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Dear Catmele,
This is from a man so youll know. I have been to Astrakhan many times. It is on the Caspian Sea and is where Beluga caviar is from. The city is small and old but a huge oil deposit was found several years ago and an enormous oil company is drilling there and many, many changes are occuring. The people are exceptional, similar to downhome type folk. The orphanages are poor, but the staff are well trained and very caring. I visited every orphanage in the region and found truly loving people and adorable..but every child is adorable... It is a great place, in my view, for the care provided and the warm of the people. if you would like to know more, please send a PM. I would be happy to oblige. The Judge in that region is also a very warm and caring individual, and helpful.
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