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Just some snap-shots from around Жуковский (Zhukovsky) and Moscow. I've been very busy before this trip and haven't had time to take too many pics... hopefully that will change now. City photography isn't my "thing," so I hope these aren't too bad.
A Победа (Pobeda), the cars were built on the order of Stalin, this car is 55 years old. The owner said it had all original parts, except of course the paint (if you look through the back passenger window you can see the owner, a security guard).
Just a funny looking customized car for advertising...
The famous Лада Жигули (Lada Zhigooli), I'm not sure if these taxi's are Lada 7's or 5's... these are Soviet cars that were built to last!
Using a yellow bus like the one on the left is a popular way to get around a city like Zhukovsky for 15 rubles... for about 30 rubles they will take you to Moscow (about 25 rubles = $1.00). A police car on the right, most of which were of the Ford Focus.
And just some cars that are more typical of what you would see there.
The city of Zhukovsky is preparing for an air show that is coming up next week (I really wish I could have stayed to see it. I was able to see a couple of MIG's practising, but didn't get any pics), this is a gathering of police in preparation for the show.
A couple of road police discussing something very important (a lot of hand gestures were being exchanged before this picture was taken).
A kind of monument to the city of Zhukovsky. One taxi driver told us that some teenagers once climbed it to place a propeller on the nose of the jet as a practical joke.
An underground crosswalk. A long time ago, I thought graffiti was only found in the U.S., it's international :-( I'm sure this will be painted before the air show.
Just a pic of the hotel where I stayed. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 15th, 16th, and 17th floors belong to the hotel, the rest are apartments (price was 4,200 rubles per night for a very nice double).
Apartments built on the order of Stalin by German prisoners after the Great Patriotic War (I forget the proper name for them). This type of apartment is a little different than a typical Soviet apt... the size is a little larger. BTW, we know The Great Patriotic War as WWII.
Monument to Russian soldiers of the Great Patriotic War.
Of all the place in the world, Zhukovsky Russia is the last place I would expect to find a cafe dedicated to my favorite American author, Ernest Hemingway.
A remnant of a different time. The countries of the FSU were once listed on the banners.
Zhukovsky is a very cool city with a population of around 100,000 people... most of whom a very friendly, I had to say "I do not speak Russian" more times than I wanted too, when people tried to talk with me while I was out walking around. A couple of times people asked me for directions, which I thought was kind of funny since I do not look Russian at all. I know enough Russian to survive in Russia, but not enough to hold a conversation.
A monument of the scientist Zhukovsky (forget his first name) who the city is named after.
A monument to the soldiers who fought in the Afghanistan and Chechnyan wars.
Cool dog who was watching people walk bye. We stopped and talked a little with the owner who was a very nice older woman.
Secret building where scientific research was done for aircraft during the Cold War. Office space is rented out there now... to the right out of the frame is a small grocery store (in the building).
The building just visible on the left is an old factory where aircraft was assembled. Some construction workers thought it was pretty funny that I had so much interest in the Hammer and Sickle.
Moscow street with the Tzar Tower visible in the background.
One of the seven buildings built on the order of Stalin, of course I can't remember what they're called right now, lol.
Taking a boat ride has to be a great way to see the city (haven't done it yet). I was told that behind the panels in the background is where the Rossia Hotel once stood... which was the largest hotel in all of Europe.
Back side of St. Basil's Cathedral with the GUM visible in the background.
Shot of the Kremlin from outside...
Snap-shot of the Cathedral in honor of Christ the Saviour (on the left).
Front side of St. Basil's Cathedral.
Tourist at Red Square. The statues are from Russian fairy-tales.
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A Победа (Pobeda), the cars were built on the order of Stalin, this car is 55 years old. The owner said it had all original parts, except of course the paint (if you look through the back passenger window you can see the owner, a security guard).
Just a funny looking customized car for advertising...
The famous Лада Жигули (Lada Zhigooli), I'm not sure if these taxi's are Lada 7's or 5's... these are Soviet cars that were built to last!
Using a yellow bus like the one on the left is a popular way to get around a city like Zhukovsky for 15 rubles... for about 30 rubles they will take you to Moscow (about 25 rubles = $1.00). A police car on the right, most of which were of the Ford Focus.
And just some cars that are more typical of what you would see there.
The city of Zhukovsky is preparing for an air show that is coming up next week (I really wish I could have stayed to see it. I was able to see a couple of MIG's practising, but didn't get any pics), this is a gathering of police in preparation for the show.
A couple of road police discussing something very important (a lot of hand gestures were being exchanged before this picture was taken).
A kind of monument to the city of Zhukovsky. One taxi driver told us that some teenagers once climbed it to place a propeller on the nose of the jet as a practical joke.
An underground crosswalk. A long time ago, I thought graffiti was only found in the U.S., it's international :-( I'm sure this will be painted before the air show.
Just a pic of the hotel where I stayed. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 15th, 16th, and 17th floors belong to the hotel, the rest are apartments (price was 4,200 rubles per night for a very nice double).
Apartments built on the order of Stalin by German prisoners after the Great Patriotic War (I forget the proper name for them). This type of apartment is a little different than a typical Soviet apt... the size is a little larger. BTW, we know The Great Patriotic War as WWII.
Monument to Russian soldiers of the Great Patriotic War.
Of all the place in the world, Zhukovsky Russia is the last place I would expect to find a cafe dedicated to my favorite American author, Ernest Hemingway.
A remnant of a different time. The countries of the FSU were once listed on the banners.
Zhukovsky is a very cool city with a population of around 100,000 people... most of whom a very friendly, I had to say "I do not speak Russian" more times than I wanted too, when people tried to talk with me while I was out walking around. A couple of times people asked me for directions, which I thought was kind of funny since I do not look Russian at all. I know enough Russian to survive in Russia, but not enough to hold a conversation.
A monument of the scientist Zhukovsky (forget his first name) who the city is named after.
A monument to the soldiers who fought in the Afghanistan and Chechnyan wars.
Cool dog who was watching people walk bye. We stopped and talked a little with the owner who was a very nice older woman.
Secret building where scientific research was done for aircraft during the Cold War. Office space is rented out there now... to the right out of the frame is a small grocery store (in the building).
The building just visible on the left is an old factory where aircraft was assembled. Some construction workers thought it was pretty funny that I had so much interest in the Hammer and Sickle.
Moscow street with the Tzar Tower visible in the background.
One of the seven buildings built on the order of Stalin, of course I can't remember what they're called right now, lol.
Taking a boat ride has to be a great way to see the city (haven't done it yet). I was told that behind the panels in the background is where the Rossia Hotel once stood... which was the largest hotel in all of Europe.
Back side of St. Basil's Cathedral with the GUM visible in the background.
Shot of the Kremlin from outside...
Snap-shot of the Cathedral in honor of Christ the Saviour (on the left).
Front side of St. Basil's Cathedral.
Tourist at Red Square. The statues are from Russian fairy-tales.
THE END
