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Gulsezim's Grandfather's Name was Khalel
Each of us in the world appreciate our roots. One of those whose name is impossible to forget is my grandfather’s name Khalel. He is an irreplaceable pride for me. Because he was one of those people w… more →
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Gulsezim's Grandfather's Name was Khalel
kazaknomad wrote 1 month ago: Each of us in the world appreciate our roots. One of those whose name is impossible to forget is my … more →
Ninth of May (Victory Day) Photo
Alec L wrote 3 months ago: Alexander Belinky, the St. Petersburg Times staff photographer, gave me some of his best photos from … more →
Great Patriotic War Medals and Memorials
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kazaknomad wrote 4 months ago: I often wonder what happens to all the medals that were given out to veterans of Soviet wars once th … more →
the Friday problem
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maldivesresortworkers wrote 5 months ago: Not that there is a big problem with Friday, but with the exception of the few exceptions, all the r … more →
the problem of friday
maldivesresortworkers wrote 5 months ago: most resorts ignore the provision some resorts allow friday with reduced work hours some resorts all … more →
Ministry of the Past, or Guards at the Gates of History
usukraine wrote 5 months ago: May 22, 2009 By Alexei Eremenko, of the Russkiy Mir Foundation Read Here … more →
Ainash's Grandparents Difficult Lives
kazaknomad wrote 6 months ago: In my life I have seen my grandparents very few times. Moreover, I have not met my first grandmother … more →
Victory Day in Nikolaev
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nikolaevukraineflowers wrote 6 months ago: Not long ago Nikolaev was celebrating the Victory Day, May 9th. This day people from Nikolaev and al … more →
Siege of Leningrad
Caratje wrote 6 months ago: In contrast to the self-promoting antics of Molodaya Rossiya, St Petersburg photographer Sergey Lare … more →
Celebrating Victory Day in Ukraine!
kievkids wrote 6 months ago: What better way to celebrate Victory Day than to let the children experience some of what it’s … more →
Taking the old tanks out for a spin
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Alec L wrote 6 months ago: Nukes roll through Red Square during a rehearsal for this year's Victory Day parade. This past w … more →
Historical Documents Update - Treaty of Paris & German Surrender of WWII
guffyconservative wrote 6 months ago: I’ve added the Treaty of Paris (the one ending the American Revolutionary War) and the German … more →
Happy Mother's Day! Happy May Day! Happy Day of Victory!
bagleysnews wrote 6 months ago: Although Ukraine does not celebrate Mother’s Day, we do celebrate a number of holidays in May. … more →
Slideshow: First days in Petersburg
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Zach Tracer wrote 6 months ago: The view from the steps of Primorskaya Metro, a block from our apartment. Click here for a slideshow … more →
Victory Day
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Zach Tracer wrote 6 months ago: 5/9/09 – 23:30 The Church on Spilled Blood “Write what you know” is probably one of the oldest clich … more →
Photos of Victory Day (Part II)
kazaknomad wrote 6 months ago: More photos from yesterday’s Victory Day celebration of giving appreciation to WWII (Great Pat … more →
Accomplishments
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Zach Tracer wrote 6 months ago: The jet lag has been conquered, sort of. It’s 7:30 p.m., and I’m exhausted. In the inter … more →
Russia warns against 'adventures'
ab wrote 6 months ago: The Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has issued a stern warning to any countries considering what h … more →
Arriving in Russia
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Zach Tracer wrote 6 months ago: 5/8/09 – 23:00 A short flight over the Gulf of Finland, a deep blue bordered on all sides by green, … more →
