Kostroma, Ipatievsky Monastery

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Hey there, here I am in Kostroma, hotel Snegurochka. I'm here for two days, examining at the local gymnasium. The city is really typically Russian and beautiful. What I like here is the old style in the whole city and no ugly skyscrapers like in Moscow. There are 2 rivers - Volga and Kostroma. The monasteries and old churches are almost everywhere. Good to see all this! Love and hugs to all my nearest.

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