Street Scenes

Cleaning Day at Nezabudkah! These are all the mattresses and pillows for the cribs in Cameron's group.







The 'RTA' in Karaganda - an old Soviet-era bus. Like the curtains?







One of the many cool murals in the downtown area, celebrating industry and agriculture.






To save pedestrians from playing "Frogger" trying to cross the street, they have these underpasses under the major intersections. Here they also set up little booths that sell everything from sunglasses to underwear.





The main downtown street, in a non-rushhour lull. No lines on the streets, and it's not uncommon to see 4-5 lanes of traffic headed each direction, pedal-to-the-metal. We've seen cars hitting what seems to be 60mph through here.





The Miner's Palace, which is a symphonic hall. This is one of the blue buildings in town, which are all owned by the same entrepreneur. Donald Trump, look out!

Note the statues on top of the pediments glorifying the different segments of society.




The Uwas (Oo-wahss), very tough little 4X4 vans. They are everywhere, and I'm told they never wear out.






Typical city street scene.








How would you like to drive right into this open manhole? It's been like this for about 5 days now.