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Posts tagged Day of the Russian Navy День Военно-Морского Флота

Kiss Me

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Russian kid in St. Petersburg, Russia (July 2019)

Russian men are required to enter mandatory military service when they turn 18 years old, meaning this kid is probably either about to conscripted, already was conscripted, or has already become a casualty (along with over a million others) in Putin’s senseless war.

Honey Bucket missile launchers

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2019 Day of the Russian Navy (Palace Square, Saint Petersburg)

So many possible captions or stories for today’s photo (taken just over two years before the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine)…

– Exploring the fascinating history of Russia through these Honey Buckets, used by both the government and military. From religious ceremonies to military operations, these humble containers have a story to tell.
– Just saw a missile go by while I was busy in the honey bucket. Talk about timing!

Russian Sukhoi Su-24

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Four Russian Sukhoi Su-24s (Fencer) during 2019 Day of the Russian Navy display (St. Petersburg, Russia)

Russia has lost at least ten of these during their invasion of Ukraine. Do these four even exist anymore?

Neva River

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Russian Navy corvette Serpukhov

Serpukhov, a Buyan-M corvette, is part of the Baltic Fleet, or it was back in 2019 when this photo was taken. With what has happened since…

Bombs Bursting in Air

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2019 Day of the Russian Navy Fireworks (Saint Petersburg, Russia)

Less than three year ago…

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A Tupolev Tu-142 leading two Sukhoi Su-30s during the 2019 Day of the Russian Navy

Hopefully, these three have been taken out by anti-aircraft missiles by now.