A circular, cast-iron manhole cover is set into asphalt pavement
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Kazan, Russia
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A circular, cast-iron manhole cover is set into asphalt pavement

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A circular, cast-iron manhole cover is set into asphalt pavement. The cover is embossed with a design that includes a large numeral "1" at the center, surrounded by wheat stalks. Inscribed above the "1" are Cyrillic letters that appear to read "КОПЕЙКА" (Kopeika), which translates to "kopeck" or "penny". Below this, the year "1979" is clearly visible. The edge of the manhole cover has some additional embossed text, partially obscured by wear and dirt, but some characters are discernible, including "ОСТ. 363". The manhole cover is damp and shows signs of wear, with some dirt and debris adhering to its surface. To the right and bottom of the manhole cover, a puddle of water has formed on the asphalt. The surrounding asphalt is also wet in places, suggesting recent rain. The overall environment appears to be an outdoor urban setting, possibly a street or sidewalk, based on the pavement and the presence of a manhole. There are no people or animals visible in the image. The image is taken from a top-down perspective. This specific manhole cover is a known artifact found in the city of Kazan, Russia, likely part of the Soviet-era infrastructure.