On the main beach itself, there are dozens of shops selling souvenirs, toys, clothes and fast food.

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Selling souvenirs to foreign tourists was an ideal job for Ternovskiy.

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It has also moved into retailing, selling vast quantities of souvenirs and branded products.

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Mike Flathers, a vendor selling Kerry- Edwards souvenirs inside the FleetCenter, said there was little doubt security was strict.

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