Here is a documentary I was featured in by Russian channel THT. It came out yesterday. All my friends are in it!!
Another new product I have discovered is “Vainakh” ice cream cones. They are really tasty. I suppose they’re names after the Vainakh dance ensemble. The man on the wrapper looks like the Minister of Culture Dekalo Mozayve… who happens to be a long time member of the “Vainakh” ensemble.
"Vainakh" Ice Cream Cone
Check it out!
An interesting new energy drink on the market from Sernavodskaya.
It’s called “K.P.A” – in English it translates to “K.R.A”.
“K.P.A” or “K.R.A” is known throughout Chechnya as standing for:
“Кадиров Рамзан Ахмадович” or
“Kadyrov Ramzan Akhmadovich”
…….however – this drink’s initials stand for something else.
Chechnya's New Energy Drink
K.R.A. - KING of POWER of ABSOLUTE eon
So next time you’re in Grozny – make sure to pick up Chechnya’s version of Red Bull. Not sure if this stuff “gives you wings” as Red Bull claims to do…but it is a cool looking product .
- Next time you’re in Chechnya – buy some K.P.A. Energy Drink !!!!!
My new show will be a reality TV show about me becoming a singer/artist in Chechnya. There is a new rule that all singers must perform live on stage. Previously everyone was lip synching – so this will be interesting.
Kristall
I’ll be working with Aimani Aidamirova, Tamara Dadasheva and many others. I have to admit, I’m nervous about this show because it’s going to be difficult to learn so many songs, dances, movements and I must take acting classes. The reason for the acting classes are because I have NO facial expressions when I am performing – lol. It is tragic.
Today I will pick up a song from Islam Ahmedov – he has so many hits – I’m excited to work with him.
Ислам Ахмедов (Islam Ahmedov)
He did this for for Tamilla Sagaipova:
He is also in the group “Grozny” ( Гр.Грозный )
Гр.Грозный ("Grozny")
Kristall (Chrystal Callahan)
Welcome to the new “GROZNY GOSSIP” blog !!!
This blog focuses on artists, singers, socialites and famous people living in Chechnya. If there is someone you are interested in seeing in this blog, please contact me at cc@chrystalcallahan.com
Hey everyone! I am in Toronto for the holidays. Been doing some cool stuff with some artists and photographers here. I did a shoot with Robert Gaudette .
Check it out!
BTW – I found this cool picture of Tamilla Sagaipova last week .
Tamilla Sagaipova
I found this photo of Yusup the cameraman and myself….we are acting like mad scientists in a hospital…hahaha.
Everyone thinks Ibbi and Yusup are twins or the same person….
I interviewed Beslan Albukaev for the Q&A segment of the show. He trains children in Greco Roman wrestling…he’s also the star of my film “Greco Roman Grozny”.
I have a migraine….and that sucks. I have taken some gel caps…Advil Migraine. They usually work well but – I still have a headache.
Всё будет хорошо……
I can’t get this song “Всё будет хорошо” out of my head. It is so cheesy and catchy and played 24/7.
I really like these TV channels like Bridge TV, etc. They play music videos all day long – unfortunately it is a very small roster – but what can be done? I reckon the purpose of these channels is to make songs popular.
I can’t stop picking up cats. I found a kitten outside of Dom Pichati and ended up taking him home. I can’t take care of him…he’ll be too lonely home alone all day – but I found him a home…in Chernorechye – hahaha. Poor Fatima and Beslan, I brought them a kitten wrapped in a blanket like a baby. I love that kitten – he will be so much happier and well taken care of in the village rather than in the centre of Grozny with no one to help him.
This kitten is lovely. Yes, his paw is a little dirty – but that can be fixed.
Hahahha – this is Fatima and Beslan’s son Imam. He is sooooo happy that I turned up at their house with a cat in a towel – hahaha.
Day of The Chechen Woman
HAPPY DAY OF THE CHECHEN WOMAN….
to all Chechen women !
to all Chechen women !
Well, yesterday was Day of the Chechen Woman….but why stop celebrating??!
I love this song “Жима Дог”. I seriously wish there was a cool music video to go with it – like a big lovzar party and a bunch of people dancing ( choreographed of course )
Here’s the song ( but not an actual video – something..someone put together ).
Speaking of songs I wish there were music videos for…I don’t know why I love this song so much…but I do. San Bezam by Asyet Ababukarova…..
Anyway…maybe someday my dreams will come true.
IBBI’s HOUSE
During Ramadan no one I worked with could eat / drink during the day. However, at 8pm, everyone could eat and drink. Of course, I was editing at these times – and my editor would go home for 1 hour to break his fat. I was invited to Ibbi’s house since no one was going to be at work from 8pm-9pm anyway. It ruled. The food his mom cooked was great!
This is a soup that has potatoes and peppers stuffed with meat. His mom also cooked manti and tomato and cucumber salad. I couldn’t stop eating…it was so awesome.
Ibbi’s mom and Ibbi
Me and Ibbi’s family
The family cat – “Mah-mee”
I wish “Mah-ee” was my cat. I would never go to work and take care of her all day.
