European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 9, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse W n it a a Xvi x Heads of state Many of the traditional Little wooden stacking dolls called matrix shias now feature the face of Boris Yeltsin and other political to treasures a a Naslis amps photos by Ken George Moscow Flea Market features capitalism at its most Basic by Randy Pruitt staff writer two men bundled up like bears stand shivering in the Snow. They shift from one foot to the other a two step Waltz to Ward off the Bone penetrating cold. One Uncas a bottle of Vodka takes a nip and passes it to his Comrade. A Toast to a successful Day. It s 8 30 . The pair Are businessmen of sorts and they Are not alone. Nor Are they the Only Vodka sippers. Other russians trudge onto the scene. Since 6 . They be been setting up alongside each other to transform an Ordinary Walkway into a sidewalk carnival. Welcome to the Izmailova open air Market Moscow s biggest and Best Flea Market. For weekend shoppers and curious tourists it s the Best show in town. Here you la find Miles of matrix shias stacked wooden dolls that fit into one another and piles of exquisitely continued on Page a vendors shoppers and browsers face freezing temperatures to engage in free Enterprise. At left a dealer warmed by a Beer gives a thumbs up sign As she Waits for passers by to make an offer on her goods. April 9, 1992 stripes Magazine 3
