CT53 – “Gulyat-ing”: The Essential Russian Pastime
“In Russia, walking is exalted and extraordinary. It is not mundane. I’m not talking about the word ‘to walk’ (khodit), a verb that merely signifies moving from place to place by foot. This is about the holy of holies in Russian which is to gulyat . . .” Yes, in today’s episode we dip into that deep well of Russian culture and psyche: taking a walk. But as you’ll hear it is so much more than that. The topic os so vast and expansive that we truly need an entire episode just to scratch the surface. Be sure to check out the links below to gain a greater appreciation for this activity that is so close to the heart and soul of life in Russia and the North Caucasus.
Links for Episode 53
Daniel Brooks: “To Gulyat or Not to Be”Verge Magazine: “What It Means to ‘Gulyat'”Asia Wheeling: “I Love Russia”ASMR: Autonomous sensory meridian response