First Peace Corps group arrives in Russia
Peace Corps launches a new approach in Moscow as 100 volunteers, aged about 41 on average, arrive to advise small businesses and farms rather than dig ditches. The group includes Robert Walker and his wife Kelly, aiming for career fulfillment while navigating Soviet perceptions and cultural cautions from Russian officials.
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Moscow embraces American cars as symbol of status
In Russia's Moscow market the nouveau riche buy American vehicles like Dodge Caravan Ford Mustang Cadillac and Lincoln at prices far above U.S. levels. Dealers report strong demand reflecting status signaling amid widespread poverty while a few flout inflation by investing rubles in luxury autos and imported goods.
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Study finds married moms happiest among working women
Washington report on a University of Montreal study shows married professional women with children top life satisfaction, followed by married professionals without children, with single, childless women least content. Income similar across groups except physicians.
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