Found Photo: Balloons
May 8th, 2007
A great example of the funny things you can see while riding on Russian public transportation!
Balloons by Yuri Timofeyev
Archive for May, 2007
Photos: Russia Prepares for Victory Day
May 7th, 2007
Victory Day, the celebration of Soviet victory over fascist Germany in the Great Patriotic War, is celebrated each year in Russia on May 9th. Victory Day banners, posters and decorations are everywhere. Here are some pictures we took on a short walk around St. Petersburg.
Victory Day Decorations at Technology Institute Metro, St. Petersburg, Russia
Victory Day Decorations - Narva Triumphal Gate, St. Petersburg, Russia
Closeup of decorations at Narva Triumphal Gate
Building decorated for Victory Day
Victory Day poster in store window - “Happy Victory Day - May 9th”
Victory Day poster - “Happy Victory Day”
Found Photo: Soviet Pepsi Machine
May 2nd, 2007
In the same style as other Soviet soda water machines, this Soviet-era Pepsi machine features a reusable glass for everyone to share. This boy seems to be urging his friend to hurry up and finish his drink so that he can use the glass. The grossness factor of these machines is quite striking. We are surprised that Pepsi allowed such machines to feature their famous drink and logo.
Photo via Freedom Toast
Found Footage: May Day 1961
May 1st, 2007
Here is a short American news clip from 1961 covering the May 1st celebrations in both the Soviet Union and Cuba. While the clip shows little about the actual May Day events, it does provide examples of both American and Soviet Cold War propaganda.
