Tag: “Russia”

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   Moscow Winter Street Market

   Moscow street market in winter

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   Russian Souvenirs

   Russian Souvenirs available from a Moscow street market

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   Russian Hats

   Russian hat stall at a Moscow street market - plus snow fall !

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   The other side of Red Square

   Everyone sees the normal view from Red Square. This is the other end of Red Square

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   Beslan School Number One

   Because the terrorists denied the hostages water during the stand off, many of the children resorted to drinking their own urine to stay alive. In addition to flowers, water is left in remembrance.

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   Beslan School Number One

   Because the terrorists denied the hostages water, some resorted to drinking their own urine while others died of dehydration. Water has become an important symbol at the school, as shown by these stone slabs that has water trickling down the front surface.

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   Hotel Vladikavkaz

   Located at the banks of the Terek River, this hotel used as a "base" for the Russian army during the Beslan Hostage Crisis (see Wikipedia entry of the same name).

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   Khuzhir

   The Russian village of Khuzhir is home to roughly 1200 people. It is the largest village on the island of Olkhon, located in Siberia's Lake Baikal.

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   Burkhan

   Known as Burkhan in the native Buryat and as Shamanka in Russian, this stunning rock formation is the holiest site on the island of Olkhon, located on Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia. Locals leave offerings of coins, alcohol and cigarettes to appease the spirits.

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    Solnechnaya (Hostel/Camp)

    Solnechnaya is a lovely hostel/camp facility on Olkhon Island in Russia's Lake Baikal. It is located in Khuzhir, the largest village on the island...