A Summer Afternoon
A woman and man spending some quiet time on an embankment in Perm, where this series of photos was taken.
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A young woman strolling past one of Perm's two-story wooden houses. The sides and framing are decorated with wooden carvings.
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Did he write that? A bather in beach shoes, speedo and swim cap resting his elbows on a wall. The graffiti reads, "Irina... Happy Birthday!!!"
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When the summer weather heats up, Permyaks make a visit to the banks of the Kama River. It divides Perm into two parts.
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The city of Perm first entered into historical records in the 1400s. A scene juxtaposing modern buildings and aged churches.
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An example of Perm's historic architecture throwing out long shadows.
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Old architecture mixing with new construction.
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The city can be solemn. Here, visitors paying their respects at the Khromaya Loshchad, or Lame Horse, nightclub, where a fatal blaze was set off by an indoor pyrotechnic show Dec. 5.
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Rockets pointing at a clear blue sky. Perm played a key role in World War II artillery production.
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A curious visitor checking out an art installation. Such art is common in Perm, which turned a train station into a modern arts museum.
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Sometimes art modernizes itself. A stylish young woman strolling in front of a Soviet relief of Vladimir Lenin.
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