Dushanbe, My Love…
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Translation of Nuraika’s post (RUS).
I’m in Dushanbe again! The weather is mild and welcoming, despite the snow. The sky is gray, the streets are wide, the people are good-natured and there are lots of contrasts that catch the eye. On the one hand, you still notice the legacy of the Soviet period – old cars, people in traditional clothing, etc.
On the other hand, there’s a real construction boom underway. Beautiful modern buildings are being erected, modern cars cruise the streets and souvenirs are getting progressively more expensive. Barter is an option, of course. Vendors, like the ordinary people here, are very open and friendly.
Autumn is beautiful in Dushanbe. The colors are rich and the air is filled with the odor of schawerma and fallen leaves.
Inhabitants of Dushanbe live at a leisurely pace, as if they controlled the passage of time. Their movements are smooth and unhurried. You don’t feel tension in the city like you do in megapolises, although people work hard, study and enjoy life.
There is a beauty pageant in Dushanbe, and the contestants are of an amazing variety, since no Tajik woman looks like another. Their photographs are hung all over the city with numbers for SMS-voting. The city is literally decorated with beautiful faces!
Like any city, Dushanbe has its own customs and limitations. You are not supposed to talk loudly in public transportation; otherwise you attract disapproving glances from others around you. It is impossible to get to the famous Somoni memorial, which vigilantly guarded by the police. If you sit on the pavement to take a picture, you will be considered a scoundrel. Visiting friends in hotels is only allowed until 11 pm - and that, with a passport, without which you also can’t buy a SIM card.
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