An Interesting exhibit in Russia

When in St Petersburg, my wife and I visited the Hermitage museum which we found well worth the time. It was a fantastic building itself and had a brilliant range of exhibits.

At the time we were visiting Russia, there was quite a lot of media outrage at the treatment of gays in the country. We found that they hadn't got the message in St Petersburg as there were many same-sex couples openly being together and rainbow flags all over the city.

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At the Hermitage, I noticed this exhibit and found it interesting considering what we had heard. I think the tombstone quote on the main image above is worth a read.

It is very easy to build a view and opinions of something through the eyes of others but it may not always be an accurate description given.

I am far from qualified from commenting on the politics of the country but from our view, it was a lovely and lively place to visit where people were open and friendly.

And sushi available all night was an unexpected bonus.

Taraz
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