Day 142: Packing for Saint Petersburg
In an apartment in Vologda, a father helps his son pack for university in Saint Petersburg.
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Dialogue
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A
Я положил тебе банку огурцов, мама сама солила.
I've put in a jar of pickles for you, Mom made them herself.
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B
Пап, чемодан и так не закрывается! В Питере тоже есть огурцы.
Dad, the suitcase won't close as it is! They have pickles in Piter too.
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A
Не такие. Ну хоть шапку тёплую возьми, там ветер с Невы.
Not like these. Well, at least take a warm hat, there's wind off the Neva there.
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B
Пап, ни один уважающий себя студент такую шапку не наденет.
Dad, no self-respecting student would wear a hat like that.
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A
Вот они и болеют всю зиму. Приехав, сам увидишь.
That's why they're sick all winter. You'll see for yourself when you get there.
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B
Ладно, шапку беру. Но огурцы остаются дома!
Fine, I'll take the hat. But the pickles are staying at home!
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