Life in Russia

The pride of the Russian aviation it's fighter MiG-29. Development of the first prototype light tactical fighter (LFI) of the new generation started in the late 1960s. In 1969, the competition was announced for the development of such an aircraft. Participated in the design Bureau Sukhoi and Yakovlev and Mikoyan and Gurevich. The winner was recognized OKB «MiG». Detailed elaboration of the project started in 1971. The first flight of the prototype was made on 6 October 1977, and serial production deployed in 1982 on the basis of the Moscow plant № 30 («Banner of labor»).

The car of Russian police

It looks like it's becomes a bad tradition in Russia. Drunk drivers in Russia are trying to escape from the police. And carry the policeman on the hood of his car when you try to arrest. Of course, the next day malicious infringer say: Oh, sorry, I didn't notice the police and I don't drink driving. This is outrageous! I don't really like the police, but the police behaves correctly.

The Soviet boxer in the movie "Rocky 4" name is Ivan Drago. A popular Russian name and a very, very strange surname. Probably, this is a strange Russian lived in Bulgaria or in Yugoslavia? 

How in Russia used excavators? There are many unusual ways! For example, the excavator can be used for travel on a ship as in this video:

I think what they idiots, but they resourceful guys!

I think that's one of the most interesting and positive video about Russia. This clip is filmed in the biggest cities of Russia. Look, in Russia live people , who know how to enjoy life.

During the economic crisis in Russia in 2008, the Russian government has developed a program to support auto plants. The rule of this program - hand over the old car, and get a discount on the car is new. This video reveals only one episode in the eventful life tow-utilization of cars under the state program. It is a pity that program was finished in until the end of 2011.

See an interesting infographic on the price of gasoline in Russia and other countries of Europe. Gasoline is cheaper only in Kazakhstan and Belarus.Based on prices for 95-octane gasoline (in Russia, 95-octane or higher) at the beginning of the II quarter of 2013.

On the one interesting site I found old Russian postcards. Of course, most of them black-and-white, but I chose only color postcards. All of the cards issued in the end 19th or the early 20th century. Look at them, I think it will be interesting.

Of course, in these photos is the standard stereotypes such as vodka, garmoshka and balalaika. Let it be so, these are the famous Russian characters. Lapti are the traditional bast shoes of the Russian peasants. Bast shoes are shoes made primarily from bast - fiber from the bark of the linden tree or birch tree: they are a kind of basket woven and fitted to the shape of a foot.

The bank of Russia will release the first Olympic banknote of 100 rubles in October, 2013, in 100 days prior to Olympic Games in Sochi. This news was reported by the first deputy chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation George Luntovsky on banknote presentation.

Interesting news from Russia. The Russian Defense Ministry has decided to annihilate the last reserves of gas masks for horses. These gas masks were in storage last 50 years and have never been used. These masks will be dismantled and all materials (rubber, glass, leather) will be sent for recycling.

During the cold war in the USSR were developed  two types gas masks for the horses. The first type was used for short-term protection of the horse.

International Women's Day March 8 is an official holiday in most countries of the former Soviet Union. Most banks, official buildings and educational institutions are closed on this day, although shops and kiosks usually stay open. Public transport may run less frequently than usual.

International Women’s Day is often celebrated among family or friends with a festive meal and drinks. Many women receive flowers, cards and other gifts on March 8.

Perhaps this holiday happy, not only women, but the flower sellers. Tulips, mimosa and roses are the main colors that give the women on this day. Not sure what to give the woman on March 8? Give flowers! This is a good and right gift. Just do not give yellow flowers (mimosa exception) and the number of colors must be odd (1,3,5 ..).  

Now look old Soviet postcards. Many of them are very interesting.

Mimosa is the main symbol of the women's day in the USSR.

Look at the wonderful fragment of the concert of the musician Alexey Arkhipovsky. Melody called "The Road Home."

I would like to tell about little-known side of any war. Of course, in any war the soldier is the main force. However, the soldier will not be able to fight without weapons and without food. Therefore, supply for the army is very important for the victory over the enemy. And propagandize this idea for the people in the rear is it very important. Slogans in these posters should be simple and clear. Such as the famous slogan: "Everything for the front, everything for victory." Or these slogans can be such:

Meadowland (Classic text)

Oh Field, my field, my wide field,

The heroes ride over the field,
hey, the heroes of the red army.

You girls, cast a glance,
cast a glance in our direction,

Wave far down the road
Eh, the happy road

Hey, girls, look,
we are ready to engage the enemy

Our fleet-footed horses
our fast-driving tanks

Aaaaaah... Aaaaaaah...

Our fleet-footed horses
our fast-driving tanks

Hey, while on the collective farms,
the work is efficiently progressing,

Today we are scouts,
today we are keeping watch.

You girls, look here,
girls, wipe off your tears!

The louder let us sing our song,
hey, our pugnacious song.

Oh Field, my field, my wide field,

The heroes ride over the field,
hey, the heroes of the red army.

The Northern Sea Route - the shortest sea route between the European part of Russia and the Far East, historically rooted  unified national route for transportation cargos in the Arctic. The importance of this route for Russia is permanently increasing. From behind the considerable melting of ice on the Northern sea the stream of transported cargos has increased considerably. And by 2020 it should reach fifty million tons and become the main route of cargos delivery in the Asian region.

Aviation of the Northern fleet has started to patrol the Northern sea route. Flight missions in polar latitudes fulfilled the crew of the Il-38 and Tu-142. The main tasks for the pilots is it ensure the safety of navigation and implementation of aerial reconnaissance in the Arctic waters.

The Northern fleet already was here in the autumn of 2011 year. Then for the first time along the Northern sea have passed grouping of military ships. Headed this mission the nuclear missile cruiser "Peter the Great". Now and naval aviation on the IL-38 starts regular patrols of strategic importance to the country's shipping route. "Planes fly over long distances in the air up to 10 hours, - says Sergey Checherov, Acting Chief of the Northern Fleet naval aviation - they can perform various tasks, from searching submarines to assist vessels in distress."

The Ilyushin Il-38 is a maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare and anti-shipping aircraft. In spite of the fact that the aircraft was developed in 1967 and is gradually becoming obsolete, he is still able to perform their tasks. Production comprised up to 65 aircraft.

The unit of currency of Russia is the ruble. One ruble is equal to 100 kopecks. Now used coins  in denominations 1, 5, 10, 50 kopecks and coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10 rubles. So look modern Russian kopecks. 

And here is a modern Russian rubles in coins.

Coins of 1 and 5 kopecks are practically not used. gradually cease to be used coins of 10 and 50 kopecks. Probably the smallest coin, for which you can buy something it's a coin of 1 ruble. For example, 1 ruble worth a box of matches.

In addition, in Russia now used such banknotes: 5, 10, 50, 100, 1000, 5000 rubles. The banknote in 5 rubles now replaced by a similar coin and is very rarely used. The banknote of 10 rubles is gradually being replaced at  the coin.

What you can buy at 5 rubles? For five Russian rubles you can buy a small bar of chocolate or you can buy ballpoint pen, or this money will suffice for short local call by the cell phone (2-3 minute). 

What you can buy at 10 rubles? For ten Russian rubles you can buy a small bun or newspaper.  

50 rubles it's a bottle of beer and chips (local production) or it's 2-3 trips by bus on city.

For 100 rubles it is possible to buy a double cheeseburger with small bottle of cola or a luminescent energy-saving lamp or charger for mobile phone.

500 rubles is enough for 2 bottles of vodka, juice (2 liter), two kilograms of apples, bread (750 grams) and tea in pack (100  grams) or for that money you can buy a cheap cell phone.

 
The dinner in inexpensive cafe or restaurant on the average costs 1000 rubles. Or for the same money it is possible to buy ticket on the train from Moscow to St. Petersburg.

The minimum subsistence level in Russia about 5000 rubles (on this money it is possible to live about a month). Certainly, this doesn't include payment for the apartment, electricity and water.

5000 rubles will suffice for hotel accommodation within 2 days (hotel of 2 stars).