| City Borovsky — now near suburbs. Although from Moscow to him a hundred miles away, and he is not in the Moscow region and in the north of the Kaluga region. All messed up, oh sorry — changed the recent expansion of the capital, which has now become a large Moscow. After traveling a few dozen miles to Kiev highway, was surprised to look at the small pointer: the word "Moscow" crossed a red ribbon. Ah, that's where you are now running out. A few more kilometers and you turn off the road at the sign "Borovsk." Continue reading Ancient Borovsk invites! "Paris of the East", "The Siberian Venice", "Siberian Petersburg" and even "Siberian Athens" — as they call Irkutsk, trying to convey an amazing and unique image of the city, standing on the bank of the Angara River, far away from any European capital. Indeed, walking through the ancient streets of Irkutsk, it is difficult to find a suitable comparison. Distinctive architectural character of Irkutsk — this is a strange mixture of eras and styles. Massive wooden huts, many of which more than a half century, side by side here with Stalin's Empire style, and the "Siberian baroque" cathedrals Continue reading An old fire station was restored in Irkutsk From the book Anabella Byukar and Ralph Parker Meanness allies. How the West betrayed Stalin People of the world met the news of the victory over Nazi Germany solemnly, with great joy, which mingled with tears of sorrow, severely suppressed during the war. In Czechoslovakia after its liberation by the Soviet Army has come a new life. My friend Czech, who belonged to the intellectual circles of Prague, wrote to me about the day of the release: "We heard loud cries of joy. The people fled on all sides to the Soviet tanks. Our liberators — Russian — seemed Continue reading Anglo-American policy in the liberated territories The report's author — Alexander "Russos" Popov (C) Russos, 2011 Station "Komsomolskaya" Circle Line is considered to be one of the most beautiful stations of the Moscow Metro. Furthermore, it is unique and meaningful decision. With some reservations, we can say that its design is an evolution of the first colony of Moscow subway stations — Mayakovsky and paveletskoy Zamoskvoretskaya line. Before we talk about the Komsomol, I want to briefly highlight the history of Moscow and St. Petersburg columned stations. The first column of the station deep foundation in Moscow, the Soviet Union and Continue reading The station Komsomolskaya Circle Line The station "Park Kultury" ring line of the Moscow metro early in the morning on Saturday finally opened its doors to its first passengers after the reconstruction, which lasted more than a year. Moscow subway passengers, who all this time had to choose other, less convenient ways, can now breathe a sigh of relief and revert to the usual routes. The renovated station meets modern turnstiles are installed to replace the old, refurbished ticket offices. Near the cash registers are four vending tickets. After going through the turnstiles and go down the escalator, because of supply disruptions that opening Continue reading The station Park Kultury ring in Moscow opened after renovation (photo) The descent of head oil tanker project RST25 «Alexander Shemagin" being built to order of "Moscow River Shipping" (MCI) to «Nobel Shipyard» (Rybinsk), held November 15, 2011. According to the press service of "the Moscow River Shipping", the transfer of the vessel to the customer is expected at the end of April 2012, the beginning of operation — from May 2012. Vessels of RST25 — a new type of tanker "river-sea" class with increased environmental security and automation. The project is designed "Marine Engineering Bureau" (Odessa). The self-propelled oil tanker project RST25 equipped with 6 cargo tanks Continue reading Launched head tanker project RST25 «Alexander Shemagin June 19 at the Moscow shipbuilding and ship-repair plant An event dedicated to be launched third multipurpose boat project MPB-14, serial number 403. MPB-14 (Multi Purpose Boat) — a modern, powerful, cost-effective, high-speed and highly maneuverable boat, which is a fusion of contemporary design and design solutions and innovative construction techniques. Fulfilling the mandate of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (JSC "United Shipbuilding Corporation") for the development of production katernogo, Moscow Shipyard in October 2011 started the construction of a series of 6 multi-purpose craft project MPB-14 on request Rosmorporta. Multi-purpose Continue reading Launching the third multi-boat project MPB-14 May 24, 2013. An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 occurred in the Sea of Okhotsk, According to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to U.S. experts, the focus of the incident at 09:44 MSK earthquake at the depth of 602 kilometers. The threat of a tsunami were reported. Previously, scientists have claimed that Kamchatka increased risk of a massive earthquake. Source: RIA Novosti An earthquake in the Sea of Okhotsk shocked Moscow May 24, 2013. Echoes of the earthquake in the Sea of Okhotsk sunk to Moscow, told RIA Novosti on duty Geophysical Service RAS. "Perhaps it was the echoes Continue reading An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 occurred in the Sea of Okhotsk 11.03.2013 Three huge hole in the clouds over Moscow on March 9 2013. Or something slipped or reprimanded or just an unusual atmospheric phenomenon. February 16-19, mining and tourist center of OAO "Gazprom", located in Krasnaya Polyana, took special guests: More than 130 athletes, skiers aged from 8 to 11 years old competed for the title of best in the all-Russian contest "Starts of hopes". Guys came out of Karachay-Cherkessia, Tatarstan, Krasnodar region, Murmansk, Yekaterinburg, Magnitogorsk, Miassa, Moscow and the Moscow region, Samara, St. Petersburg, Ufa, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and, of course, from Sochi. In the current year, "Starts of hopes" included in the official schedule of Alpine skiing and snowboarding Russia (FGSSR) and have the official status of Russian competitions. photo Continue reading Sochi: Starts of hopes on Krasnaya Polyana will be held annually | |