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        <dl class="toc">
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09.xhtml#d5e19519"><span xml:lang="ru"
                  class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">На маши́не по
                    го́роду</em></span></a></span></dt>
          <dd><dl>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09.xhtml#d5e19522">Operating a vehicle in
                    Russia</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09.xhtml#d5e19531">Some rules of the
                  road</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09.xhtml#d5e19540">When you don't want to
                    drive</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09.xhtml#d5e19591"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Обще́ственный
                        тра́нспорт</em></span></a></span></dt>
            </dl></dd>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s02.xhtml"><span xml:lang="ru"
                  class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Доро́жные
                    зна́ки</em></span> / Road signs</a></span></dt>
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              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s02.xhtml#d5e19678"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №1.</a></span></dt>
            </dl></dd>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s03.xhtml">Setting the scene</a></span></dt>
          <dd><dl>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s03.xhtml#d5e19696"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Диало́г</em></span> №1</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s03.xhtml#d5e19751"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Вариа́нт 1
                        диало́га</em></span> №1</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s03.xhtml#d5e19809"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Вариа́нт 2
                        диало́га</em></span> №1</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s03.xhtml#d5e19843"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №2.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s03.xhtml#d5e19850"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №3.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s03.xhtml#d5e19860"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №4.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s03.xhtml#d5e19900"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №5.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s03.xhtml#d5e19948"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №6.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s03.xhtml#d5e19966"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №7.</a></span></dt>
            </dl></dd>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s04.xhtml">Beyond the metro</a></span></dt>
          <dd><dl>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s04.xhtml#d5e20055"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №8.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s04.xhtml#d5e20125"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №9.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s04.xhtml#d5e20148"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №10.</a></span></dt>
            </dl></dd>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml">Setting the scene</a></span></dt>
          <dd><dl>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20181"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Диало́г</em></span> №2</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20243"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Диало́г</em></span> №3</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20291"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №11.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20295"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №12.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20311"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №13.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20322"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №14.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20329"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №15.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20333"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №16.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20337"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №17.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20362"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №18.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20368"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №19.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20376"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Диало́г</em></span> №4</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20409"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №20.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20413"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №21.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20429"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №22.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s05.xhtml#d5e20547"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №23.</a></span></dt>
            </dl></dd>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml">Setting the scene</a></span></dt>
          <dd><dl>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml#d5e20606"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Диало́г</em></span> №5</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml#d5e20650"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Вариа́нт
                        диало́га</em></span> №5</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml#d5e20697"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №24.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml#d5e20701"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №25.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml#d5e20715"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №26.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml#d5e20767"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №27.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml#d5e20789"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №28.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml#d5e20835"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №29.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml#d5e20861"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №30.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s06.xhtml#d5e20893"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №31.</a></span></dt>
            </dl></dd>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml"><span xml:lang="ru"
                  class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">По у́лицам
                    Москвы́</em></span></a></span></dt>
          <dd><dl>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml#d5e21113"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №32.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml#d5e21205"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №33.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml#d5e21237"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Диало́г</em></span> №6</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml#d5e21293"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Вариа́нт
                        диало́га</em></span> №6</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml#d5e21331"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №34.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml#d5e21335"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №35.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml#d5e21357"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №36.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml#d5e21383"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №37.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml#d5e21409"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №38.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s07.xhtml#d5e21424"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №39.</a></span></dt>
            </dl></dd>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml">Setting the scene</a></span></dt>
          <dd><dl>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21449"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Диало́г</em></span> №7</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21492"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Диало́г</em></span> №8</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21522"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Диало́г</em></span> №9</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21559"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Диало́г</em></span> №10</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21596"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №40.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21600"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №41.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21618"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №42.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21642"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №43.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21646"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №44.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21659"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №45.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21690"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №46.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21694"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №47.</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s08.xhtml#d5e21704"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №48.</a></span></dt>
            </dl></dd>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s09.xhtml">Listening Comprehension
              Exercise</a></span></dt>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s10.xhtml">In case you were
            wondering</a></span></dt>
          <dd><dl>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s10.xhtml#d5e21757">Verbs of
                Motion</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s10.xhtml#d5e21760">"Going"
                verbs</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s10.xhtml#d5e21850">"Transport"
                  verbs</a></span></dt>
            </dl></dd>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s11.xhtml">In case you were
            wondering</a></span></dt>
          <dd><dl>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s11.xhtml#d5e21910">Prefixes and Verbs of
                    Motion</a></span></dt>
              <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s11.xhtml#d5e21954"><span xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      >Упражне́ние</em></span> №48.</a></span></dt>
            </dl></dd>
          <dt><span class="section"><a href="ch09s12.xhtml">Useful words and
            expressions</a></span></dt>
        </dl>
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              <td align="center">Lesson №9</td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
              <td align="center">TRANSPORTATION</td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
              <td align="center">УРОК № 9</td>
            </tr>
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              <td align="center"><span class="inlinemediaobject"><img src="../../Images/0002.png"
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      <div class="section">
        <div class="titlepage">
          <div>
            <div>
              <h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a id="d5e19519"></a><span xml:lang="ru"
                  class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">На маши́не по
                    го́роду</em></span></h2>
            </div>
          </div>
        </div>
        <div class="section">
          <div class="titlepage">
            <div>
              <div>
                <h3 class="title"><a id="d5e19522"></a>Operating a vehicle in Russia</h3>
              </div>
            </div>
          </div>
          <p>Many of you may decide to take your car with you to Moscow, St. Petersburg or to one of
            the other posts in the Former Soviet Union. While the following information specifically
            concerns Moscow, much of it will be relevant for other cities as well. Our thanks to the
            OBC at NFATC for providing us with this information.</p>
          <p>The Office of Vehicle Registration in the GSO (AmEmb Moscow, x5899) can assist you in
            obtaining the necessary insurance, a Russian driver's license and in registering your
            vehicle (whether you bring it in with you, or purchase it locally). The CLO in AmEmb
            Moscow is also a good source of information about insurance from both Russian and
            foreign companies. Be forewarned: these are lengthy and complicated processes.</p>
          <p>The ГАИ (<span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em
                    xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Госуда́рственная
                автоинспе́кция</em></span></strong></span>) are the Russian traffic cops (not to be
            confused with the <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                    ><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">мили́ция</em></span></strong></span>
            police).</p>
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                <h3 class="title"><a id="d5e19531"></a>Some rules of the road</h3>
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          <p>Always wear your seat belt. Not only is this a good safety practice, but you may be
            pulled over by a traffic cop and fined if you're not wearing one.</p>
          <p>The speed limit in the city is 60 kph (35 mph). Speed limits outside the city vary from
            90-120 kph (55-65 mph).</p>
          <p>There is no "right turn on red". Look for turn signs at all intersections which will
            indicate which turns are permitted. Left turns at many intersections are forbidden,
            causing you to do a complicated maneuver which involves going through the intersection,
            turning left and doubling back (making а <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru"
                  class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                  >разворо́т</em></span></strong></span>) to make a right turn where you need
            it.</p>
          <p>Horns are rarely used as signals. If any type of warning is needed, drivers may flash
            their headlights.</p>
          <p>If your car is involved in an accident, do not attempt to move it until the traffic
            cops have come to write up a report. The CLO has a file entitled "Orientation: Driving
            in Moscow" with more information on this.</p>
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                <h3 class="title"><a id="d5e19540"></a>When you don't want to drive</h3>
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          <p><span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru"
                    class="foreignphrase">Такси́</em></span></strong></span></p>
          <p>It is increasingly difficult to simply hail a cab on the streets of Moscow and St.
            Petersburg. Your best alternative is to order a taxi ahead of time from one of the
            private companies. Many of these operate out of the major tourist hotels. We've included
            a few of these companies, their addresses and phones here and the CLO has other listings
            if you need them.</p>
          <p>Many Russians make use of а <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru"
                  class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                >частник</em></span></strong></span> private car. Individuals who own cars will
            moonlight as taxi drivers, negotiating prices with each fare. You should make use of
            this resource only if your language skills and knowledge of current prices are good
            enough to prevent you from being "taken for a ride". Women travelling alone should not
            use the <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em
                    xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">частники</em></span></strong></span>, as
            well as any individual travelling after dark, or to distant locations in the city.</p>
          <p>Payment for any taxi service should be in roubles, unless you are using the services of
            one of the companies listed here. They will accept credit card</p>
          <p>payment in foreign currency, at the current exchange rate. Though prices change
            quickly, in the summer of 1994 it cost $35.00 for a one-way trip from one of the major
            tourist hotels to Sheremetevo Airport.</p>
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            <ol class="orderedlist" type="1">
              <li class="listitem"><p>Intourtrans</p><p>24-hour service</p><p>tel.
                  941-84-90</p><p>cash (roubles) or credit cards</p></li>
              <li class="listitem"><p>Statistica</p><p>tel. 945-34-12</p><p>hours:
                  7:00am-5:00pm</p><p>cash only</p></li>
              <li class="listitem"><p>Hertz Rent-A-Car</p><p>tel. 284-43-91</p><p>hours:
                  9:00am-7:00pm</p><p>credit cards only</p></li>
              <li class="listitem"><p>Rasco Taxi Service (Radisson Hotel)</p><p>tel.
                  941-84-90</p><p>hours: 7:00am-11:00pm</p><p>cash or credit cards</p></li>
              <li class="listitem"><p>Autosun (Penta Hotel)</p><p>tel. 971-61-01 X2532</p><p>hours:
                  7:30am-12:30am</p><p>cash or credit cards</p></li>
              <li class="listitem"><p>Class Company</p><p>tel. 199-74-14</p><p>hours:
                  8:00am-10:00pm</p><p>cash only</p><p>hourly rates: $12.00-$24.00 (depending on
                  make of car)</p></li>
              <li class="listitem"><p>Lingva Taxi</p><p>tel. 290-63-24 (reservations require 6 hours
                  advance notice)</p><p>hours: 7:30am-6:00pm</p><p>cash only</p><p>hourly rates:
                  $10.00</p></li>
            </ol>
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                <h3 class="title"><a id="d5e19591"></a><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em
                      xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Обще́ственный тра́нспорт</em></span></h3>
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          <p>The <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em
                    xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">метро́</em></span></strong></span>, <span
              class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru"
                    class="foreignphrase">авто́бусы</em></span></strong></span>, <span class="bold"
                  ><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru"
                    class="foreignphrase">тролле́йбусы и трамва́</em></span></strong></span>и
            subway, buses, trolleybuses and trams make up the public transportation system. The most
            efficient of these is the metro and all are definitely overcrowded, especially during
              <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru"
                    class="foreignphrase">час пик</em></span></strong></span> rush hour, from 7:00am
            to 10:00am and again from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Most types of transportation operate from
            6:00am to 1:00am. Check the CLO for the most up-to-date information on using public
            transport.</p>
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                  <h4 class="title"><a id="d5e19603"></a><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                        ><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Метро́</em></span></h4>
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            <p>The metro operates on а <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru"
                    class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                  >жето́н</em></span></strong></span> token system. You may purchase tokens at the
                <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em
                      xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">ка́сса</em></span></strong></span> at most
              stations. If you plan on using the metro regularly, you may want to consider а <span
                class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase">проездно́й</em></span></strong></span> or <span
                class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase">еди́ный биле́т</em></span></strong></span> monthly pass.
              The former is for unlimited travel on the metro, buses or trolleybuses (choose your
              type) only and the latter is good for unlimited travel on all types of transportation.
              Metro stations are well marked (in Cyrillic only in Russia), and there is a recording
              which announces the next station as you're pulling out, and that station as the train
              is pulling in.</p>
            <p>Be careful when entering and exiting any metro station with escalators. They move
              much more quickly than the ones in the DC metro.</p>
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                  <h4 class="title"><a id="d5e19616"></a><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                        ><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Авто́бусы, тролле́йбусы,
                        трамва́и</em></span></h4>
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            <p>These operate on а <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru"
                    class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                  >тало́н</em></span></strong></span> paper ticket system. You'll purchase a <span
                class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em xml:lang="ru"
                      class="foreignphrase">кни́жечка</em></span></strong></span> booklet of 10
              tickets from the <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      ><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">води́тель</em></span></strong></span>
              driver, or at а <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"
                      ><em xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">кио́ск</em></span></strong></span>.
              You'll tear off a single ticket and validate it for every trip you make. There are no
              transfers, and a validated ticket is good only for one trip.</p>
            <p>Buses and trolleybuses have multiple doors and it is common practice to board through
              the back door and exit from the front. Don't be surprised, however, to see this
              "etiquette" often ignored.</p>
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                  <h4 class="title"><a id="d5e19629"></a>Advice for the pedestrian</h4>
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            <p>Remember: anything with four wheels beats anything on two feet! Always be alert to
              the fact that drivers have little respect for pedestrians and it will be your job to
              watch out for them. Use caution when crossing in above-ground crosswalks; always use
              the <span class="bold"><strong><span xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em
                      xml:lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">подзе́мный
                перехо́д</em></span></strong></span> underground crosswalk when one is
              available.</p>
            <p>Keep in mind that these underground crosswalks are places for street musicians,
              beggars and pickpockets to congregate. While these crosswalks lessen the danger of you
              being hit by a car, they pose certain dangers in themselves. Be alert! Be careful!</p>
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