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Upon arriving at the bus station, the narrator admires the architecture of the facility while preparing for the short journey to the village of Cucho, near the Gulag. The bus experience in Perm is whimsical; bus drivers carry a reputation for their brusque demeanor, and minor comedic exchanges ensue as the narrator navigates the language barrier. Despite the challenges, there’s an inevitable charm in traveling through local means, encountering the spirit of Perm.