Photography in the USSR
Nowadays, taking a photo is easy – you just need to press a button on your smartphone. If you need better quality, you can...
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Orders and medals
The Soviet Union had many orders and medals that were awarded for achievements in various fields. Here are some of the most famous orders...
Well, just you wait (Nu Pogodi)
“Nu pogodi” is one of the most popular and recognizable Soviet animated series, released in 1969. A total of 20 episodes were created, but...
Monuments in the USSR
In the USSR, as perhaps in other countries, there have always been many monuments. Mainly to the leader of the world proletariat (V. I....
Pioneer camps (memories of a pioneer and a camp counselor)
As soon as the morning bugle (recorded on the loudspeaker) sounds in the camp, a real pioneer adventure begins. After all, daily exercise will...
Timur movement
The Timur movement emerged in the USSR in the 1940s and was aimed at helping people in need and caring for children (mostly veterans)....
Coca Cola, Fanta, Pepsi Cola in the USSR
Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Pepsi-Cola were rare in the USSR from the 1920s to the 1980s. Instead, Soviet imitations of these famous drinks were popular...
Passenger cars of the USSR
It is generally accepted that the auto industry in the USSR was not very good.. “So-so”. Maybe it was so, but at that time...