Sausage
Sausage in the USSR was more than just a food product — it was a true cultural phenomenon, a symbol of an era surrounded by...
Waste Paper and Scrap Metal in the USSR
The waste paper and scrap metal collection system in the USSR was a unique socio-economic phenomenon. It was not just a method of waste...
About the film “Wizards”
The film “Wizards” is a sparkling Soviet New Year’s fairy tale that has been bringing holiday cheer to viewers for over 40 years. It’s...
Railway
Rail transport was one of the most important sectors of the USSR economy. During the entire period of the Soviet Union’s existence, significant progress...
Tbilisi
Tbilisi was the capital of the Georgian SSR within the USSR. The Georgian SSR was created on February 25, 1921, after Georgia joined the...
“Komandirskie” Watches in the USSR
“Komandirskie” watches are a legendary Soviet brand, surrounded by a special aura and nostalgia. These are wristwatches originally created for officers of the USSR Navy (VMF)....
Omsk: The Guardian City
If one were to describe Russia as a living body, Siberia would be its mighty torso, slightly frozen in a harsh stillness. And Omsk...
Book Title: “Omsk: From Fortress to Outpost. A History at the Crossroads of Worlds”
Book Title: “Omsk: From Fortress to Outpost. A History at the Crossroads of Worlds” Core Idea: To present Omsk not as a peripheral Siberian city,...