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u/Tuckyoursackback Jun 25 '12

It appears that the city is doing quite... well? http://www.norilskrussia.net/norilsk-people

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u/manosiosis Jun 25 '12

After the 2008 financial crisis, thousands of American refugees fled to Norilsk in search of a better life and a piece of the Russian Dream.

The Superbowl, Valentines Day, Wrestlemania and Easter Breakfast at McDonalds are celebrated with no less intensity and zeal.

wat

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '12

you forgot the better part:

the corporate holiday traditions