Leningrad
Leningrad (USSR name) is a city located in northwestern Russia, on the banks of the Neva River, which flows into the Gulf of Finland....
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Retro equipment from my collection at the dacha
I want to tell you about my collection of retro technology from the USSR. Everything is in excellent and working condition. Refrigerators freeze, receivers...
Gorodki
Gorodki was extremely popular in the USSR and was considered a “folk” sport. Here are the key facts: 1. Popularity: Everyone played gorodki, from...
Melodiya & Vinyl
Melodiya The Melodiya company was one of the most iconic and influential record companies in the Soviet Union. Founded in 1964, it produced and...
Icons
Badges were one of the most popular souvenirs in the USSR. They were made of metal, plastic, enamel and even wood. Badges were common...
Macdonalds
Quite recently, we could celebrate an interesting event – 35 years since the opening of the first McDonald’s restaurant in Russia. This event at...
Rocking chairs in the USSR: underground temples of iron and spirit
1. History of bans and underground activities In 1973, the USSR State Sports Committee officially banned bodybuilding, calling it “narcissism” and “alien to Soviet...
Radio Magazine
“Radio Magazine” was founded in 1924 and became the first technical magazine in the USSR devoted to radio communications and broadcasting. Its pages published...