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History: The Plane That Was Meant to Hunt Submarines!

Meet the Soviet Union's VVA-14 – The Submarine Hunter

Robert Bartini was an Italian-born Soviet aircraft designer who is often hailed as a genius. Bartini designed over 60 aircraft throughout his life, but one of his conceptions caught a lot of attention – the VVA-14. Designed in the 1960s, the bizarre aircraft was meant to hunt US submarines!

Humor

Joke: The Soviet Tattletale

One day a Soviet Party member is walking through red square when he hears a man shout “down with the tyrant and his stupid mustache.” Immediately the party member drags the man to Stalin and explains what he said. Stalin, furious asks: why did you say that?

Travel

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Hard to Believe This Used to Be a Soviet Prison!

Located in Estonia, Rummu Prison used to be one of the Soviet Union’s worst labor camps, used to punish dissidents and enemies of the state. Located in a quarry, the prisoners were used as cheap labor.

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That One Time the Soviets Turned a Bomber Into an Airliner

Hear the story of how the Soviets turned the TU-114 bomber plane into a VIP airliner for the Soviet head of state Nikita Khrushchev on his first visit to the United States. Why did the USSR create this Franken-plane, and most importantly, how did they do it? Find out in this fascinating video.

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When a Soviet Bomber Was Converted Into an Airliner

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Tupolev Tu-16: The Most Dangerous Soviet Passenger Plane

The Tupolev Tu-16 is a heavy bomber that was designed by Soviet engineer Andrei Tupolev in 1952. During this time, the Soviet Union was in desperate need of more modern civil airplanes. Tupolev then suggested converting the Tu-16 heavy bomber into an airliner.

Design & Photography

15 Beautiful Former Soviet Bus Stops and Metro Stations

Travel Former Soviet Union Nations Via Beautiful Bus Stops

However, many remote areas in the former Soviet Union previously put an immense amount of work into building beautiful, creative, and unique transportation shelters.

Travel

Never Heard of Estonia? It's Eastern Europe's Hidden Gem

H/T: touropia.com Related articles: 20 Gorgeous European Countries to Visit 17 Beautiful Asian Countries The Most Beautiful Places in the U.S 10 Top Places to See in Estonia photos, travel, beautiful, Europe, Estonia, Eastern Europe, Soviet, hidden gem You'd be forgiven for thinking that there are no

Riddles & Quizzes

QUIZ: What Do You Remember About the Cold War?

The threat of outright nuclear war ominously hung in the air from the period 1947-1991 (roughly), as leaders of the free world, the USA and NATO, rivaled the communist Eastern Bloc centered around the defeated and now-defunct Soviet Union.

Science and Technology

10 Declassified CIA and Military Secrets

10 Declassified U.S. Military Secrets That'll Astound You

He supplied the United States’ government with valuable information about the capabilities of Soviet missiles that had been installed in Cuba. In 1963, he was uncovered by his fellow Soviet intelligence officers and was executed for treason.

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COLD WAR TRIVIA: How Much History Do You Know?

The threat of outright nuclear war ominously hung in the air from the period 1947-1991 (roughly), as leaders of the free world, the USA and NATO, rivaled the communist Eastern Bloc centered around the defeated and now-defunct Soviet Union.

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Russia's 'Caspian Sea Monster' Was an Impressive Machine

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This Was One of the Most Unusual Vehicles of the Cold War

Did you know that the Soviet Union had once developed a gigantic flying boat that rode just above the surface of the water? Called the Ekranoplan , this unusual vehicle was a plane-boat hybrid that was made to exploit an aerodynamic principle called "ground effect."

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This Giant Soviet Chopper Was a True Engineering Wonder

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The Incredible Story of the LARGEST Helicopter Ever Built

In its prime, Soviet Russia designed many formidable vehicles. Among them was also the world’s largest helicopter. Built in the ‘60s, this giant monster of a machine, named Mil V-12, weighed 69,100 kg (1,52,340 pounds) and could carry 196 passengers.

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A Glimse Into the Soviet Kubinka Tank Museum

Discover the Most Impressive Russian Tanks in History

An important piece of Soviet military history is located in a town called Kubinka, in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. The Kubinka Tank Museum gives some fascinating insight into the war machines that the Soviets were building from the Second World War through to the end of the Cold War.

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10 of the Most Impressive Cold War Army Planes

These Cold-War Military Jets Are Amazing Pieces of Work

Tupolev TU-22M source Origin: Soviet Union The TU-22M was feared in Western defense circles, because it can fly at supersonic speeds for a very long range. It found its niche hunting aircraft carriers in large packs.

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10 Shocking Secret US Government Operations

These Covert US Government Operations Will Shock You

It was built in 1961 complete with enough dormitories to accommodate 1,100 people and was intended to house Members of Congress in the event of a nuclear attack by the Soviet Union. It was only exposed by a Washington Post reporter in 1992, leading to its immediate decommissioning. 6.

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Chaotic Scenes From the First McDonald's to Open in Russia

Historical Moment: When McDonald's First Opened in Moscow

Soviet officials had actually been discussing bringing McDonald's to Russia since 1976. The appearance of this infamous symbol of capitalism was certainly a sign that things were changing in the Soviet Union.

Humor

Joke: The Timing Issue

Joke: The Timing Issue joke A few decades ago, three prisoners were sitting in a Soviet gulag.

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What Happened When McDonald's First Opened in Russia?

Soviet officials had actually been discussing bringing McDonald's to Russia since 1976. The appearance of this infamous symbol of capitalism was certainly a sign that things were changing in the Soviet Union.

Riddles & Quizzes

Joke: The Lenin Bust

Content Joke: The Wise Old Sculptor joke Many years ago, a smart old sculptor was finally allowed to leave the Soviet Union and emigrate to the United States where his son lived

Science and Technology

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Life on Mars - What Could It Look Like?

From soviet orbiters to NASA rovers, Mars accepted many visitors from planet Earth in the past few decades. So the question is... If we ever were to discover living microorganisms on the Red Planet, how do we know that we weren't the ones who planted them in the first place?

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The Story of the Insanely Fast & Untouchable Mig-25 Foxbat

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The Most Infamous Military Aircraft of the Cold War

The MiG-25 Foxbat was an insanely fast super fighter jet released by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

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Experience the Dramatic Moments of WWII in Moving Color

Hitler Strikes East Click to watch After his unsuccessful attempt to defeat the British, Hitler focuses his attention on the Soviet Union. This proves to be quite the military gamble. Red Sun Rampant Click to watch On 7th December 1941, the Japanese bomb the U.S. fleet in Pearl Harbor.

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Fascinating: The Historical Facts You Never Hear About!

The fierce battle for control of a railway station during the Battle of Stalingrad saw the location change hands between German and Soviet forces 14 times in just one afternoon, illustrating the intensity and desperation of one of WWII’s bloodiest battles.

Travel

The Hill of Crosses: Lithuania’s Sacred Pilgrim Site

There's No Sacred Site Quite Like the Hill of Crosses!

Source Source Source Having started in 1940, Lithuania came to be occupied by Soviet Russia and remained so for another half a century. The Soviets outlawed religion and tried to suppress Lithuanian culture and political activity. They deported thousands to Siberia.

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