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There Are Nice Custom Bikes in Russia Too
Nov 18 2011
Award winning Belorussian designer & customizer Yuriy Shif is known throughout Russia very well. He designed and built most of the bikes for the elite and celebrities. His work is very creative and he explains is: "the outcome of constant hard work".
Superb Optical Illusion Art by a Russian Painter
Nov 9 2011
These are the best double–meaning paintings we have seen in a long time. The complexity of the primary image is staggering, and at the same time it does not draw too much attention from the hidden image within. Take a look at the beautiful collection of paintings by the Russian artist – Oleg Shuplyak.
Not Your Average View From Your Apartment's Windows
Oct 19 2011
This airplane and helicopter graveyard was once the central airport of Moscow. This airport has a lot of history – on May 9, 1945 an airplane landed here with documents stating the surrender of Nazi Germany.
A Frosty Winter Day: SU-27
Oct 13 2011
An amazing picture of a Soviet / Russian Sukhoi SU-27 'Flanker' flying over the frozen, vast lands of Russia in a training exercise.
A Russian Wood Carver's Art
Sep 10 2011
These masterpieces are carved by a man who lives in Republic of Karelia, Russia. They are all on display in his private museum and are true works of art! Have a look at this mega collection of images.
Most Overpriced Living Space in the World
Sep 2 2011
One square meter in this apartment costs approximately 100,000 rubles ($3,600 US Dollars), and at this price you should expect something nice. It is located in Vladivostok (Russia). Well you would be wrong - lets look at what you get in this amazing package.
Joseph Stalin's Favorite Country House
Aug 29 2011
This is one of five country houses in Abkhazia that Stalin visited approximately 5-6 times a year. Built into it were secret passageways to the sea, railway stations, and a direct communication line to his government staff (which consisted of 800 people). A very beautiful dacha!
Super Creative Push Pin Art
Aug 17 2011
Push pins are not only used to pin things up on the board at work and on maps, these can also be used to create art. Check out how ondrey_1 on livejournal created this art over a period of 6 months using 9,600 pins.
Exclusive Inside Look: Spetsnaz Training
Jul 28 2011
Spetsnaz are elite special forces teams that originated from ex-USSR Countries and Russia. A lot of their training and tactics are considered top secret, have a look at this large collection of photo's taken during a routine training exercise.
Super Creative Ads in Russia
Jun 28 2011
If you are a creative person and like marketing this is definitely a post for you. Check out some very clever advertisement that is seen today in major cities of Russia! Lot's of photos inside.
Slow Motion T-90 Tank Shot
Jun 26 2011
Filmed at approximately 18,000 frames per second (fps), this is Russian/Soviet main heavy battle tank. A low profile, powerful cannon, and a long barrel make this a ruthless weapon.
Ex-Soviet Elite Homes, Now Moscows Wealthiest Area
Jun 12 2011
During the reign off the Soviet Union many powerful government officials, celebrities, engineers and inventors lived in this region. After the collapse of the Soviet Union many mansions, properties and even large chunks of land remained - unclaimed. Now this is the area for the famous and rich.
Yuri Gagarin: First Human in Space (50th Anniversary)
Apr 12 2011
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first human going to space we put together this compilation of photos of Yuri Gagarin. On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space, launched into orbit on the Vostok 3KA-3 spacecraft (Vostok 1).
Russia's Smallest Submarine
Mar 24 2011
This Russian man from St. Petersburg got his personal submarine. He built it himself and it is the smallest submarine in Russia, officially registered as a boat by Russian boat registry and has got it’s own personal name and number.
Biggest Submarine in the World
Mar 21 2011
This is submarine “Typhoon” as it was called in NATO documents or “Shark” as it was called in Russia. It is considered to be the biggest submarine in the world, with over than 170 meters (515 feet) long and 23 meter (70 feet) wide. It can carry 20 ballistic nuclear missiles and there were only six of those built.
