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question:You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old. Write a title for this article: I can’t count how many times I’ve heard that warning in the 14 months since I decided to move to Moscow from Berlin. It’s as if I were entering a war zone. In fairness, those 14 months have seen a string of calamitous events that have left much of Russia transformed: the annexation of Crimea; war in eastern Ukraine; the deterioration of relations with the West; sanctions; President Vladimir V. Putin’s clampdown on political opposition, media and the arts; and the collapse of the ruble and slowdown of the Russian economy. Not surprisingly, tourism is part of that stagnation. Since the beginning of 2014, tourism to Russia has declined 35 percent, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia. Tourism from the West has been cut in half. Yet for visitors, life generally goes on as usual in the affluent, cosmopolitan centers of Moscow and St. Petersburg where the vast majority of foreign tourists spend most or all of their time. Except for areas near the Ukraine border or in the long-embattled North Caucasus, there are no major Western advisories against travel to Russia. The State Department is the most cautious, warning Americans against attending demonstrations and urging “good security practices” in public places. Still, contrary to the images often evoked by the news media, there’s little evidence to suggest that Russia’s top destinations are any less safe now for visitors than they were a few years ago. That’s not to say there has not been a change in mood. As a Western tourist anywhere, it’s often a good idea to avoid political discussions in places with very drunk people, but even more so in Russia. Helped along by television propaganda, many people in Russia blame the West for their current economic problems and the war in Ukraine. The proportion of Russians who say they have a negative view of the United States has more than doubled over the past year, according to a recent poll by the independent Levada-Center. Yet there’s a sizable gap between what is said in opinion polls, and what’s represented in everyday interactions. Or as my friend Maria Baronova, a prominent opposition activist, once put it: “We hate you Americans so much that we treat you like V.I.P.s.” Long gone may be the days when speaking loudly in American English was the best way to make it past “face control” at the entrances of Moscow’s exclusive nightclubs, but after nearly a year here, I have yet to see or hear of Western tourists being harassed because of their nationality. I’ve witnessed more anti-American sentiment in Berlin, albeit of the smug European leftist variety, than I have in Moscow. “I was expecting way more of a difference,” said Kate Wood, a 16-year-old from Chapel Hill, N.C., who was visiting Moscow for the second time as part of an annual church trip to volunteer at an orphanage in the Kirov region. I came upon her and several of her fellow congregants eating ice cream and speaking loudly in English at a cafe on the ground floor of GUM department store on Red Square. “I guess I was thinking that we would need to keep a lower profile,” added Ms. Wood, who was last in Moscow before Western sanctions or the war in eastern Ukraine, “but no one’s reacted badly to us at all, and we’re even kind of loud.” Probably the biggest selling point for visiting Russia now, though, is the drastic devaluation of the ruble, which lost more than half its worth at the end of last year. Even taking into account inflation (recorded at 16.7 percent in February) and the ruble’s considerable rebound over the past few months, the country is more affordable than at any time in recent memory. At the beginning of 2014, a dollar bought 32.86 rubles. In mid-April this year, it bought 49.80. For tourists, this means paying 15 to 50 percent less for just about everything. A year ago, a cappuccino in Moscow cost the equivalent of 8 or 9. Now it’s rarely more than 5. Though airlines, even Russia’s Aeroflot, keep their tickets indexed at dollar rates, most hotels have not substantially raised their ruble prices. This means that the starting room rate in June at the Sheraton Palace, which is 11,900 rubles, has decreased from 362 to 226. A room at a budget hotel goes for around 50 these days, and a double at the Ritz-Carlton, at 28,910 rubles, was once just short of 900 and now comes in just over 550. In fact, luxury hotels in Moscow actually reported an 8 percent uptick in occupancy in the first two months of 2015, apparently because of travelers upgrading from midrange because of the currency rate, according to a recent report cited by The Moscow Times. Though some tourist attractions have increased the entrance fee in rubles, they are still more affordable for visitors with foreign currency. The Kremlin’s entrance fee has increased since the beginning of 2014 from 350 to 500 rubles, but in dollars, it has dropped from 10.65 to 9.54. Entrance for non-Russians to the Tretyakov State Gallery, with its stunning collection of medieval Russian religious art, is now 450 instead of 360 rubles, but its dollar price has dropped 10 percent. Most cathedrals and churches seem not to have increased their entrance fees, nor has the phenomenal Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, meaning all are around 40 percent cheaper for visitors. The State Hermitage Museum there seems to be the only major attraction that is actually more expensive for foreigners, though not by much. It doubled its price in rubles, but the dollar price increased by about a buck. Ruble ticket prices to the Bolshoi Theater have not changed. A decent seat for an opera or ballet on the recently refurbished historic stage still sells in the 3,000- to 9,000-ruble range, which used to start around 90 but now starts at 57. Of course, that’s only if you manage to buy from the theater itself. The scalper racket is as strong as ever, but even scalpers’ more capricious price schemes, anywhere from 50 to upward of 500, are now further within range of budget travelers. Restaurants and bars are now significantly more affordable for foreigners, and the economic crisis means they are less crowded. But even if a reservation is no longer indispensable, eating out requires a bit more strategizing. The culinary scenes in Moscow and St. Petersburg expanded greatly in the past decade, with international cuisine dominating the field: French, Japanese, Italian, Thai or, to mixed effect, some fusion of two or more. But because of Mr. Putin’s retaliatory ban on Western food imports, many Muscovites’ most beloved Continental-style restaurants either cannot find or can’t afford the ingredients they once relied on, and many have seen a drop-off in quality. The fare at sleek Ragout, urbane Ugolek and Jean Jacques, the favorite French bistro of the Russian opposition, is not what it used to be, and though Strelka Bar still has some of the best cocktails in town, its menu has also taken a hit. It’s a safer bet these days to go for food whose source is closer to home. LavkaLavka in Moscow and Cococo, its even better sister restaurant in St. Petersburg, are the best of the innovative restaurants offering updated, farm-to-table takes on traditional Russian cuisine. Dishes like Cococo’s “tourist’s breakfast,” a cylinder of pearl barley, lightly salted beef tartare, smoked herbs and quail egg served theatrically in a blackened half tin can, or LavkaLavka’s memorable borscht with organic beets, brisket and cured pork fat (known in Russia as salo) — plus both restaurants’ homemade vodka infusions — will convert the staunchest nonbelievers. And the 40 percent markdown makes dinner feel like a steal. “This is a very good moment to try to change the image of Russia and to attract tourists from different countries, because the ruble is so cheap,” said Maya Lomidze, the executive director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia. Indeed, some companies have managed to offset losses by using the ruble crash as a marketing angle. “We make connections on the exchange rate to attract tourists and agents from different countries, and I think it works quite well,” said Olya Skoveleva, a travel manager at Visit Russia, a private tour company that actually reports a 15 percent increase in Western tourists in the past year. The Westerners’ most popular destinations by far are Moscow and St. Petersburg, but the company also sends them to Sochi and the Black Sea or to smaller towns along the so-called Golden Ring of small cities northeast of Moscow, albeit in the company of an official guide. Ms. Skoveleva said that many visitors are initially quite concerned for their safety but are ultimately reassured. “We explain to them that nothing will disturb them regarding the political issues,” she said. “Considering the international situation and how it appears in the media, it is even sometimes surprising to me, but it’s the reality.” “Putin,” she added, “is not the whole country.” Sign up to receive our NYT Living newsletter, a weekly roundup of lifestyle news from the Style, Travel and Food sections delivered to your inbox. A version of this article appears in print on April 26, 2015, on page TR4 of the New York edition with the headline: Russia’s Troubles Have a Flip Side. Order Reprints| Today's Paper|Subscribe
answer:"Russian Roots: Exploring Moscow and St. Petersburg" - A Journey Through the Culture and History of Russia's Top Destinations in the Present Day, "Visiting Russia: It's Still Safe and More Affordable Than Ever!" I chose this title because it summarizes the main points of the article in a positive way. The article mentions that although there have been negative events in Russia recently, it is still safe for visitors to travel to the major destinations like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Additionally, the devaluation of the ruble has made traveling to Russia more affordable than it has been in a long time. The title focuses on these positive aspects to encourage people to consider visiting Russia despite any concerns they may have heard.,Exploring Roubles: The Upside of Troubles in Russia for Tourists
question:You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old. Math Problem Solve 6*i = 28 - 46 for i.
answer:Alright, little buddy! We have a math problem that says 6 * i = 28 - 46, and we need to find out what i is. First, let's see what 28 - 46 is. If we take away 46 from 28, we get -18 (since 46 is greater than 28, we know the answer will be negative). So now, our problem looks like this: 6 * i = -18. We want to find out what i is, so let's divide both sides of the equation by 6. That means we're going to split the -18 into 6 equal parts. When we do that, we find out that i equals -3. Because -3 times 6 equals -18. So, the answer is i = -3. Great job!,Okay little buddy! Let's solve the math problem together. We're given the equation 6 * i = 28 - 46. First, let's subtract the two numbers, like when you bake a cake and need to mix the ingredients. We have 28 - 46, which is equal to -18. So our equation becomes: 6 * i = -18. Now, we need to find out what number 'i' is. Imagine you have 6 apples in a bag. If you want to have -18 apples, how many times do you need to take apples out of the bag? (Remember, a minus sign means you have too many apples, so you take apples away) To find 'i', we need to divide -18 by 6. When we divide -18 by 6, we get -3. So the answer is -3. This means when we have i = -3, our equation becomes: 6 * (-3) = -18, which is correct! So, i = -3 is the answer! Good job solving the equation together!, Sure, I'd be happy to help you solve this problem! First, let's remember that the letter "i" is used in mathematics to represent a special number called the imaginary unit. It's defined as the square root of -1, which means that i * i = -1. Now, let's get back to our problem: 6 * i = 28 - 46 To solve for "i", we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. We can do this by dividing both sides of the equation by 6: i = (28 - 46) / 6 Now, we just need to simplify the right-hand side of the equation: i = -18 / 6 i = -3 So, in this problem, the value of "i" is -3!
question:You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old. There have always been Arsenal supporters outside London, and since the advent of satellite television, a supporter's attachment to a football club has become less dependent on geography. Consequently, Arsenal have a significant number of fans from beyond London and all over the world; in 2007, 24 UK, 37 Irish and 49 other overseas supporters clubs were affiliated with the club. A 2011 report by SPORT+MARKT estimated Arsenal's global fanbase at 113 million. The club's social media activity was the fifth highest in world football during the 2014–15 season. Answer this question, if possible (if impossible, reply "unanswerable"): What was the world ranking of Arsenal's social media in 2015-15 season?
answer:Sure, I can help you with that! In the 2014-2015 season, Arsenal's social media activity was the fifth highest out of all the football clubs in the world. Isn't that amazing? It shows that a lot of people around the world were interested in following Arsenal's news and updates on social media.,In the 2014-15 season, Arsenal's social media activity was ranked 5th highest in world football.,The Arsenal football club's social media ranking in the 2014-15 season was the fifth highest in the world.
question:You are an AI assistant. Provide a detailed answer so user don’t need to search outside to understand the answer. Please answer the following question: Build a movie plot around this: Which one of the convicts kills a guard during the escape? Vanessa A:
answer:Title: "Escape from Hartster Prison" A: The film opens with a panoramic aerial shot of Hartster Prison, a high-security facility notorious for its harsh regime and seemingly unbreakable security measures. Scene 1: A group of six hardened, seasoned convicts share the same worn-out cell. Each has their distinct demeanor and backstory, ranging from seasoned criminals to petty thieves. However, all share an unquenchable longing for freedom. Vanessa, a cunning and calculating mastermind, hatches an assassination plot to overpower the orderlies and make an escape from the high-security prison. In their crowded and claustrophobic cell, Vanessa convinces her fellow accomplices to rely on her expertise in undermining the prison system. A series of meticulously orchestrated events follow where they craft weapons, prepare for the heist, and learn each other's strengths and weaknesses. Scene 2: During the night of the carefully planned jailbreak, these skilled escapees strategize their moves. They face multiple guards and obstacles but manage to take them out with their skills and weaponry. Just as the escape seems imminent, Vanessa ends up in a desperate attempt to save her allies' lives. As they approach the heavily guarded perimeter fence, they come across a guard post. In a bid to save her allies, Vanessa mercilessly kills the lone guard, allowing her accomplices to rush past and jump over the perimeter fence, escaping into the night. Scene 3: Once free, the convicts part ways, some choosing to pursue vengeance, while others decide to start a new life elsewhere. At the same time, the authorities panic, sensing an imminent threat to their authority and losing face. Vanessa, in a moment of reflection, contemplates her life choices and her decision seems to haunt her. She struggles with feelings of guilt and remorse for her actions, particularly in assassinating the guard during the jailbreak. Eventually, with the help of an active investigator, she seriously considers turning herself for the greater good and bring the stakes of their crime to an end. Scene 4: As the movie reaches its climax, Vanessa confronts the chase of both the authorities and her own conscience. Battling both her emotions and the hunter squad, she successfully hands herself over to the police, potentially securing the freedom of her former accomplices. "Escape from Hartster Prison" concludes with Vanessa's noble sacrifice, her unquenchable yearning for freedom, and her echoes of remorse, turning her once-tight-knit group of allies into fugitives—each facing an uncertain future, with a grim reminder of the unattainable price of freedom. The final shot tracks the soul-weary law officer racing against time to reach Vanessa's former accomplices before they find a way to reunite.,Title: "Vanessa’s Verdict" The setting takes place at the notorious Dunhearst Women's Penitentiary. Vanessa Johnson, a charismatic but tough woman who was unjustly convicted for a crime she didn't commit, is serving a lifetime without parole. Throughout the film, Vanessa seeks only one thing: Freedom! She spends her first few years in prison keeping her head down, planning, and gathering necessary elements for the perfect escape. Along the way, she gains the trust and respect of fellow inmates, orchestrating a sisterhood based on shared struggles and the common desire for freedom. The inmates decide to stage an audacious prison break. On the day of the escape, tensions are high as they execute their meticulously crafted plan, which involves a diversion in the cafeteria to cause chaos as cover. However, things don't go exactly as planned. As they're traversing through the hidden underground routes discovered by Vanessa, they unexpectedly encounter one of the toughest prison guards, Officer Perkins. Perkins, known for his cruel treatment of prisoners and relentless commitment to maintaining control, attempts to thwart their escape. During the sudden and intense confrontation, a brawl ensues. In the struggle, Vanessa ends up in a one-on-one with Perkins, desperately trying to keep her escape plan from falling apart. Caught between the longing for freedom and the immediate danger, Vanessa makes a tough call and kills Officer Perkins to protect her crew and keep their hope for freedom alive. This act of Vanessa's is a pinnacle point, building an influential emotional arc for her character. In the remaining plot, Vanessa and the inmates navigate their way through chaos, police pursuits, and moral struggles. The escape is not only about physical freedom but also about Vanessa's fight against the corrupt system that led to her imprisonment. All along, Vanessa has to deal with the internal moral conflict from killing Perkins and the subsequent emotional turmoil. The movie concludes with Vanessa’s group successfully escaping from Dunhearst. Vanessa, now a fugitive and a murderer, must grapple with her newfound freedom and the weight of her actions, setting the stage for a possible sequel., Title: "Vanessa's Revenge" In a women's prison situated in a remote mountainous region, Vanessa, a convicted murderer, counts down the days to her parole hearing. She has maintained her innocence throughout her sentence, but her pleas have fallen on deaf ears. Convicted on flimsy evidence, she has served her time quietly and diligently, earning the respect of both the inmates and the guards. Among the prisoners, Vanessa is known for her intelligence, resourcefulness, and a deep-seated desire for justice. She has made no secret of her intention to clear her name once she's released. One day, a new inmate, Raven, arrives at the prison. Raven is a seasoned criminal, known for her cunning and violence. She is serving time for a series of armed robberies. Raven is intrigued by Vanessa's story and the two women form an unlikely friendship. Raven proposes a daring escape plan, promising to help Vanessa find the evidence she needs to clear her name. The day of the escape arrives. The women overpower a young, inexperienced guard named Sarah, taking her hostage. As they make their way through the prison's labyrinthine tunnels, a second guard, a veteran named Jim, confronts them. In the ensuing struggle, Vanessa's desire for freedom and justice overpowers her. She grabs a hidden shank and, with a look of desperation and determination, she stabs Jim, killing him instantly. The women escape, but not without consequences. The rest of the movie follows Vanessa and Raven on their journey to find the evidence that will clear Vanessa's name. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and dangers, with Vanessa grappling with the guilt of having killed a man, even if he was a prison guard. In the end, they find the evidence they need, and Vanessa's name is cleared. However, Vanessa turns herself in, confessing to Jim's murder. She argues that she acted in self-defense and that her intent was not to kill, but to escape. The jury agrees, and Vanessa is acquitted. The movie ends with Vanessa walking out of the courtroom, a free woman, but with the knowledge that her pursuit of justice has come at a great cost.