It's a Bit of a Mixed Impression, Here

I can't say enough about the neighbourhood of my new apartment. It's it's got a lot of parks. And families. And yes, at least one "Satriole's-was-a-less-conspicuous-front-for-the-mob"-type restaurant, but then it has this:

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And these:

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And this:

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All within walking distance of my flat!

So can someone please explain the large piles of--um--horse poop that I see a several times every day?

Because I have yet to see a single horse in the neighbourhood...

I'll spare you a pic but it just doesn't jive with the surroundings... but then, Russia can be that way...