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Antique Soviet Toy Airplane

jim — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:07:06 +0000

Russia to Invest in Nanotech Education

jim — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:37:26 +0000

The Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies (RUSNANO) is planning to spend about $1 million to help educate school children about nanotechnology.

Development of a nanotechnology industry has been a high priority for Russia for several years. Last year, President Dmitry Medvedev promised to spend $10.6 billion to promote nanotech by 2015.

Here is an RT report on the new push for nanotech education in Russia.

Russia to prepare youngsters for life in nanotech society – RT.

Vintage 1966 Soviet Postcard

jim — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:03:14 +0000

Via sonobugiardo.

Soviet Metal Toy Cars

jim — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:56:31 +0000

By nikita vlasov on Flickr.

Photo: Leningrad State Pediatric Medical Institute

jim — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:10 +0000

Nurse with a six month old baby at State Pediatric Medical Institute in Leningrad – 1940s. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Photo: Pioneer Camp

jim — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:30:52 +0000

pioneer camp on Flickr.

Photo: Soviet Toy Car

jim — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:11:15 +0000

Via Freedom Toast at Flickr