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The tactical ballistic missile system "Iskander" may hit even very well protected targets in the territory of Europe. It is not only a tool for destruction but a military - political instrument. Only

by its presence it may prevent a serious conflict. Nevertheless it remains to be one of the most mysterious armament systems in Russia and not so much is known about "Iskander".

Categories Culture, History, Photos, Technology

The destiny of An-10 planes was not a happy one, neither was their history as monuments. In 1973 many of the aircraft were discarded due to their poor condition. Most of them became monuments and together with Il-18 and Tu-104, were widely used for the improvement of different Russian cities in the 70s and 80s. The situation changed in the 90s. It was announced that the An-10 monuments had an

unkempt appearance and all of them were destroyed. The real reason was highly increased prices for non-ferrous metals. Others simply suffered from vandals back in the 80s. As a result only one An-10 aircraft was preserved and it is located in the museum of Monino, in the Moscow region. Strangely enough the other museums didn't try to acquire the disappearing planes.

Categories Automotive, Funny, Photos, Russian People, Society, Technology

Paranino - a small village not far from Chelyabinsk (which got famous for its recent picturesque meteorite sky show). It's a regular village with farmers, cows or goats crossing the streets, nice nature etc. But what makes it so special? Since early 1900s it is a home of a factory that makes... trams. And when they make trams they need a handy spot for trams to get thru tests etc. For this they need a full scale tram railroad which can give the newly built trams all possible

challenges - uphill climbs, hard curves and so on. For this they have built such a track right thru the small village. Now, on a daily basis the small typical Russian settlement gets the ultra new (and old as well) trams cruising around daily. And the good guys tram builders didn't forget the needs of locals so they offer them free rides as well so the tram trail is a fully functional metro rail but deep deep in the woods. Here are some more photos:

Categories Photos, Technology

We are about to visit a big shelter for 1800 people with many inclined exits. It still has rusty filter-ventilator units, remains of diesel-generators,

hermetic doors, a medical room, Civil defence posters and much more. The shelter is located under the combine plant in the city of Taganrog, Russia.

Categories Automotive, Business, Economics, Photos, Science, Technology

Let's visit a new A350-900 XWB (MSN3) jetliner which is related to a family of new-generation aircraft

that corresponds to the requirements of the market perfectly due to the size, range and comfort.

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Categories Economics, History, Photos, Russian army, Science, Technology

The "Ural" was a command ship operated by the Soviet Navy. She was intended to be a communications

vessel. The electronics and combat missions of this ship used to be closely guarded secrets.

Categories Economics, History, Other, Photos, Russian People, Society, Technology

Today we'll go to a factory where the best enamelware in Russia is produced. Steel enamelware is perfect for cooking and storing food. Due to the enamel contact with

metal is avoided. The factory features a cyclical turnaround producing even package and printing all the necessary information in a printing-office of their own.

Categories Automotive, Funny, Law, Photos, Russian People, Society, Technology, Video

If people decided to burn down their neighbors car in Moscow, Russia, then they burn BMW X6 - it's more expensive and the fire site would be more cinematic. Why did they burn it?

Because he parked on their lawn, that's what they say. Can we see them in real time caught on camera lighting it up? Yes we can, there is a video embedded down below.