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November 21st 2006
Published: February 6th 2007
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I just returned from a 2-week business trip to Russia. I was with a joint Russian-American team who site visited 9 Russian universities in 6 cities in 4 different time zones. While the schedule was brutal and there was little time for fun, I wanted to post a few photos. I was lucky enough to get upgraded to business class on the transatlantic flight to Moscow, which was pretty sweet. On the sam... Read Full Entry



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Maksim Bogdanovich statueMaksim Bogdanovich statue
Maksim Bogdanovich statue

This was a famous Belarussian poet who lived in Yaroslavl.
Lenin statue in YaroslavlLenin statue in Yaroslavl
Lenin statue in Yaroslavl

I always wanted a photo of a snow-covered Lenin statue, and I finally got one.
Yaroslavl town hallYaroslavl town hall
Yaroslavl town hall

A fine example of Soviet architecture.
Wedding partyWedding party
Wedding party

It's a tradition in Russia for wedding parties to take photos in front of WWII memorials.
Another churchAnother church
Another church

I swear this isn't the same church as the last church photo.
Prince Yaroslav statuePrince Yaroslav statue
Prince Yaroslav statue

This photo came out pretty well, considering that I took it from the car driven by the bat out of hell.
Yaroslavl kremlinYaroslavl kremlin
Yaroslavl kremlin

Notice that the temperature is only -3C/27F. The dog in the sweater ad is for Beeline, my Russian cell provider.



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