Life in exile: Russian singer Monetochka thought Vilnius would be a stopover. Four years later, she says she may stay forever.
First things first: We love those questionnaires kids fill out at school. Second: despite today’s grim circumstances in Europe, we’re curious about how emigrants from Russia are settling into their new homes. We put the two together and concocted a series in which people who interest us at Meduza will talk about their lives since leaving Russia. We hope these stories will offer you some support.…
Liza is a Russian singer who has been living in Vilnius since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She initially thought Vilnius would only be a stopover, but she has grown to love the city so much that she may even decide to stay forever. Liza is an expert on the city's food scene and can recommend restaurants, cafés, shops, and markets for all tastes.
She takes her kids around the city on her bike, enjoying the green, bike-friendly environment. Liza describes Vilnius as a very calm, unhurried place that makes it easier to be creative and balance work and life. She particularly loves the Kalvarijos Market, where she goes shopping and makes friends with locals. Liza's favorite Lithuanian dish is šaltibarščiai, a cold borscht, which she enjoys at the famous Café Neringa.
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