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Does anyone remember the Russian Ilyushin IL-114 turboprop?
The Ilyushin IL-114 is a Russian built short range airliner which first flew from Zhukovsky Airfield on 29…
Does anyone remember the Soviet Tupolev Tu-124?
The Tupolev Tu-124 was a short-range twin jet airliner that first flew on 29 March 1960. Powered by…
Does anyone remember the Soviet jumbo, the Ilyushin IL-96?
The Ilyushin IL-96 is a long-range aircraft produced by the Soviet Union and subsequently Russia. First flying on…
Does anyone remember the rugged Soviet Yakovlev Yak-40?
The Yakovlev Yak-40 is an airliner designed in the Soviet Union to serve poorly equipped airports with short…
Does anyone remember the turboprop Ilyushin IL-18?
The Soviet built Ilyushin IL-18 is a medium to long range aircraft powered by four Ivchenko AI-20M turboprop…
Does anyone remember the Soviet Ilyushin IL-62?
The Ilyushin IL-62 is a long-range narrowbody aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. It first flew on 3…
Does anyone remember the Tupolev Tu-154?
The most successful jet airliner produced by the Soviet Union is the Tupolev Tu-154. Powered initially by three…
Free Russia e-Visa for citizens of 18 countries
As of August 1st 2017, Russia has started issuing e-visas to citizens of 18 countries, for visiting Russia’s…
What Is “Stop A Douchebag” And Why It Is Working
A group of young activists in Russia have taken it upon themselves to protect citizens. And the methods of "Stop a Douchebag" seem to work!
Remember When Passengers Pushed That Russian Jet?
Airport Workers Fired After Airplane Pushing Incident | by travel blogger Mark C. Palmer | Three Russian airport employees lost their jobs after