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What main languages are spoken here?:

Russian and Tatar, a Turkic language, related to Turkish, Uzbek, Kazakh, etc. 

What type of money is used here?:

Russian Roubles

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

About 60 roubles, or $1

What was the best meal this week?:

My host mom made one of my favorite dishes called Lagman. It's an Uzbek soup with tomato-based broth, veggies, meat and thick noodles.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to the radio while in the car with my host parents. It made me feel like I had travelled back five years in a time machine.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I had a sleepover with my friend Ksyusha. We stayed up late talking about life and how much we've changed since we saw each other last (five years ago!).

What did I read this week?:

I read about the history of the Temple of All Religions, which I got to visit. It's been under contruction for almost 40 years!

What games or sports did I play this week?:

Ksyusha and I went for a bike ride around her neighborhood and found a swing set near the lake.

Other news from this week:

Both Ksyusha's family and my host family brew tea with fresh herbs from their gardens.

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