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12 Offbeat Antique Advertisements From Soviet Russia

12 Offbeat Antique Advertisements From Soviet Russia

Alex Wain April 21, 2013 0

Remember those Soviet Space Program Posters we featured recently? Well, we thought we’d take a closer look at other types of propaganda / advertising from early Soviet Russia. Today these rarely seen posters are highly sought-after by

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Retro Propaganda Posters From Russia’s Space Program

Retro Propaganda Posters From Russia’s Space Program

Alex Wain April 9, 2013 3

It’s crazy to think that these days your trusty Smartphone is vastly more technologically advanced and powerful than the equipment was planning to propel Russian astronauts into space back in 1958-1963. But back then,

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A Thrilling & Unique Look At Russia’s Famous Landmarks

A Thrilling & Unique Look At Russia’s Famous Landmarks

Alex Wain April 8, 2013 2

You’ve probably heard of the phrase, “that’s just the tip of the iceberg” right? It implies, literally, that there’s more beneath the surface / more than meets the eye. That’s the concept behind this

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Vertigo-Inducing Photos From Ukraine’s Biggest Daredevil

Vertigo-Inducing Photos From Ukraine’s Biggest Daredevil

Alex Wain March 22, 2013 0

Like many parts of the world, Eastern Europe has it’s fair share of oddballs not to mention more than few extreme characters, but you can now add ‘Daredevils’ to that list too. With the

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Stunning Girls Dramatically Transformed Into Alien Beings

Stunning Girls Dramatically Transformed Into Alien Beings

Alex Wain March 16, 2013 0

Who needs special effects when you have the incredible talents and vision of Russian Artist Tuart on hand? He’s the painter behind these starling images. Using layers of body paint, makeup, colourful dyes & his

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47 Utterly Confounding Photos From Russia’s Social Networks

47 Utterly Confounding Photos From Russia’s Social Networks

Alex Wain March 7, 2013 2

Eastern Europe is certainly one of the stranger parts of the world. They have politicians with full body-tattoos, prisoners who have their own language in the form of symbols & codes and leaders who

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In Russia You Can Party All Night As The World Ends

In Russia You Can Party All Night As The World Ends

Alex Wain December 21, 2012 0

If you’re in Russia today, what better way to celebrate the potential end of the world (Ed – Erm, isn’ it supposed to have happened already?) than by bunkering down in a pimped out

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The Tattoos Of Russia’s Brutal Prisoners & Criminals

The Tattoos Of Russia’s Brutal Prisoners & Criminals

Alex Wain December 1, 2012 2

Here’s a tale of struggle, individuality, brutality, creativity and all set against the bleak background of cold Soviet Russia. Danzig Baldaev (who’s father was imprisoned as any enemy of the people) would regularly visit

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Russian Artist Turns Buildings Into Giant Characters

Russian Artist Turns Buildings Into Giant Characters

Alex Wain November 8, 2012 0

Russian street artist Nikita Nomerz not only creates art, but he uses it to manipulate the world around him. He’s the creative wizard behind the following graffiti artworks – rather than using unreadable fonts or

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Sexy Vintage Pin-Ups Sell Mobile Phones In Russia

Sexy Vintage Pin-Ups Sell Mobile Phones In Russia

Alex Wain May 13, 2012 3

Now here’s something to raise a few eyebrows, MegaFon the 2nd biggest mobile phone company in Russia, have just released a series of ads promoting mobile phone usage to the general public. We can

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