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Winter in Staritsa 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5
Late December 2004 and early January 2005
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One of the arguments for winter riding: your chances of hurting yourself or the animal should you fall are quite small compared to summer months.
A well-preserved old cart discovered near the village of Shukhino during a small expedition to find a common common grave from the fall and winter of 1941. [Projects of this sort, big or small, for private individuals or businesses, done in the last 10 years, will be described at www.oldmanfriday.com ]. I plan to transport this museum piece to my property in the very near future, where it will be treated with used engine oil to prevent further rotting and placed in front of my house.
Stern-faced village elder Faina Alexeyevna from Shukhino
Two babushkas, the only permanent inhabitants of a formerly flourishing village, who rely on Faina's help and support.
The spirit of hospitality is still alive in these villages. A homestay with one of these babushkas can be arranged fairly easily and inexpensively. Authenticity enthusiasts are welcomed to write me.
This pre-revolution photo of Babushka Marfa's grandfather survived a turbulent century, including a period when an image of a Tsarist soldier would have been construed as anti-soviet propaganda punishable with 5 to 25 year prison term.
Another photo to sell you the idea that Russian countryside is full of wholesome fun even and especially in the winter.
Lastly, an embarrassingly touristy photo of Staritsa. Business is slow in the winter forcing me to welcome anybody, including plain boring travellers.
Winter in Staritsa 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5
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