Russian friends have graciously shown me churches, palaces, gardens and parks and museums from the Moscow region to St. Petersburg.
Via these excursions I’ve learned a lot of Russian history as well as a lot about Russian culture, society and people. My Russian friends view 200- and 300-year-old historical places as relatively contemporaneous examples of a vast landscape of traditional values Russians still revere.
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as minus 2 in the
northwest and 5 in the southeast.
* WHERE...Most of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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