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Mother Russia Stands Proud Over Volgograd
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 28 August 2011
We were excited to be driving through Volgograd during the Mongol Rally. It is a city that has a famous past of enduring an epic battle that was possibly the major turning point in changing the outcome of World War II.
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Teaming up in Volgograd – Mongol Rally
Blog: Ottsworld - 14 August 2011
As we rolled into Volgograd (the former Stalingrad) it was filled with boxy cement architecture and crazy drivers. We stayed near the town center in an apartment sponsored by Roomorama. It’s always interesting to get to see the insides of these buildings that look a bit depressing from the outside. The apartment had it’s quirks, [...]
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Stalingrad – Not One Step Back
Blog: Abandon the Cube - 27 September 2010
Seemingly small from a distance, the Battle of Stalingrad monument is absolutely massive. It takes a few minutes to realize the tiny dots walking around the base are people. The long stretch of stairs heading towards the statue are surrounded by battle scene frescoes, memorial plaques, and even sounds and music. Each step up, sets [...] Related posts:Onward to Volgograd!
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Onward to Volgograd!
Blog: Abandon the Cube - 22 September 2010
Imagine you have just jumped out of a hot shower on an extremely hot day, and then you plug in the hair dryer on high heat and point it right at your face.
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