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Russians and toilet paper have a very special relationship. During Perestroika, for example, Russians didn’t have toilet paper at all. I think Perestroika hit Kaliningraders especially hard, because their toilet paper habits are quite strange. To begin with, all toilet paper in this city is colored. At school, for example we have blue toilet paper. [...]

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Im assuming everyone has been on a plane before, but for those who may not have flown, ever, or are a bit rusty on airline safety, I’ll give a brief explanation. When seated on a plane, even if the “no seatbelt” light is on, it is mandatory to have your seatbelt fastened. Well of course, [...]

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Everyday this week I have been asked for directions. I think it must be because I am looking more and more Russian. I walk fast, I have headphones on, I look pissed off, and I look unbearable cool and self-important. Of course all of these traits describe me to a tee. ————-I went and saw [...]

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