ukraine
The Highly Underrated Eastern Aviation in Photos [21 Pics]
Sep 24 2012
Decided to switch it up from the standard military stuff we see from day to day (Raptors, Hornets, etc) and show you how the East likes their aviation. We like it too.
The Country That No Longer Exists: USSR in 1989 [30 Pics]
Aug 28 2012
Some awesome rare color photos from the USSR, taken by an American photographer.
Ukrainian Government in 12 Photos
Aug 3 2012
In case you are not up to date on things in Ukraine, it's pretty bad. A lot of corruption, useless reforms, and a president who no one likes (makes you wonder who elected him in the first place).
Seems like there are no peaceful ways to figure things out for the people in the government. All photos from this summer alone.
Secret Cold War Communications Bunker [25 Pics]
Jun 30 2012
Once again we go back to the land of all abandoned things that are Soviet. It seems like people are finding new locations monthly – crazy to even imagine how many more there are out there (operational and abandoned). This one is located somewhere in Ukraine and was built and used in the early 1970's.
A Massive Tank Overhaul Depot in Ukraine [24 Pics]
Jun 4 2012
Prior to the collapse of Soviet Union this depot in Kharkov, Ukraine used to overhaul 60 tanks and 55 engines a month. Today it specializes in modernization and total overhaul of the T-64, T-72 and T-80 tanks and their engines. There are more than 450 tanks here.
Unreal WW2 Reenactment Festival in Europe
Apr 2 2012
It's almost hard to believe that these photos are not actual photographs from war time. This took place on February 26th, 2012 in Kiev, Ukraine. It is a festival to celebrate those who fought bravely for the motherland. Very amazing to see such organization, to arrange an event of this size! All photos by 1200dpi@livejournal.com.
Grandma's Love, Nothing Like It
Mar 19 2012
On a freezing day, during a parade - a grandmother warms up a soldiers ears from the blistering cold. Don't forget to give your grand parents a hug and tell them how much you love them. This looks like it was taken at the Red Square in Moscow.
Tunnel of Love
Feb 29 2012
This beautiful train tunnel of trees called the Tunnel of Love is located in Kleven, Ukraine. Photo by Oleg Gordienko.
Life-Like Historically Correct WWII Diorama
Oct 24 2011
This diorama depicts the 1943 withdrawal of German forces throughout the Eastern front when the Soviets launched their massive and unstoppable offensive attack. This particular diorama was built by Yevgen Sklyar from Precise Modeling - a company that specializes in the creation of ultra realistic scale models for highly acclaimed collectors and museums worldwide.
Through a Lens of an American: Russia & Ukraine
Oct 3 2011
This amazing collection of photos is taken by an aspiring photographer from America, Andrew L. Moore. Simply amazing seeing work like this; really puts you in the moment to give you a feel of what story lies behind each photo.
Interesting Places: Swallows Nest
Jul 29 2011
This beautiful decorative castle is built on top of a 130ft (40m) high cliff in Crimea, Ukraine. It is a very popular tourist attraction due to its beauty and the views to be had from it.
When a Huge Tanker Fails To Dock
May 30 2011
Recently in a port in Odessa, Ukraine a large tanker failed to dock safely. Look at the destruction it left when it hit the concrete dock.
Chernobyl Disaster - 25th Anniversary
Apr 26 2011
It has been 25 years since the Chernobyl nuclear power plant had its melt down. This was the biggest nuclear meltdown in history of our planet. The town on the outskirts of the power plant, Pripyat has a very eerie feel to it and remains abandoned.
Antonov 225 'Mriya' Largest Airplane in the World
Apr 15 2011
The Antonov An-225 Mriya is a strategic airlift cargo aircraft, designed by the Antonov Design Bureau in the 1980s. It is the world's heaviest aircraft. The design, built in order to transport the Buran orbiter, was an enlargement of the successful An-124 Ruslan. The An-225's name, Mriya (Мрiя) means "Dream" (Inspiration) in Ukrainian.
Restoration of Ukrainian Submarine
Mar 21 2011
The repair of the only Ukrainian submarine is finally over. Its activation will not only raise the security of the Ukrainian Black Sea Fleet but also let Ukraine be equal with its neighbors (Bulgaria, Romania and Russia) who already have one working submarine each. This post will tell you what this submarine is and what it was made for.
