Valentine's Day

I thought that March 8, International Women's Day, was the day that people in this region (i.e., former Soviet Union) gave flowers, chocolate, and gifts to the women in their lives. But apparently, at least in Dushanbe, Valentine's Day is big too.

A high-end supermarket had heart decorations:

A special couple's dinner at the Hyatt Regency ($250) was advertised at a jewelry store in the center of town:

In addition to flowers, bears are big here:

...along with cards:

even for kids?

As for Lee and me, we got a special cheesecake delivered from Sevara's Kitchen.