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Bad Phone Problems

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Rufus1 Just Starting Joined: 03 Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Hundleby, England	Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:55 pm    Post subject: Bad Phone Problems Hello Everyone, I am from England and I was wondering if anyone else has had similar difficulties getting through to a mobile number in St Petersburg? I have been phoning my Girlfriend in St Petersburg for just over a year and it has never been easy to get a connection. However, for the last month or so we have only been able to get a connection for a few seconds at a time before it cuts off. I wondered if others have had this problem? I am particularly interested to know if people from other countries with better diplomatic relations with Russia than Britain are having an easier time? I also wonder if I am being blocked by Russian authorities? This is becuase one day I told my Girlfriend I'd bought a book by Alexander Litvinenko. Having read the book and two other by Anna Politskovskya I wouldn't be surprised if this was the case. Does anyone have any thoughts. All the best to everyone, Rufus
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BrianR Frequent Guest Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 58 Location: Sydney, Australia	Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Bad Phone Problems I have had no problems getting through to my Fiancee in St Petersburg. I am in Australia, and I have called from my mobile, my land-line and Skype.
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mister_wizzz VIP Joined: 27 May 2004 Posts: 582	Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Bad Phone Problems Rufus1 wrote: Hello Everyone, I am from England and I was wondering if anyone else has had similar difficulties getting through to a mobile number in St Petersburg? I have been phoning my Girlfriend in St Petersburg for just over a year and it has never been easy to get a connection. However, for the last month or so we have only been able to get a connection for a few seconds at a time before it cuts off. I wondered if others have had this problem? I am particularly interested to know if people from other countries with better diplomatic relations with Russia than Britain are having an easier time? I also wonder if I am being blocked by Russian authorities? This is becuase one day I told my Girlfriend I'd bought a book by Alexander Litvinenko. Having read the book and two other by Anna Politskovskya I wouldn't be surprised if this was the case. Does anyone have any thoughts. All the best to everyone, Rufus Be careful, may be there is some Putinium in your cup of tea...
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Rufus1 Just Starting Joined: 03 Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Hundleby, England	Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:20 am    Post subject: Thanks Brian, thanks very much for the information about phoning St Petersburg from Australia. Mister_wizz, I'll keep a close eye on my tea and indeed all my drinks.
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gomer WayToRussified Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 445	Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:03 am    Post subject: Since you're British, don't kick any rocks that are basketball size or larger while in Russian city. If a stranger gives you a pat on the back as they walk past you, it may have been more than just a pat you were given.
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