I'm preparing for my first lesson tomorrow, so I'll keep this short. Here is a picture of a cute Russian tradition. When people get married, it is common to fasten a lock to some structure--bridges are very popular--as a sign of permanence and dedication. In some places in Moscow, pretty much every available fence railing has at least a few locks on it, and the tradition exists here in Vladimir too. This is a picture of a few locks on a bridge near the center of town. The lighter red lock says Anya and Andrei; the darker one says Anton and Irina.