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From what I hear Russia seems to be a very hitch-hiker friendly place. To stop cars you need to look like a "professional" hitch-hiker. Wear bright colours and look like an adventure seeker, not a bum with no money. As a foreigner you will enjoy an even better treatment. You need to know the name of your destination (Tver or Staritsa) and the word "besplatno", which means "for free" because many drivers will expect money. If you want to make a contribution, you do so with the words "na benzin" ("for gas") or else you risk offending those who are not interested in money.
So much for the language and hitch-hiking etiquette. The Moscow to St. Petersburg highway is a popular hitch-hiking route and you will get to Tver with no difficulty on most days. Don't count on being able to get from Tver to Staritsa easily but you can try. Just make sure you stop at the turn to Staritsa/Rzhev. It helps if you have a cell phone on you - call me if you are stuck. Olesya will be able to set you up with one or even send you your SIMM card - see it on her list of services somewhere on www.russiangirlfriday.com Getting back to Moscow is much easier. Lots of traffic, especially Sunday afternoon. I may be able to set you up with a ride back. Russia still has a culture of hospitality. It is not considered unthinkable to knock on the door of a house and ask to stay for the night. The main thing is not to look like a bum. [Free wind] is an excellent resource on hitch-hiking and zero-budget travel in Russia...
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