August 2017

Modernizing MiG-31 jets at Top Secret Falcon Factory

2017/08/29

One of the top secret Russian factories “Sokol” (Falcon) there is a modernization process of Russian MiG-31s going on. It’s almost impossible to get inside, however this photographer was allowed for a few minutes in to take the photos. Here is the story of how one of the most secret factories in the country work. This is MIG-31 modernization...

Modernizing MiG-31 jets at Top Secret Falcon Factory

2017/08/29

First August Snow in Yakutia, Russia

2017/08/29

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Today, August 29, first snow has hit Yakutia, Russia. Social media is filled with photos and here are some of them. As we say in Russia “we have a short summer, however it’s not very snowy”. Sometimes the saying is … Read more....

First August Snow in Yakutia, Russia

2017/08/29

Private Photos of Soviet Officers Fighting a War in Angola

2017/08/28

It’s no wonder Soviet state was helping some sides in Angola war. Here are some photos of the Russian veterans from their private albums. Rare seen private photos of Soviet pilots, tank commanders and other officers who fought on Angolan ground. Many soldiers from Angola were studying how to fight and how to use arms in Russia. “People...

Private Photos of Soviet Officers Fighting a War in Angola

2017/08/28

Only in Russia photos, part 12

2017/08/28

Another selection of photos that can be called “Only in Russia”. Like, where else you can see an ancient Russian castle, Russian orthodox church and.. elephants eating grass on the roadside? More inside. VIP customers get carpeted parkings in this establishment. Chair is broken? No problem. This animal print is so trendy that even tough...

Only in Russia photos, part 12

2017/08/28

Russian Expo in New York in 1959

2017/08/27

In June 1959, there was a Russian (Soviet) expo in New York, where Soviet country presented their best achievements, and LIFE magazine has visited the event and made those photos. The interior of the event was decorated with fake birch trees. They presented the examples of Russian fast-constructed houses that were erected in thousands...

Russian Expo in New York in 1959

2017/08/27