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Petropavlovsk (PK for short) - the proud capital city of Kamchatka. First
impression is concrete-block soviet architecture, but under the covers there's
some quaint corners and plush interiors.
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Almost every
direction in PK supplies a mountain view.
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The temperature outside is usually -15C, but
it with sufficient fur wrapping it's quite bearable. |
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Hot water is boiled up in one location and
piped all around the city
Quite efficient,
but occasional maintenance means the whole city goes without
water.
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At
7:30 in the morning, a fresh arrangement of ice flowers on the
windows, and rush hour has started.
Not that anyone's going that
fast. PK's icy roads often require passengers to jump out and supply
additional traction. |
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The last statue of Lenin left in
Russia presides over the central square and theatre.
Nearby, Captain Pugwash, presides over a beach of snow. |
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After a snow storm, every tree shivers in a coat of
bright white blossoms. |
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