The speaker compares transportation in France and Russia. They start by mentioning the French train system, SNCF, and its jingle, which is well-known in France. The speaker then talks about the Russian train system, where the average speed is 50 km/h, and a normal train takes around 9 hours to travel from Saint Petersburg to Moscow.
The speaker also compares the metro systems in Paris and Russia, noting that the Paris metro is more modern and better maintained. In Russia, the metro is older, but the stations are more ornate and resemble museums.
The speaker then talks about buses in France and Russia. In France, buses have a system where the driver doesn't check tickets, but rather relies on a sound signal to validate them. In Russia, buses have a system called "marzouk," which is a hybrid between a bus and a taxi, where passengers can get on and off at any point along the route.
The speaker also talks about taxis in France and Russia, noting that in Russia, there are no requirements for vehicles, so anyone can become a taxi driver.
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Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The average speed of a passenger train in Russia is 50 km per hour.
2. The TGV train in France can reach speeds of 320 kilometers per hour.
3. A normal train in Russia takes around 9 hours to travel from Saint Petersburg to Moscow.
4. A train trip from Moscow to Vladivostok in Russia can take around a week.
5. There are three possible classes on Russian trains: luxury coupe, classic coupe, and platzkart.
6. The platzkart class is the most basic and cheapest option, where passengers travel together in a wagon.
7. Russian trains often have shared facilities, including sinks and toilets.
8. In Russia, there are no showers on trains, and passengers often have to rely on sinks for washing.
9. The roads in France are generally clean and well-maintained, especially on motorways.
10. Motorways are free in Brittany, France.
11. The roads in Russia are often in poor condition, with many potholes and uneven surfaces.
12. In Russia, there are trolleybuses that run on electricity from overhead cables.
13. The Paris metro has a unique sound system that indicates whether a ticket is valid or not.
14. In Russia, there are buses that allow passengers to pay for their tickets remotely using a technology called "passazhirskaya kartochka".
15. Taxis in Russia do not have specific requirements for vehicles, and passengers can pay for their fares using a meter.
16. In Russia, passengers can also use services like Uber or Yandex.Taxi, which do not have specific requirements for vehicles.