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One Post-Soviet Man’s Adventures in the Land of Plenty

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Entries from March 2008

Money-Saving Tips from Zhirinovsky

November 24th, 2008 · No Comments · The Official Sovok of the Week

“Moscow, 21 November: State Duma deputies have not yet felt the pinch from the world financial crisis. However, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, State Duma Deputy Chairman Vladimir Zhirinovskiy has suggested that people should start saving money on personal hygiene products, haircuts and newspapers.
There is no special crisis in Russia but saving [...]

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These are Sovok times …

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments · The Official Sovok of the Week

450 ‘Lifehacking’ Ways to Save Time and Money
 
“Generally, drivers order at one window and then pick up their orders at a second. The trick in this case is to place an order at the first window but then tell the cashier that you have forgotten your money at home and cancel the order. Then, the [...]

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He is just like everyone else …

November 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment · The Official Sovok of the Week


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