July 24, 2013
Volgograd
A bit of history on my home for the last 3 days http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volgograd or http://www.volgadmin.ru/en/
Built by German prisoners after the war. Some ended up marrying locals and were made free
Weapon (advanced rocket system) factory
…with its comfortable seats
…an urge to drive but no car!!!
Volgograd State panoramic museum (“VSPM”)
VSPM – The Germans are coming
VSPM – Kids playing with tanks… feels kind of wrong
Mamayev Kurgan – Mother Russia
Mamayev Kurgan – Memorial
Mamayev Kurgan – Long day?
Mamayev Kurgan – Changing the guard
Mamayev Kurgan – Mother Russia and beautiful church
Mamayev Kurgan – Beautiful church
Picking up my car. Here with Alexis (the mechanic)
With Nicolas, great host and helping hand in Russia
