10. All Russians are communists. Russia had a communist government when it became part of the Soviet Union in 1922. But it wasn’t a communist state before that and it hasn’t been since the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. In fact, the Russian government was occasionally criticized in the 1990s for having too few regulations … More Some misconceptions about Russia and Russians.
GAZ-A Aero In the post-revolutionary Russia there was no place avtomotosportu. The famous Russo-Balt S24/55 disappeared (the donkey in a private collection, was tragically killed in troubled years, went under the knife or the Bolsheviks as a relic of imperialism – an open question), and new sports cars do not fit into the five-year program. … More Vintage Russian Race Cars – GAZ-A Aero
Object “221” Another Secret Base Found In course of recent events, another secret base of the former Soviet Union comes to light. In Crimea near Balaklava where a top-secret submarine base is already located this second site “Object 221” has been discovered. This second bunker was planned to protect the upper élite of Black Sea … More Top Secret Abandoned Submarine Base in the Ukraine – Part II
The Simple Life I knew that coming to Russia I would learn a lot. Many of these things are easy to understand as Kazan is a modern city. We have access most everything we need here, from convenience stores on every corner (run and owned by locals) to our Mega Mall that’s 15 minutes away … More The simple “Life in Russia”
Life in Martinique Top reasons to visit Martinique 1. The beaches, duh. You really can’t go wrong with beaches when it comes to Martinique. The white sand and crystal clear water are reason enough to spend time on the island. Blend that with the fact that they’re rarely crowded, and you’ve got yourself the perfect … More Mirror Reflections – Martinique & Russia
1. Natalia Peshkova Natalia Peshkova was drafted into the Russian Army straight out of high school at age 17. She was trained with weapons that didn’t work and then sent off with a unit so woefully equipped that at one time a horse ate her felt boot as she slept, forcing her to make do … More Russian Women War Heroes
I was surfing the web and found this very interesting article on these spherical military weapons. It was all in Russian so I had to translate it. Sorry if it’s not the best. But it should prove to be an interesting read. In the bowl is a all one – the wheels , and the … More Russian Spherical Military Weapons
In the days of the Soviet Union, Christmas was suppressed and not celebrated very much if at all. To most Russians now New Year day has become the most important event of the year. It’s a time when you will find entire neighborhoods up until the wee hours of the morning shooting off fireworks. Gathering … More S Rozhdestvom – Merry Christmas
“Bridging” Life in Yemen Shahara famous for the Bridge of Sighs which is even featured on the country’s 10 Rial coin. This engineering marvel spans a sheer 300 foot deep canyon. Built in the early 17th Century, this famous bridge has stood the test of time. From both sides of the bridge the mountains parted … More Mirror Reflections – Yemen & Abkhazia (Former USSR)
Life in the Isle of Man News from 2011 Back to the moon? The Isle of Man is the fifth most likely country in the world to return to the lunar surface Industry insiders have already said the island is already ‘punching above its weight’ in the 21st century space race. But although they are … More Mirror Reflections – Isle of Man & Russia
Sumo People of Nicaragua Nicaragua It is a Spanish-speaking country. Ninety five percent of the people speak Spanish, and the other five percent is indigenous languages including Miskito, Sumo, Rama, Garifuna, and Creole. Their address system is very unique. The do not use any street names to get around. Instead they use reference points and … More Mirror Reflections – Nicaragua & Russia
Come and swing with me as I celebrate my 57th year on the planet Okay, okay so Russia does some strange things to a person’s mind. But let’s have some fun anyway. Oh by the way it’s also been a year since I started this blog “Woooopppiiiieeee” Related articles Mirror Reflections – China & Russia … More It’s a day to celebrate – 57 years on the planet
Life in Kyrgyzstan A time for reflection Posted on October 26, 2013 My overseas placement and I have had a very interesting relationship. It’s been two and a half months and in that time, I’ve gone from hating everything to loving everything.. and back again many times, sometimes finding some footing in the middle. It’s an … More Mirror Reflections – Kyrgyzstan & Russia
Deep in the Ural Mountains of Russia lies a beautiful, picturesque body of water called Lake Karachay. But don’t get too close—it’s a silent killer, and it’s been constantly emitting lethal doses of radiation for the past 60 years. In the mid 1940s, the Soviet Union built a secret city in the Southern Urals called … More Lake Karachay – Russia’s Beauty and Beast
10. Monument to Minin & Pozhavsky Nizhny Novgorod Minin and Pozharsky liberated Moscow from foreign clutches. Their feat was commemorated by the construction of the Monument to Minin and Pozharsky, which was commissioned in 1812 to mark the bicentennial of this event, and was to be placed in Minin’s hometown of Nizhny Novgorod. However, Tsar … More Top 10 Statues of Russia (and former USSR)
One of the best know Inventors of Russia was a man by the name of Leon Theremin. Though this is the name he is know by, his birth name was Lev Sergeyevich Termen, his family being of German-French ancestry. His career as a inventor spans over 50 years and reads like a best selling international … More The Man who Created – “The Thing”
Between the Moscow and Yauza rivers on one of Moscow’s seven hills lies one more cold war bunker. The area has an old town feel, the streets are lines with pre-revolutionary buildings, it’s a quiet neighborhood with churches and monasteries that has survived the throes of Soviet “modernization.” Many of these building were built in … More 1950’s Secret Bunker for Russia’s Military Elite – “Open to the Public”
Just before the revolution in 1916 Gregory Zhuravlev laid on his death bed, his face was calm and like a willing soldier he faced death straight on. At the bottom of his bed his sister wept tears of grief when he took his last breath. On his chest was his final icon which at that … More “Behold the Man” – Part I
Just outside the main entrance to the Kazan Kremlin there is a monument dedicated to the famous Tatar poet Musa Jälil. The monument was unveiled in 1985 and depicts the poet defiantly standing on rocks while his hands are tied and his legs wrapped in barbed wire. Jälil was captured by the Nazis during the … More Kazan Poets – Part II
The True Russian Heart Hospitality is a great Russian virtue. Russian hospitality is known all over the world. Russian people are glad to welcome its guests and care of them as if they were relatives. An invitation to a Russian’s home is a real treat and education into the true meaning of hospitality. Visit a … More The True Russian Heart
State and Society The Russian Heritage Russia has a history of power centrally concentrated in the economy, culture, education, media, religion, and citizens private lives. Initiative has been stifled in the process. The Bureaucracy In the USSR many officials considered themselves a superior species, appointed to drive the herds of human cattle. Nepotism, friendships, or … More Culture and Character of Russia Part II
Culture and Character Egalitarianism Egalitarianism is a social philosophy that advocates the removal of inequities among persons and a more equal distribution of benefits. This is rooted in the agricultural village milieu, not an invention of Communism. Peasants could not leave the mir without an internal passport, issued by their heads of household. Russians are … More Culture and Character of Russia
Victory Park Victory Memorial Park is located in the center of the city of Kazan within the Novo-Savinovinovskogo district, it can be found at the intersection of Prospect and Bondarenko Yamasheva Husain. This park is a memorial to the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War and is of great national importance. The … More Great Patriotic War Memorial in Victory Park, Kazan
In 1991, when the Kuibyshev was renamed Samara, a building in the city center was opened to the public, which for half a century was known only to a handful of people. This building was Stalin’s bunker, which was the deepest structure created during the Second World War, today when foreign tourists come to Samara, … More World War II best held Secret “Revealed” in Samara, Russia
1. Underground Passages – where you cross the street without stoplights or the dangers of traffic. Most of them are lined with kiosks selling flowers, food, shoes, tickets to cultural shows, books, and other necessities. These “переходи” are especially useful during the brutal winters. Some are simple passageways, others are grand labyrinthine shopping malls. The … More Ten things Russians want you to know about real life in Russia.
Akhshtyrskaya cave 1. The Akhshtyrskaya cave site is one of the most famous in all of Europe. The cave was discovered at the beginning of XX century by a French scholar, E. Martel. During all the years of excavations more than 6000 bones have been accounted for, 92% of which belonged to cave bears. The … More Cave Bears, Dolmens, and Waterfalls “Oh my” Ten things to do in Sochi
Ten Things Never to Say or Do in Russia Sometimes, knowing what NOT to do is even more important if you want to fit in or at least produce a good impression. Read on to find out about ten Russian social taboos. Don’t come to visit empty-handed If you’re invited over for dinner, or just … More Ten Things Never to Say or Do in Russia
Below are photos of labor prison camps of Soviet Time Gulag stands for “Chief Administration of Corrective Labor Camps.” The system of Stalin’s labor camps was the most monstrous death factory in all history, with ‘production’ exceeding even WWII Holocaust. Around 40 million died in Gulag labor camps Camps were located in Taiga, a huge … More Ghosts from the Past – Abandoned Gulags Revisited
Oily Rocks the city above the Caspian sea commissioned by Joseph Stalin in the 1940′s. This Dystopian landscape connects tower blocks, factories and a cultural palace through a sprawling network of dilapidated roads which were once supported by it’s sunken ship foundations. Behind this enigmatic name lies the first and largest offshore oil town ever … More Modern Day Atlantis – Being reclaimed by the Sea
The city, Itil, was the capital of the Khazars, a powerful nation that adopted Judaism as its official religion more than 1,000 years ago, only to disappear, leaving little trace of its culture. It was mentioned in medieval travellers’ accounts but Soviet dictator Josef Stalin banned any research into the city and the Khazars, fearing … More Itil a Jewish City rediscovered in Russia – Once feared by Stalin
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