Women tend not to show cleavage, but show plenty of leg in high heels no matter where they are walking. Men are clad in tight black pants, leather jackets, and stay away from the khaki s and tennis shoes that are so common in America. Another aspect of appearance that stands out is the color of people s hair. Women can be seen sporting colors ranging from purple, to pink, to my favorite beetroot. The malls carry a variety of clothing, everything from designer to hand made, with prices varying equally.
Food is readily available in food stands on the corner, caf s, and stores.
The stands offer a variety of breads and beverages. The breads can be salty or sweet. The cafes range in price from two dollars for a meal to twenty. Whatever the price range, you can be assured that there would be an extensive list of alcoholic beverages. For the most part, there was a much greater variety of food in the stores than say a food store in Nashville, Tennessee and the prices were reasonable in comparison to the daily wage of a Russian.