Starting in Moscow, visitors can travel west to Vladimir in just two and a half hours, a city founded in 995 that was once the capital of medieval Russia and houses UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The journey continues through Nizhny Novgorod, Kirov, Perm, Yekaterinburg, Tyumen, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Angarsk, Irkutsk, and Lake Baikal before concluding in Vladivostok. Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the route remains operational with two services leaving Moscow daily, but UK tourists are advised against traveling to Russia due to safety concerns related to the invasion of Ukraine.
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Is It Just Me, Or Does Tap Water Get Colder In Winter? I Asked An Expert
In a conversation with former boiler repair company owner Myles Robinson, it was confirmed that tap water is indeed colder in winter due to dropping temperatures in water sources and pipes. The cooling effect is more pronounced in pipes running through unheated spaces, leading to the perception of colder water. Conversely, in summer, heat can warm up the water in pipes. Robinson suggests checking pipe insulation to prevent freezing and maintain water temperature. Full Article
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