Archive for November 2013
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Sand dunes in the middle of Siberia
2 Comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Travel
What is most unusual in Siberia and in Yakutia Republic in particular? Maybe it is the frost below minus 50 degrees Celsius, permafrost, diamonds, or cruel northern mosquitoes the size of a fist?
You will be surprised, but there is something even more unusual – the desert! Yes, the real desert in the taiga.
Tags: landscapes · Sakha Republic · Siberia
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Perfect illustration of a phrase “Potemkin villages”
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Funny, Politics, Society
In Russia, there is a phrase “Potemkin villages” which means fake things made to impress. It originates from a historical myth of fake villages built on the orders of Prince Potemkin along the route of the Russian Empress Catherine II during her visit in the northern Black Sea region in 1787.
In a remote region recently captured during the war with the Ottoman Empire, she saw numerous buildings, troops, prosperous population. These achievements surprised not only the Empress, but also foreigners, who were traveling with her.
Tags: Suzdal city
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A new look at Russian folk painting
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Art, Culture, Funny
Art painting is the art of decorating any surface by paints and brush. It is considered one of the most popular types of arts and crafts.
In Russian folk art, there are many styles of art painting. You can see the most popular styles (Khokhloma, Gzhel, North-Dvina, Zhostovo, Mezen, Gorodets) with the help of these unusual pictures made by Sasha Vinogradova
really unusual but cool pictures
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Paradise for Bears in the South Kamchatka Wildlife Sanctuary
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos
The South Kamchatka Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the south of Kamchatka. These lands in the far south of the peninsula are the pristine piece of nature without the presence of human beings.
Kuril Lake is located on this territory. It is the largest breeding ground of sockeye in Eurasia. The abundance of fish attracts hundreds of bears. Kuril Lake location on Google Maps. Photos by Igor Shpilenok
Tags: Kamchatka krai
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Rare photos of Yuri Gagarin in everyday life
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in History, People, Photos
Interesting set of photos of Yuri Gagarin – the first man in space. During his life and after death, Yuri Gagarin was shown as the ideal man, the symbol of communism.
But who was he in real life? These rare photos are from the life of the man by the name of Yuri Gagarin.
Physical exercise. Summer 1963.
Tags: Soviet past
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The moment Arctic Sunrise was boarded by Russian border guards
No comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Politics, Video
Unique footage – the moment the Greenpeace ship “Arctic Sunrise” was boarded by Russian border guards on September 19, 2013.
Tags: Murmansk city
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“Soyuz” Spacecraft with a Torch of “Sochi-2014” Olympics
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Culture, Sports
November 6, manned spacecraft “Soyuz TMA-11M” will be launched to the International Space Station. Liftoff will be broadcast live on screens at the famous Times Square in New York, the US.
The spacecraft will be launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
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Russian man and his pet bear
No comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Entertainment, Funny, Video
Typical Russian story – a man and his pet bear. But in this case it is really cool video that is worth watching. This bear is just like a dog, very big dog.
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