutes and Ladders? You know, "The exciting up and down game for little people"? This used to be one of my favorite board games when I was a kid. Little did I know when I was four-years-old and trying my hardest to climb the ladders and avoid the chutes that this was truly a metaphoric game of life in Moscow – "The exciting up and down game for big people," perhaps?

Life in Moscow is turbulent, to say the least. It’s filled with ups and downs, but whether you’re climbing or sliding in Moscow doesn’t matter because it’s the excitement of never knowing what’s going to happen next that keeps you playing. I can’t help but think Milton Bradley must have visited here a few times for inspiration…

I’m pretty sure that Mr. Bradley would’ve loved life in Moscow because there’s so much to do every hour of the day. Whether you want to chill with dinner and a movie or go all out at the party of the week (or both!), you can. Now, especially, is the time to take advantage of all of Moscow’s proverbial chutes and ladders as the May holidays are finally here! So, don’t fret if you don’t have an amazing vacation lined up because we’ve got your free time covered.

On behalf of all of us at LifeStyle, Happy May Holidays! See you on May 14th!

Marissa Payne, Editor, editor@lifestyle.ru