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I dressed very casual when there, as I was on a work trip to help build a church.

I did change into dress slacks and blouse and dressy sandals to meet with the DOE to file our paperwork.

But when I visited the orphanage, I was in jeans, Tshirt, and tennis shoes. It was not an issue at all - especially as the kids were not at the orphanage, but at "summer camp" (a.k.a. an orphanage out in the country).

Remember, Russians do not wear different outfits all the time. Most of the people we were around (3 weeks and did a home stay) wore the same thing 3 days in a row before changing. They will not be keeping track of what you are wearing. Pack light.

Going in August, you can have weather in the 60's with rain, or temps in the high 90's with high humidity and blazing sun. You do need to take a sweater or light jacket.