September 2 2010

Photos: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Some beautiful photos from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Around pk

Around pk

Around pk

From the photo set Around Petropavlovsk by potomo.

August 28 2010

Photos: Olkhon Island on Lake Baikal

Olkhon Island, the biggest island on Lake Baikal, is a popular destination for tourists who want to get away from the big cities and see nature’s amazing beauty. Here are some photos that show us a bit Olkhon’s beauty.

Olkhon Island
by lemmingby on Flickr.

..the sky is blue..
by acidka on Flickr.

Bay at Khuzir Village, Olkhon Island, Lake Baikal
by thor_ on Flickr.

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by mnru05 on Flickr.

Olkhon island sunset
by Slavophile on Flickr.

August 27 2010

Red Square Smog

A photo of the smog recently experienced in Moscow.

Red Square Smog

by Óscar Robres on Flickr.

August 26 2010

Red Phone

Pay phones still exist in some places around Russia.

Red phone

by akk_rus on Flickr.

August 25 2010

The Church of St. Michael the Archangel

The Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Arkhangelskoe, Moscow Region.

The Church of Saint Michael the Archangel

Photo by Lightvortex

August 24 2010

Soviet Ground Effect Vehicle A-90 “Orlyonok”

The A-90 Orlyonok was an amazing mix of boat and airplane developed in secret by the Soviet military. The A-90 is one of the largest ground effect vehicles ever made. This A-90 is now on display in Moscow.

Ground effect vehicle A-90 Orlyonok. by Peer.Gynt

Photo by Peer.Gynt

August 22 2010

Evening Sky in St. Petersburg

A great view of the sunset over Peter and Paul Fortress and the Neva river in St. Petersburg, Russia.

вечернее небо 2

Photo by victor2107 on Yandex Photos

August 21 2010

Soviet Metal Toy Cars

Soviet Toy Cars
By nikita vlasov on Flickr.