These stamps are cool. Econ The economy is fucked up. Ever since the fall of Communism, the country has been fucked. Tuvans are dependant on Russian money. I really don't understand how people survive out there.
American money goes a long way.
A bus trip that was a fifteen-hour ride was only a few bucks. You can also buy things like a Sony TV and chocolate, but it's more expensive there than in America. MC Mountain Mountain passes in Tuva are sacred. People pray there, and in some passes, people are trying to develop businesses. One guy had a gypsy wagon cart.