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RUSSIAN CITIES -
KINYESHMA
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A table of photographs of Kinyeshma made by
John Sloan during visit on a cruise on the Volga River.
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Approaching Kinyeshma on the Volga.
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As we approach the city cathedral stands out
on the high right bank of the Volga. Note the hydrofoil water taxi at the dock.
With no bridges across the Volga for miles taxis and ferry boats are essential
for local commerce
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Approaching the dock.
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The cathedral in Kinyeshma.
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The local greeting party awaiting our arrival
with bread and salt and music.
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Partaking of the local hospitality - bread
and salt from a very enthusiastic group of singers and dancers.
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The local singers and dancers performing for
the American tourist by way of a warm welcome to Kinyeshma.
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American tourist enjoy dancing with the local
dancers at Kinyeshma.
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Enjoying the hospitality with bread and salt.
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First stop in Kineshma is to walk up the hill
to the cathedral.
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Baptistry at the church
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A local water taxi departing Kinyeshma to
take passengers across the Volga to the village visible on the other side.
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