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

Soviet Car Advertisement

A pretty funny advertisement from 1988 for the Soviet built Lada car.

August 21 2010

Soviet Metal Toy Cars

Soviet Toy Cars
By nikita vlasov on Flickr.

August 19 2010

50th Anniversary of the Soviet Union’s First Space Dogs

50 years ago, two Soviet dogs made a historic flight into space and became heros. Read more about Belka and Strelka on Wikipedia and watch this video from RT for some interesting insights into the lives of the first dogs in space.

The Soviet Union’s first space survivors by RT.

September 30 2009

Soviet Monument to Russo-Georgian Friendship

Steven G. recently posted some great photos of a Soviet era monument to friendship between Russia and Georgia. He wasn’t able to find out much information about this monument, which is located on Georgian territory, perhaps someone knows the story behind this unique structure? We found the colors in the photos to be amazing, be sure to click on the photos and check out the high quality versions.

Soviet era monument to friendship between Russia and Georgia

Soviet Monument to Russo-Georgian Friendship II by Stefan G.

Soviet era monument to friendship between Russia and Georgia

Soviet Monument to Russo-Georgian Friendship by Stefan G.

September 15 2009

Photo: Leningrad State Pediatric Medical Institute

Nurse with a six month old baby at State Pediatric Medical Institute in Leningrad 1940s.

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

September 10 2009

Photo: Soviet Toy Car

Via Freedom Toast at Flickr