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Russian Anti-Smoking Video: Children’s Excuses

jim — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:52:01 +0000

A unique Russian anti-smoking video has been making its way around the internet the last few days. It features children playing the roll of adults who are explaining the reasons why they smoking. The clip is nicely done, but will it really help people stop smoking? View the full video below complete with English subtitles.

A Lego “history” of the USSR

jim — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:30:36 +0000

This rather entertaining “history” of the Soviet Union for children has been making its way around the web. While not very historical in nature, it’s good for a laugh or two.

YouTube – History of USSR for children. via Sean

American newsreel about Sputnik

jim — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:08:08 +0000

“NEW MOON: Reds Launch First Space Satellite”: The First American Newsreel About Sputnik

Russian public to choose Sochi-2014 Olympic mascot

jim — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:37:37 +0000

I vote for Sean4ik!

Dolphin, Octopus & Sean4ik: Battle for Sochi-2014 Olympic mascot begins.

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.

Bringing change to people with disabilities in Russia

jim — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:54:49 +0000

RT recently highlighted expat Denise Rosa, who has been living in Russia for 20 years and helping people with disabilities.

Bringing change and “perspectiva” for people with disabilities – RT

Soviet Car Advertisement

jim — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:02:54 +0000

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

Five tornadoes at once in Russia’s south

jim — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:12:54 +0000

Five tornadoes at once hit Russia’s south – RT.

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

jim — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:40:57 +0000

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.

Learn to Make Russian Okroshka Soup

jim — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:44:29 +0000

If you’re feeling adventurous, this video from RT will show you how to make Russian okroshka soup.

Okroshka – Russia’s most beloved summertime soup