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You will learn a lot about Samara and it's history during
the excursion around the city by car. It is worth spending
your time on this trip after which you will be able
to say, "I know Samara".
But
it is not only a simple ""guided tour for
tourists" , but also a way to make you self-sufficient
and comfortable. You will learn the following topics:
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Public
transportation - buying subway, bus and streetcar
tickets, minibuses, etc.
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Taxi
- understanding the price structure and negotiating
taxi fares
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Where
to shop AND NOT TO SHOP for food and goods.
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Samara
cafes and restaurants, Samara night life etc.
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Layout
of the city and staying oriented.
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Survival
Russian. Help compiling and remembering 8-12 key
Russian phrases.
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Internet
cafes - finding them and figuring out the Russian
interface.
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Railroad,
airplane, theatre tickets - how to buy them at local
prices or close to it.
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Common
tricks played on foreigners.
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Russian
facial expression - Learn to maintain tough and
unapproachable to avoid being pestered by scammers.
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WHAT
TO DO IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. HOW TO CALL THE POLICE.
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Samara
for travelers with special needs or concerns, vegetarians,
single women, gays, families with children, Russian
bride seekers etc. etc.
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Samara
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