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Yakovlev Yak-28R "Brewer-D"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 12:10:20]]>

Yakovlev Yak-28R "Brewer-D"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 12:10:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yakovlev-yak-28r-brewer-d-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yakovlev-yak-28r-brewer-d-1/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:10:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yakovlev-yak-28r-brewer-d-1/ 45.01307500 78.34406800

Coal Power Station GRES-2
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-03-24 07:05:09
One of the largest coal-fired power stations in the world. GRES-2, built in 1987.]]>

Coal Power Station GRES-2
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-03-24 07:05:09
One of the largest coal-fired power stations in the world. GRES-2, built in 1987.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-power-station-gres-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-power-station-gres-2/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:05:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-power-station-gres-2/ 51.88568400 75.37565200

Atoyan stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 06:20:15]]>

Atoyan stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 06:20:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atoyan-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atoyan-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:20:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atoyan-stadium/ 51.21217800 51.35121700

Spartak Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:36:34]]>

Spartak Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:36:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spartak-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spartak-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:36:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spartak-stadium/ 50.41477700 80.24105100

Shakhtyor Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:21:46]]>

Shakhtyor Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:21:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shakhtyor-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shakhtyor-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:21:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shakhtyor-stadium/ 49.81863800 73.07489600

Taraz Central Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:13:09]]>

Taraz Central Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:13:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taraz-central-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taraz-central-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:13:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taraz-central-stadium/ 42.90181800 71.38212700

Vostok Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:02:11]]>

Vostok Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:02:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vostok-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vostok-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:02:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vostok-stadium/ 49.96994500 82.58690000

Kostanay Central Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:02:07]]>

Kostanay Central Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:02:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kostanay-central-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kostanay-central-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:02:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kostanay-central-stadium/ 53.22599600 63.63635300

S200 "Angara" (SA-5 "Gammon") & MiG-21
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:50:07]]>

S200 "Angara" (SA-5 "Gammon") & MiG-21
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:50:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/s200-angara-sa-5-gammon-mig-21/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/s200-angara-sa-5-gammon-mig-21/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:50:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/s200-angara-sa-5-gammon-mig-21/ 46.02549100 73.68828200

SH-08 ABM-3 "Gazelle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:50:01]]>

SH-08 ABM-3 "Gazelle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:50:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sh-08-abm-3-gazelle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sh-08-abm-3-gazelle/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:50:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sh-08-abm-3-gazelle/ 46.03011900 73.70977500

V-1000 (SA-5 Griffon)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:49:57]]>

V-1000 (SA-5 Griffon)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:49:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/v-1000-sa-5-griffon/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/v-1000-sa-5-griffon/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:49:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/v-1000-sa-5-griffon/ 46.03049900 73.71045100

Heart
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-30 09:49:29]]>

Heart
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-30 09:49:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/heart-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/heart-3/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:49:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/heart-3/ 50.32962800 78.06129500

Soyuz launch vehicle
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-08-22 05:01:39]]>

Soyuz launch vehicle
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-08-22 05:01:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soyuz-launch-vehicle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soyuz-launch-vehicle/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:01:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soyuz-launch-vehicle/ 45.62829200 63.32126800

Former Soviet Anti Satellite Laser site
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 18:36:02
See also this from Jane's.]]>

Former Soviet Anti Satellite Laser site
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 18:36:02
See also this from Jane's.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-soviet-anti-satellite-laser-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-soviet-anti-satellite-laser-site/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:36:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-soviet-anti-satellite-laser-site/ 45.84788200 73.51784700

Russian Tsyklon-2 launch pad
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 10:58:28
The Tsyklon was a Soviet/Ukrainian-designed expendable launch system, primarily used to put Cosmos satellites into low Earth orbit. It is based on the R-36 intercontinental ballistic missile designed by Mikhail Yangel and made eight launches, with seven successes, and one failure. All of its launches were conducted from LC-90 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It is sometimes designated Tsyklon-2A, not to be confused with the later Tsyklon-2 rocket. It was introduced in 1967 and was derived from the R-36 ICBM (NATO designation of SS-9, Scarp). It was retired in 1969.

It made its maiden flight on 27 October 1967.

Tsyklon was designed by the Yuzhnoe Design Bureau and manufactured by Yuzhmash (both in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine). A derivative, the Tsyklon-3 is still in service as of February 2008.]]>

Russian Tsyklon-2 launch pad
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 10:58:28
The Tsyklon was a Soviet/Ukrainian-designed expendable launch system, primarily used to put Cosmos satellites into low Earth orbit. It is based on the R-36 intercontinental ballistic missile designed by Mikhail Yangel and made eight launches, with seven successes, and one failure. All of its launches were conducted from LC-90 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It is sometimes designated Tsyklon-2A, not to be confused with the later Tsyklon-2 rocket. It was introduced in 1967 and was derived from the R-36 ICBM (NATO designation of SS-9, Scarp). It was retired in 1969.

It made its maiden flight on 27 October 1967.

Tsyklon was designed by the Yuzhnoe Design Bureau and manufactured by Yuzhmash (both in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine). A derivative, the Tsyklon-3 is still in service as of February 2008.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/russian-tsyklon-2-launch-pad/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/russian-tsyklon-2-launch-pad/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:58:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/russian-tsyklon-2-launch-pad/ 46.08138800 62.93233200

Ortalyk Tsentralnyi Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-09 07:36:01
The stadium is shared by two Kazakh football clubs - FC Almaty and FC Kairat Almaty. It also serves the home stadium for the Kazakhstan national football team. The stadium can accommodate up to 26,250 visitors.
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Ortalyk Tsentralnyi Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-09 07:36:01
The stadium is shared by two Kazakh football clubs - FC Almaty and FC Kairat Almaty. It also serves the home stadium for the Kazakhstan national football team. The stadium can accommodate up to 26,250 visitors.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ortalyk-tsentralnyi-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ortalyk-tsentralnyi-stadium/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:36:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ortalyk-tsentralnyi-stadium/ 43.23833300 76.92427900

Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-09 07:25:43
Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium, home of FC Astana. The stadium holds 12,350 people.

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Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-09 07:25:43
Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium, home of FC Astana. The stadium holds 12,350 people.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazhimukan-munaitpasov-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazhimukan-munaitpasov-stadium/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:25:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazhimukan-munaitpasov-stadium/ 51.16265700 71.41341800

Alma-Ata TV Tower
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-18 20:34:23
The tower is 371.5 m (1073 ft) tall; its 114 m metal aerial reaches 1000 meters above sea level. It has two observation decks at the height of 146 m and 252 m, which are accessible by two high-speed elevators. It is however not open to the public. The tower was built by the architects Terziev, Savchenko, Akimov and Ostroumov. Since Almaty is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes, the TV tower was designed to withstand earthquakes up to a strength of 10 on the Richter scale.]]>

Alma-Ata TV Tower
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-18 20:34:23
The tower is 371.5 m (1073 ft) tall; its 114 m metal aerial reaches 1000 meters above sea level. It has two observation decks at the height of 146 m and 252 m, which are accessible by two high-speed elevators. It is however not open to the public. The tower was built by the architects Terziev, Savchenko, Akimov and Ostroumov. Since Almaty is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes, the TV tower was designed to withstand earthquakes up to a strength of 10 on the Richter scale.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alma-ata-tv-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alma-ata-tv-tower/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:34:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alma-ata-tv-tower/ 43.22878500 76.97650200

Fighter Lineup
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By: KRL
@ 2007-08-24 12:35:57
18 Fighters on Apron. Looks like Mig 29/31's with shadows of twin tail obvious.]]>

Fighter Lineup
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By: KRL
@ 2007-08-24 12:35:57
18 Fighters on Apron. Looks like Mig 29/31's with shadows of twin tail obvious.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighter-lineup/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighter-lineup/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:35:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighter-lineup/ 50.35564000 80.25258400

Almaty International Airport (ALA)
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-05-28 18:53:36]]>

Almaty International Airport (ALA)
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-05-28 18:53:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/almaty-international-airport-ala/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/almaty-international-airport-ala/ Mon, 28 May 2007 18:53:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/almaty-international-airport-ala/ 43.35414300 77.02514600

MR-UR-100 Sotka (SS-17) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-15 10:32:23
The MR-UR-100 Sotka was a MIRV-warhead intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed and deployed by the Soviet Union from 1978 to 1993. The missile was given the NATO reporting name SS-17 Spanker and was built under the Soviet industry designation 15A15. An alternative designation for the missile is the UR-100MR.
The MR-UR-100 project was developed by OKB-586. The purpose was to develop a MIRV capable replacement for the existing UR-100 missiles in service. While designed to fit into existing UR-100 silos, it still required some modification of existing silos to accommodate the new missile, due to its requirement for a cold-launch system.

The development of "modernized UR-100" was authorized on 19 August 1970 (document №682-218) and assigned to both OKB-586 and TsKBM (author of UR-100). Flight tests were conducted from 1971 through 1974. Deployment commenced in December of 1978. The more advanced MR-UR-100UTTh version began development in 1979, with flight tests from 1977 through 1979. The new missiles had completely replaced the original version by 1983, at which time the Soviets fielded 270 launchers. From there the number of launchers declined, and by 1991 START I Treaty they were down to 76. All were scheduled for dismantling and removed from the inventory. [wikipedia]]]>

MR-UR-100 Sotka (SS-17) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-15 10:32:23
The MR-UR-100 Sotka was a MIRV-warhead intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed and deployed by the Soviet Union from 1978 to 1993. The missile was given the NATO reporting name SS-17 Spanker and was built under the Soviet industry designation 15A15. An alternative designation for the missile is the UR-100MR.
The MR-UR-100 project was developed by OKB-586. The purpose was to develop a MIRV capable replacement for the existing UR-100 missiles in service. While designed to fit into existing UR-100 silos, it still required some modification of existing silos to accommodate the new missile, due to its requirement for a cold-launch system.

The development of "modernized UR-100" was authorized on 19 August 1970 (document №682-218) and assigned to both OKB-586 and TsKBM (author of UR-100). Flight tests were conducted from 1971 through 1974. Deployment commenced in December of 1978. The more advanced MR-UR-100UTTh version began development in 1979, with flight tests from 1977 through 1979. The new missiles had completely replaced the original version by 1983, at which time the Soviets fielded 270 launchers. From there the number of launchers declined, and by 1991 START I Treaty they were down to 76. All were scheduled for dismantling and removed from the inventory. [wikipedia]]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mr-ur-100-sotka-ss-17-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-icbm/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mr-ur-100-sotka-ss-17-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-icbm/ Tue, 15 May 2007 10:32:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mr-ur-100-sotka-ss-17-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-icbm/ 45.62848600 63.31173600

SA-2 SAM site
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By: losbeats
@ 2007-05-05 16:36:36
One of the few SAM sites that surround the Baikonur Cosmodrome. ]]>

SA-2 SAM site
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By: losbeats
@ 2007-05-05 16:36:36
One of the few SAM sites that surround the Baikonur Cosmodrome. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sa-2-sam-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sa-2-sam-site/ Sat, 05 May 2007 16:36:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sa-2-sam-site/ 45.81749500 63.73611000

Pavlodar Airport (UASP)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 16:38:41]]>

Pavlodar Airport (UASP)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 16:38:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pavlodar-airport-uasp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pavlodar-airport-uasp/ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:38:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pavlodar-airport-uasp/ 52.19419200 77.07237500

Aktau Airport (UATE)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 15:20:14]]>

Aktau Airport (UATE)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 15:20:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aktau-airport-uate/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aktau-airport-uate/ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:20:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aktau-airport-uate/ 43.85766200 51.09221900

Fighters Su-17 storage at Chimkent / Khatynkopir Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 14:57:05]]>

Fighters Su-17 storage at Chimkent / Khatynkopir Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 14:57:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighters-su-17-storage-at-chimkent-khatynkopir-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighters-su-17-storage-at-chimkent-khatynkopir-air-force-base/ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:57:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighters-su-17-storage-at-chimkent-khatynkopir-air-force-base/ 42.36958700 69.46211100

Lugovoe Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-22 16:25:36]]>

Lugovoe Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-22 16:25:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lugovoe-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lugovoe-air-force-base/ Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:25:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lugovoe-air-force-base/ 42.97115100 72.72949200

Helicopters & Airplanes at Almaty - North Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-22 14:13:34]]>

Helicopters & Airplanes at Almaty - North Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-22 14:13:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/helicopters-airplanes-at-almaty-north-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/helicopters-airplanes-at-almaty-north-air-force-base/ Sun, 22 Oct 2006 14:13:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/helicopters-airplanes-at-almaty-north-air-force-base/ 43.37259000 76.98291800

Il-76 at Astana Air Force Base (UACC)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-21 16:59:55]]>

Il-76 at Astana Air Force Base (UACC)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-21 16:59:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-76-at-astana-air-force-base-uacc/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-76-at-astana-air-force-base-uacc/ Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:59:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-76-at-astana-air-force-base-uacc/ 51.02980000 71.46963200

Soviet Tank on Static Display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-21 16:40:02
In front of a giant tank scrapyard.]]>

Soviet Tank on Static Display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-21 16:40:02
In front of a giant tank scrapyard.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-tank-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-tank-on-static-display/ Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:40:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-tank-on-static-display/ 50.38454200 80.16194200

5000 Soviet Tanks
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-21 16:38:30
Waiting to be scrapped at the tank factory to the NE.]]>

5000 Soviet Tanks
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-21 16:38:30
Waiting to be scrapped at the tank factory to the NE.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/5000-soviet-tanks/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/5000-soviet-tanks/ Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:38:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/5000-soviet-tanks/ 50.38336900 80.15641100

Full scale model of Russian space shuttle 'Ptichka'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-08-15 21:54:31
A full size model of Shuttle Ptichka is on display here in the test zone of Baikonur Spaceport in Kazakhstan while the original one is also nearby at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, in the MIK Building.

Shuttle Ptichka ("Птичка" meaning "little bird" in Russian) is an informal nickname for the second space shuttles to be produced as part of the Shuttle Buran program. It was never officially named. It is also known as Shuttle 1.02. It is distinguisable from the other shuttles as a red framework is attached to its roof.

"Ptichka" was also an informal nickname for all of the space shuttle orbiters. However, the formal theme for the whole orbiter project was "Stormy Weather" and "Burya" ("Буря" meaning "tempest" in Russian) was mentioned as a likely name for the spacecraft.

Construction of the second orbiter started in 1988, and although the orbiter was closest to being completed of any of the Buran shuttles (after the Shuttle Buran), it was never finished. The program was officially canceled in 1993, at which point the shuttle was 95-97% complete.]]>

Full scale model of Russian space shuttle 'Ptichka'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-08-15 21:54:31
A full size model of Shuttle Ptichka is on display here in the test zone of Baikonur Spaceport in Kazakhstan while the original one is also nearby at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, in the MIK Building.

Shuttle Ptichka ("Птичка" meaning "little bird" in Russian) is an informal nickname for the second space shuttles to be produced as part of the Shuttle Buran program. It was never officially named. It is also known as Shuttle 1.02. It is distinguisable from the other shuttles as a red framework is attached to its roof.

"Ptichka" was also an informal nickname for all of the space shuttle orbiters. However, the formal theme for the whole orbiter project was "Stormy Weather" and "Burya" ("Буря" meaning "tempest" in Russian) was mentioned as a likely name for the spacecraft.

Construction of the second orbiter started in 1988, and although the orbiter was closest to being completed of any of the Buran shuttles (after the Shuttle Buran), it was never finished. The program was officially canceled in 1993, at which point the shuttle was 95-97% complete.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/full-scale-model-of-russian-space-shuttle-ptichka/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/full-scale-model-of-russian-space-shuttle-ptichka/ Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:54:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/full-scale-model-of-russian-space-shuttle-ptichka/ 45.91949800 63.30997600

Grounded boats 20km from the Aral sea
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By: dda
@ 2006-07-09 15:08:45]]>

Grounded boats 20km from the Aral sea
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By: dda
@ 2006-07-09 15:08:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grounded-boats-20km-from-the-aral-sea/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grounded-boats-20km-from-the-aral-sea/ Sun, 09 Jul 2006 15:08:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grounded-boats-20km-from-the-aral-sea/ 46.64570200 61.18325800

Semipalatinsk-16 - Russia's largets nuclear test site
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-12-08 11:58:00
Russian nuclear tests have been conducted in two major areas. The former Soviet Union’s largest nuclear test site was located near Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan. The Semipalatinsk Test Site was founded in 1948 with the first nuclear explosion tested in 1949 and the last in 1989. Of the 467 nuclear detonations conducted there, 346 were underground, with the first of these underground experiments conducted in 1961. A total of 87 atmospheric and 26 surface nuclear detonations were also performed at the site between 1949 and 1989. Some tests involved multiple weapon detonations.

During the early days of the atomic energy program in the former Soviet Union, some unfortunate events occurred. The country's first atomic test in Semipalatinsk in 1949 exposed over 25,000 people downwind from the blast to significant doses of fission products.]]>

Semipalatinsk-16 - Russia's largets nuclear test site
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-12-08 11:58:00
Russian nuclear tests have been conducted in two major areas. The former Soviet Union’s largest nuclear test site was located near Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan. The Semipalatinsk Test Site was founded in 1948 with the first nuclear explosion tested in 1949 and the last in 1989. Of the 467 nuclear detonations conducted there, 346 were underground, with the first of these underground experiments conducted in 1961. A total of 87 atmospheric and 26 surface nuclear detonations were also performed at the site between 1949 and 1989. Some tests involved multiple weapon detonations.

During the early days of the atomic energy program in the former Soviet Union, some unfortunate events occurred. The country's first atomic test in Semipalatinsk in 1949 exposed over 25,000 people downwind from the blast to significant doses of fission products.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-16-russias-largets-nuclear-test-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-16-russias-largets-nuclear-test-site/ Thu, 08 Dec 2005 11:58:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-16-russias-largets-nuclear-test-site/ 49.95232400 77.81890900

Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-16 12:44:28
Primary testing site for Soviet nuclear weapons.]]>

Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-16 12:44:28
Primary testing site for Soviet nuclear weapons.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-nuclear-test-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-nuclear-test-site/ Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:44:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-nuclear-test-site/ 50.37780800 77.83624600

Giant Cemetery - Source of 2002 cholera epidemic
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:33:55
In 2002 an epedemic of Cholera in Atyrau was caused by when the reservoir to the NW overflowed and flooded this cemetery where cholera vicims were buried and washed the virus into the river.]]>

Giant Cemetery - Source of 2002 cholera epidemic
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:33:55
In 2002 an epedemic of Cholera in Atyrau was caused by when the reservoir to the NW overflowed and flooded this cemetery where cholera vicims were buried and washed the virus into the river.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-cemetery-source-of-2002-cholera-epidemic/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-cemetery-source-of-2002-cholera-epidemic/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:33:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-cemetery-source-of-2002-cholera-epidemic/ 47.13554900 51.88939300

Munayshy Stadium
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:21:56]]>

Munayshy Stadium
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:21:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/munayshy-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/munayshy-stadium/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:21:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/munayshy-stadium/ 47.09456000 51.90771800

Pair of Bar Lock early warning radar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:15:30
To the NE is an old Soviet air base. There is the remains of a SA-2 site between here and the airfield that has been scraped away. ]]>

Pair of Bar Lock early warning radar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:15:30
To the NE is an old Soviet air base. There is the remains of a SA-2 site between here and the airfield that has been scraped away. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pair-of-bar-lock-early-warning-radar/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pair-of-bar-lock-early-warning-radar/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:15:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pair-of-bar-lock-early-warning-radar/ 47.11188200 51.79125700

River Palace Hotel
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:10:34


Pictures


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River Palace Hotel
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:10:34


Pictures


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Lake Chagan, created by a Soviet nuclear test explosion
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By: Fricasseur
@ 2005-07-25 18:33:20
This lake and the reservoir bordering its southern rim are the result of the Chagan nuclear test, carried out by the Soviet Union on January 15th, 1965. Today, the area is still radioactive.]]>

Lake Chagan, created by a Soviet nuclear test explosion
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By: Fricasseur
@ 2005-07-25 18:33:20
This lake and the reservoir bordering its southern rim are the result of the Chagan nuclear test, carried out by the Soviet Union on January 15th, 1965. Today, the area is still radioactive.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lake-chagan-created-by-a-soviet-nuclear-test-explosion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lake-chagan-created-by-a-soviet-nuclear-test-explosion/ Mon, 25 Jul 2005 18:33:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lake-chagan-created-by-a-soviet-nuclear-test-explosion/ 49.93453900 79.00938000

Atyrau International Airport (GUW)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-07-02 01:29:28
Looks like a mix of commercial and military aircraft.]]>

Atyrau International Airport (GUW)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-07-02 01:29:28
Looks like a mix of commercial and military aircraft.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau-international-airport-guw/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau-international-airport-guw/ Sat, 02 Jul 2005 01:29:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau-international-airport-guw/ 47.12503900 51.82426900

Atyrau
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-06-27 13:29:07
City at the mouth of Ural river on the north coast of Caspian Sea]]>

Atyrau
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-06-27 13:29:07
City at the mouth of Ural river on the north coast of Caspian Sea]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau/ Mon, 27 Jun 2005 13:29:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau/ 47.11289400 51.91211700

Baikonur Cosmodrome
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-06-21 16:46:45
Use the Astronautix.com link for a map to over lay the google image. The Soyuz pad is in the upper right. Lots of SAM batteries scattered around too.]]>

Baikonur Cosmodrome
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-06-21 16:46:45
Use the Astronautix.com link for a map to over lay the google image. The Soyuz pad is in the upper right. Lots of SAM batteries scattered around too.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baikonur-cosmodrome/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baikonur-cosmodrome/ Tue, 21 Jun 2005 16:46:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baikonur-cosmodrome/ 45.92013200 63.34210900