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RUSSIA
Saint Petersburg

Aug. 19, 2021

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A Russian who loves nature as it is. One of the pleasures of this season is mushroom hunting in the forest. You can refresh your mind and body, and your stomach is very satisfied!
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RUSSIA
Saint Petersburg

Aug. 19, 2021

Latest COVID-19 conditions

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It has peaked out compared to last month. Let's tighten our minds for the new semester in September!
As of August 16, 2021 (Monday) 557,993 infected people in St. Petersburg (+1383 from yesterday)
20,025 dead (+44 from yesterday)
(From Yandex statistics)

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It was nice that Moscow was a little cool in the morning and evening and the weather was comfortable!

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Latest COVID-19 conditions

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August 5, 2021, Moscow City:
Number of infected persons -1 519 621 (+3227)
Deaths-25 994 (+68)
Number of recoverers-1 378 924 (+4477)

In Moscow, as a measure to prevent corona infection, vaccination certification was required to use restaurants from the end of June, but this restriction was lifted from July 19. The restaurant and club were also able to return to normal midnight business. From July 30th, it is no longer necessary to wear a mask on public transportation. Corona restrictions have been relaxed a bit, but by mid-August, operators such as restaurants and shopping centers in Moscow should have vaccinated more than 60% of their employees.
In Russia, 25.9% (up to 37.84 million) have been vaccinated once, and 18.3% (up to 26.77 million) have completed two vaccinations. (Data on August 5) The regions with high vaccination rates in Russia are Arkhangelsk Oblast in northwestern Russia and Belgorod Oblast, which is ~ 700 km away from Moscow.

RUSSIA
Saint Petersburg

July 21, 2021

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Russia has had record heat that has never been seen before. When the sun was strong, people disappeared from the sidewalk on the Hinata side of Nevsky Prospekt. However, the bustle of tourists enjoying the short summer and midnight sun is back.

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RUSSIA
Saint Petersburg

July 21, 2021

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It is popular to grow vegetables in an eco-house called a dacha and enjoy the eco-friendly slow life of summer. The photo is a black currant from a dacha!
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RUSSIA
Saint Petersburg

July 21, 2021

Latest COVID-19 conditions

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The city of St. Petersburg, Russia, continues to have pleasant sunny days and is crowded with tourists from within Russia!
As of July 20, 2021 (Tuesday) 507,507 people infected in St. Petersburg (+1934 from yesterday)
18,424 dead (+98 from yesterday)
(From Yandex statistics)

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ITALY
Napoli

July 11, 2021

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Maritozzo seems to be booming in Japan in recent years, and that is also the news in Italy.
It's a fashionable presentation at a trendy cafe, it's in a plastic container at a supermarket, it's frozen, and Maritozzo is written everywhere in Japan !! I think it's nice and strange to hear that sober guys like eating for breakfast are popular.

The name Maritozzo is made up of Marito (husband) + ozzo (suffix that gives a funny tone), and it is said that it was given to a woman who was loved by a man once in a while.

Italy is a country where the food you eat changes depending on the region. Maritozzo is a traditional Roman dessert, so it's hard to see it in Naples. Meanwhile, I finally met at a cafe in the Vomero area.

The brioche was moderately moist and the cream was light and delicious.
There are various versions of fruit, pistachios, chocolate cream, etc. in the show window. The upper row is Maritozzo ⁉︎ of Cornet (Italian croissant)

When you come to Naples, compare it to Maritozzo in Japan and in Rome.

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As the outbreak is re-spreading in Moscow and the number of new cases is increasing, Mayor Sobyanin announced new restrictions in mid-June. From June 28th, you will be required to show your QR code when you enter a restaurant in Moscow. Those who do not have a QR code cannot enter the restaurant.
Those who can get a QR code:
--People who have completed two Russian vaccinations
--People who have a history of infection within half a year
--People who have been tested negative by PCR within 3 days
You will need to fill out a special form on the Moscow Government Services Portal to receive the QR code. According to the restaurant industry, revenue has dropped to 75%, so we have decided that it is not necessary to show the QR code when using the terrace seats of restaurants. Many Moscow people now have a nice summer time eating on the terrace.

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Latest COVID-19 conditions

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July 8, 2021, Moscow City:
Number of infected persons-1 411 491 (+6040)
Deaths-23 328 (+109)
Number of recoverers-1 207 500 (+6805)
Since mid-June, the spread of the new coronavirus has continued in Moscow, and the number of hospitalized people is 180663, which is a high level.

RUSSIA
Saint Petersburg

June 25, 2021

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One of the pleasures of this season is to board a sightseeing boat on a drawbridge tour that goes up in the middle of the night.
In search of coolness from this heat, many people are gathering to watch the situation on the land around the Neva River.

On the boat, there are party boats with elaborate tastes such as bandmen on board and DJs excited, and Neva Kawakami is also very lively.
There you can see Russians trying hard to enjoy the short summer.

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RUSSIA
Saint Petersburg

June 25, 2021

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From mid-June, when the midnight sun is at its peak, the city of St. Petersburg has been experiencing record heat, exceeding 30 degrees Celsius every day.

Although coolers are installed in offices and restaurants, there are many cases where there is no air conditioner in ordinary people's houses, and people who are not good at hot weather are a little late in the summer.
On the other hand, the pictures of the beautiful midnight sun sunset, which is unique to this fine weather, decorate SNS every day and fascinate people.

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