Russia is a special country. I feel it especially strong when I commute to Moscow as I live in a suburb. During 30 minutes I can buy various useless things e.g. books which explain how to download music for free, how to cure yourself with the help of herbs . I can also buy illegal DVDs which contain 16 films on 1 disc for only 100 rubles(2 pounds), beer, chocolate, socks etc. I call such pastime trainshopping. Sometimes there are warnings in the trains telling not to buy anything from illegal sellers as it is a risk to purchase bad quality goods. Nobody pays attention to it and keeps on buying. Actually these sellers may be fined for their activity but I haven't heard of any cases.Why?Because I live in a country of such strict rules which can be so easily avoided by paying bribe to authorities.
Most of the times it's very annoying to be adverstised all that crap. I just turn volume up on my Ipod and try to concentrate on my reading though sometimes the sellers can be real fun. Some of them are outstanding actors who are able to persuade buying things that nobody needs.
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