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/^t/But, is the atmosphere of a small town that nice indeed? We should keep in mind that such a place is often filled with air of spreading rumours. Everybody knows almost everything about anyone else. Unfortunately, and yet unavoidably, nearly each family keeps up with Joneses. Youth do not have much entertainment. Theatres and cinemas, clubs and discos are rather typical for inner cities and can rarely be found in boroughs. That is why so many young adults seek an opportunity to throw away their hometown and live in a big city. In fact, small towns do not have much to offer if we look at them from this point of view.