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Russias Rich Homes

Ex-Soviet Elite Homes, Now Moscows Wealthiest Area

Jun 12 2011

During the reign off the Soviet Union many powerful government officials, celebrities, engineers and inventors lived in this region. After the collapse of the Soviet Union many mansions, properties and even large chunks of land remained - unclaimed. Now this is the area for the famous and rich.

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Richest Area Moscow

Russia's Most Wealthy & Elite Village

Jun 3 2011

This is an exclusive look inside of one of the wealthiest parts of Moscow. The Barvikha and Skolkovo luxury villages are homes to Russia's richest people. This area is very hard to get into and exclusive to residents only, taking any kinds of media here is monitored by law.

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Home Made Submarine

Russia's Smallest Submarine

Mar 24 2011

This Russian man from St. Petersburg got his personal submarine. He built it himself and it is the smallest submarine in Russia, officially registered as a boat by Russian boat registry and has got it’s own personal name and number.

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Russia's Biggest Billboard

Mar 23 2011

This is the biggest ad in Russia. It’s square size is more than 1.5 acres! (6000 m2). It is located in the center of Moscow city and has a few full size cars attached to it, with tail lights and headlights that go on in the evening.

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Soviet Typhoon Submarine

Biggest Submarine in the World

Mar 21 2011

This is submarine “Typhoon” as it was called in NATO documents or “Shark” as it was called in Russia. It is considered to be the biggest submarine in the world, with over than 170 meters (515 feet) long and 23 meter (70 feet) wide. It can carry 20 ballistic nuclear missiles and there were only six of those built.

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World’s Biggest Diamond Mine

Mar 18 2011

What a huge man–The mine is 525m (1,722ft) deep and has a diameter of 1,200m (3,900ft). This massive diamond mine is located in Mirna, Eastern Siberia, Russia.

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Soviet Nuclear Deserted Bunker

Deserted Russian Nuclear Retaliation Control Bunker

Feb 25 2011

Deserted nuclear retaliation control bunker presents a very striking image. Just imagine: 125-ton capsule 33 meters high, 12 tiers. It is hanging on stretchings for the amortization in case of attack and is projected for 45 days of functioning.

Let’s see how it looks inside – who knows, maybe mankind will need such bunkers in the near future?

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