Tag Archives: Москва

Tourism in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

The ЖЖ “History and Modernity” recently posted a collection of Soviet-era travel posters, enticing foreigners to visit the land of Volga barges and Kirghiz peaks, not to mention Gulgas, purges and secret police. The images are – naturally – colorful, … Continue reading →

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Moscow’s 865th Birthday

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

On 1 September 2012, Moscow celebrated its 865th birthday. The Moscow Times put together this photo album of the occasion: http://www.themoscowtimes.com/multimedia/photogalleries/moscows-865th-birthday-party/4874.html?photo=1 Thanks to LP for the link.

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Christian Dior in Moscow, ca 1950s

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

Courtesy of Retronaut http://www.retronaut.co/2010/05/christian-dior-in-the-ussr/

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Posted on May 10, 2012 by

This past weekend Moscow saw a string of protests organized in opposition to Vladimir Putin’s re-inauguration as President of the Russian Federation. After grassroots demonstrations that had waxed and waned dating back to the parliamentary elections in December, the latest … Continue reading →

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Leap-day in Moscow

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

In celebration of February 29, watch this time lapse video of Moscow courtesy of LP:

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Film Trailer: The Darkest Hour

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Despite my affection for Moscow, a city that is undergoing significant turmoil right now, I think I will skip this upcoming flick: Thanks to TV for the recommendation.

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Stop me when you’re surprised

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Given that this happened right near the Kievsky train station I find it particularly amusing. I have scrambled sentences from these (crazy?) Reuters/Moscow Times reports in ascending order of shock value. (1) State TV said preliminary tests showed the driver … Continue reading →

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New Page Added – ПИСЬМОШНАЯ

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

Along the same lines as the page Кто Здесь Звезда? I have compiled some of the better links of the comedy duo Подольск и Рейтов (ПИСЬМОШНАЯ). This is humor reminiscent of Ali G and I must say is a bit … Continue reading →

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I always wondered what goes on in those shower stalls

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Prosecutor Threatens Son of United Russia Deputy 12 April 2011 The Moscow Times In an odd “shower rage” incident, a senior prosecutor and a legislator’s son clashed Friday over a shower stall in a posh fitness club on Rublyovskoye Shosse … Continue reading →

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Now Hiring II (from the archive)

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

The Crazy Daisy is a place up near Sukharevskaya that opened in November. Here is a recruitment sign they posted: Thanks to SLS for the photo

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