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Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station is located in Khakassia Republic on the Yenisei river. The plant is the largest in Russia and #6 largest in the world.

Almost a year ago (August 17, 2009) an accident happened at the station that caused flooding of the engine and turbine rooms, 74 people died. Here are the photos of the station captured this month (June 2010) by Misha Maklakov showing the process of station rebuilding and reconstruction. All the photos are clickable.

Sayano–Shushenskaya Dam, Russia rebuilding view

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Jun/10

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Ulyanovsk oblast page was updated

The information about Ulyanovsk oblast history, climate, economics was added.

Ulyanovsk oblast, Russia village view

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Jun/10

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Udmurt republic page was updated

We have added the information about Udmurt republic history, resources, climate, economics.

Udmurt republic, Russia village view

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In the year of 1837 Russian entrepreneur A.N.Demidov sponsored the Russian trip of an artist from France A.Durand. Here is the third part of the pictures made by the artist during his travel (all the pictures are clickable). FirstSecond, Fourth parts of the pictures.

Russia, the year of 1837 view

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May/10

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Tyumen oblast page was updated

The information about Tyumen oblast history, resources, economics was added.

Tyumen oblast, Russia winter view

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May/10

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The picturesque views of Russian dacha

A lot of urban families in Russia have so called dachas – the small parcels of personal land located near the city.

Dachas are the places of resting and growing some vegetables, berries, fruits. And here are the picturesque pictures captured at one of such dachas. All the photos are clickable.

Russian dacha scenery

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May/10

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Tver oblast page was updated

We have added the info about Tver oblast climate, economics, attractions for visitors.

Tver oblast, Russia scenery

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The following mansion was constructed in Samara city on the bank of Volga river in 1908-1909 by the local merchant K.P.Golovkin.  The whole idea of the project and all the details belong to the merchant himself. Today the place is also known as “The mansion with elephants”. The photos were captured by golema.

Samara city, Russia mansion with elephants

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May/10

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Tuva Republic page was updated

We have added the info about Tuva Republic people traditional culture, features of the republic.

Tuva Republic, Russia nature view

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Tutaev is a small town with the population of about 40,000 located in Yaroslavl oblast of Russia. The settlement was first time mentioned in the year of 1370. Today the town is the part of famous Golden Ring of Russia and is known as the “Volga River gem”. The photos were captured by Maxim Yashin.

Tutaev town, Russia view

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