BABUSHKAS. Moscow Russia

The old ladies are very noticeable in Russia, they're called 'Babushkas'. You can't come to Russia without meeting them, as they are found everywhere... more

by Juli Scalzi

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BABUSHKAS. Moscow Russia

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Juli Scalzi

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Photograph

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The old ladies are very noticeable in Russia, they're called 'Babushkas'. You can't come to Russia without meeting them, as they are found everywhere from outside the Metro stations, sitting in museums to cleaning the railways. Because they are in every public place, they contribute to making the cities feel safe, even in the evening. In the West, older women "grannies" are often seen as feeble and afraid of crossing the street alone, or getting their handbag stolen. Not so in Russia -- Babushkas manage by themselves and make themselves respected. They often tell people off in the metro, fight their way to get a seat in a crowded bus, pass in front of the others in the lines at the bank. They grew up during the hard times of the war and never miss a chance to remind people about that. These babushkas are outside the Moscow Metro Station: ÐÅ×ÍÎÉ ÂÎÊÇÀË (Rechnoy Vokzal) and are selling the vegetables they grew themselves in their garden outside of the city.

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June 15th, 2012