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| Reminiscent of the photos of elderly Russian grandmothers we used to see during the communist era, this lady would not, under the paternalistic Soviet government, have been required to sell flowers on the street. Here, her posture belies the brightly colored frilled papers holding her floral offerings. The change from communism to capitalism has not been ideal for many Russians. |
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| A sign that many Russians now feel more like they're part of the world. |
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| Here we are, the old blogista and her intrepid photographer, enjoying the lovely Russian city of Yaroslavl, located on the mighty Volga River. |
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| As night fell over Yaroslavl, Dick caught another of his door-in-the-sky shots. |
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