We commonly begin our second day of a trip by waking up in Kirov City after spending the night on the train from Moscow. We're met at the train station by the local HopeChest staff, led by one of the nicest la
dies in Russia, Olga. This first full day is usually relatively easy so as to acclimate to the time change and the surroundings. We check into a nice hotel, Gastinitsa Tsentralnya (that just means Central Hotel) and take a much needed shower before heading out for some food, acculturation, and buying supplies for the coming visit to Sovietsk. We spend some time walking around Kirov City. In the past, we've visited a beautiful Orthodox church within walking distance of the hotel. There is a department store where we buy the supplies we need for the orphanage (a quite interesting experience
in itself). We can exchange our dollars for rubles there, too. Our team will get together and review the plans for the week and make any additional preparations. In the evening, we have a nice meal either at the hotel or at a nearby restaurant--last year we heard some pretty solid jazz at a local club, a pleasant surprise! The important part is getting some sleep before the real adventure begins. Next, we'll tell you about what it's like when we first get to the orphanage. Stay tuned.
We commonly begin our second day of a trip by waking up in Kirov City after spending the night on the train from Moscow. We're met at the train station by the local HopeChest staff, led by one of the nicest la
dies in Russia, Olga. This first full day is usually relatively easy so as to acclimate to the time change and the surroundings. We check into a nice hotel, Gastinitsa Tsentralnya (that just means Central Hotel) and take a much needed shower before heading out for some food, acculturation, and buying supplies for the coming visit to Sovietsk. We spend some time walking around Kirov City. In the past, we've visited a beautiful Orthodox church within walking distance of the hotel. There is a department store where we buy the supplies we need for the orphanage (a quite interesting experience 
in itself). We can exchange our dollars for rubles there, too. Our team will get together and review the plans for the week and make any additional preparations. In the evening, we have a nice meal either at the hotel or at a nearby restaurant--last year we heard some pretty solid jazz at a local club, a pleasant surprise! The important part is getting some sleep before the real adventure begins. Next, we'll tell you about what it's like when we first get to the orphanage. Stay tuned. 
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hmmm wonder where i have seen this church before. always love seeing the pics!
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