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Moscow traffic

jim — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:09:19 +0000

Typical mad night in Moscow. Traffic… under Lenin’s petrified look!!!. by ittitipercaso on Flickr.

Soviet Invalidka: A car for the disabled

jim — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:00:23 +0000

The Soviet SMZ cycle-car was built in the city of Serpukhov from 1970 to 1997. They were primarily used by disabled drivers who were given the cars by the government on lease. Over the years, several models were made, and some can still be seen on the streets of Russia. The most popular model featured a 10 horse power engine and could go a whopping 55 mph! Here are some photos of these fascinating cars.

1972 SMZ

Invalidka – Soviet car for disabled people

Ambulance

Metro Stations of the Soviet Union

jim — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:10:46 +0000

Treehugger.com has published a photo gallery of some of the more unusual Metro stations of the Soviet Union. We often see photos of the Moscow Metro, but this photo gallery takes us to the rarely seen stations of Ukraine, Armenia and beyond. It’s well worth a look.

The Unusual Metro Systems of the Soviet Union

Photo: Busy Moscow Metro

jim — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:21:34 +0000

Moscow metro by juan del pozo on Flickr.

Russia’s Avtovaz plans new ultra-cheap car

jim — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:45:08 +0000

Russian auto maker Avtovaz will launch a new ultra-cheap model of its Lada car next year, selling for 5,600 euros (7,100 dollars), its French partner company Renault said on Friday.

via AFP: Russia’s Avtovaz plans new ultra-cheap car: Renault.

Soviet Car Advertisement

jim — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:02:54 +0000

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

Crossing the Street in St. Petersburg

jim — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:57:06 +0000

Untitled by .Ardonsky, on Flick

Found Photos: Russian Public Road Transport

jim — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:09:16 +0000

It’s always interesting to come across unusual photosets on Flickr taken by tourists visiting Russia. We like to see photos that are not of the same exact thing that thousands of other tourists have posted. Colin (Billogs), being a “bus, tram and trolleybus enthusiast,” took a lot of interesting photos of public transport on his trip around Russia. He grabed many of these photos while on guided walking tours. Here are a few that we found particularly intersting. Thanks for sharing, Billogs!

A school bus in Uglich. These are a pretty rare sight in Russia, but are becoming more popular.

A modern tram in Nizhny Novgorod.

Nizhny Novgorod Trolleybus

Marshrutka in Samara

Interesting tram in Samara.

One of the brand new trams in St. Petersburg.

Double decker city tour bus in St. Petersburg.

Find many more transport photos by Billogs in his Russian Public Road Transport set on Flickr.

Found Photo: Balloons

jim — Tue, 08 May 2007 08:00:36 +0000

A great example of the funny things you can see while riding on Russian public transportation!

Balloons by Yuri Timofeyev

Luxury Train Launches on Trans-Siberian Railroad

jim — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:47:36 +0000

The UK based company GW Travel Limited is launching a new luxury train service on the Trans-Siberian railroad. With tickets ranging in price from $10,000 to $17,000, you’re unlikely to see many backpackers or traditional Trans-Siberian tourists on this train.

The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express will accommodate guests in 12 new sleeping cars that are made up of Gold and Silver classes. The six Gold class feature modern en-suite amenities including power showers and under floor heating. Cabins are equipped with state-of the-art DVD/CD players, LCD TV screens, audio system, individual air conditioning, and wardrobe space.

You could choose to travel in a Silver class car, but they are equipped with smaller shower areas.

The Golden Eagle’s inaugural departure is on 6 May, 2007, and the 14 night journey will leave from Moscow, travelling more than 6,000 miles (10,000 kms) to its final destination, Vladivostok, on the Sea of Japan.

Link: GW Travel Limited – Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
Link: New York Times – A New Luxury Train on Trans-Siberian Route
Link: Reuters – All aboard Russia’s luxury hotel on wheels
Link: Wikipedia – Trans-Siberian Railway