The Varnica and Benders almost merge into one locality, but between them are control posts, where they have to bring documents and sometimes wait hours in line, while life on both sides of the posts is closely intertwined: the residents of Bender come to Varnica for purchases, money and packages, speak Russian, Romanian and Ukrainian, compare prices, salaries, habits [...]
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The Varnica and Benders almost merge into one locality, but between them are control posts, where they have to bring documents and sometimes wait hours in line, while life on both sides of the posts is closely intertwined: the residents of Bender come to Varnica for purchases, money and packages, speak Russian, Romanian and Ukrainian, compare prices, salaries, habits [...]