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Hydrofoil boats
They call these "rockets" and they are out in force in the summertime, carrying tourists to and fro.
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Uploaded on Aug 24, 2008
Wrong Use of English
I think they meant to say "Pub"!! This is actually an old picture, not sure if the place still exists.
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Uploaded on Aug 24, 2008
Vodka
Even I have developed a taste for vodka by living in Russia! This one is an excellent...
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Uploaded on Aug 24, 2008
Russian Discount Cards
Every store seems to offer you a discount card, sometimes for free, sometimes not....
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Uploaded on Aug 24, 2008
Groceries = produkty
Important vocabulary word, if you want to eat. This is one of the little grocery stores found all...
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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2008
Honey store
Russians strongly believe in the healing properties of honey. Special honey stores sell...
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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2008
Marshrutki (mini-buses) and pedestrians on Nevsky Prospekt
Magazine and cigarette stand
Sometimes these guys sell beer, vodka, juice and sodas, also.
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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2008
Street scene with tram
1 Russian Candy = 1 Carb Exchange (15g)
I have fallen in love with Russian candies,but I was bolusing insulin willy-nilly, having no idea...
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Uploaded on Jul 17, 2008
Cheap Russian Tea in Plastic Cup
If you buy a cheap cup of tea, Russians find it perfectly OK to pour the boiling hot water into a...
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Uploaded on Jul 17, 2008
Soviet Apartments
Ugly soviet housing (the majority of people live in this type of building). Blech.
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Uploaded on Jul 17, 2008
Typical St Petersburg Weather
People with umbrellas hanging out near the Neva River embankment. A little rain won't stop them!
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Uploaded on Jul 17, 2008
Free Newspaper
Newspapers are posted around the city in this manner, near the sidewalks so passers-by can stop and read. They get updated on a regular basis, too.
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Uploaded on Jul 9, 2008
Managing Diabetes (in Russia)
At Home (in Russia)
Around Saint Petersburg (RU)
