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...
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“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)....
Soviet propaganda posters
Soviet propaganda posters were widely used during the Soviet Union to promote communism and socialism. They were common in all areas of life –...
Ice cream and soda whenever you want
In the USSR, ice cream and soda were always available everywhere. In every store, on every corner, you could find an ice cream kiosk...
Postcards
Postcards were one of the most popular souvenirs and correspondence items in the USSR. They were not only a means of communication between people,...
Products – symbols of the USSR. Tea with an elephant, milk in triangular bags, Druzhba cheese
The basis of the Soviet people’s diet was: bread, potatoes and other vegetables, buckwheat and pearl barley, canned goods, fish. In their vegetable gardens,...
Train explosion in Arzamas
On June 4, 1988, a powerful explosion occurred at a railroad crossing in Arzamas. Such a huge mushroom of fire rose into the sky...
Prices in the USSR
As in any other country, prices in the USSR depended on many factors. However, due to the planned economy and the lack of market...