1. Russia Redux • Возвращающаяся Россия

Ulyanovsk (01.2012)

Located on the Volga River about 500 miles east of Moscow, Ulyanovsk [formerly known as Simbirsk] is perhaps best known for being the birthplace and hometown of Vladimir Lenin, the man who would change Russia. Although many still make the pilgrimage to Lenin's homeland, he doesn't draw quite as many tourists as before. A classic Russian fairy tale about the adventures of a bun (yes, a bun) that runs away from its grandparents, which originated in Ulyanovsk, may well be the basis for a re-branding of the city. In an effort to keep the tourists coming, there's a movement under way to promote the city as the birthplace of "The Bun". "The times they are a changing..."
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Karen Tararache (RT) & "The Bun".
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Karen Tararache (RT) & "The Bun".

the bunколобокUlyanovskRussiarusurusu photographyУльяновскSimbirskСимбирск

From Project RuSu 365

  • Karen Tararache (RT) & "The Bun".
  • RT correspondent, Karen Tararache, does a bit of baking.
  • Так все вместе мы пекли колобок. Вернее, Карен Тарараче пекла, а мы смотрели и снимали.
  • In the bakery.
  • Hot buns out of the over.
  • A smiling bun.
  • Untitled photo
  • Portrait on a winter's day.
  • Ulyanovsk architecture.
  • Mural on a building in Ulyanovsk.
  • Blue house under dusky skies.
  • Old architecture in Ulyanovsk.
  • New architecture in Ulyanovsk.
  • Time to go guys...
  • WWII memorial & eternal flame. Погибшим воинам на фронтах Великой Отечественной войны.
  • "No one will ever forget".
  • Sliding down the streets of Ulyanovsk.
  • Winter fun.
  • Зимние забавы.
  • Стеллы с именами погибших на афганской войне. Remembering those who died in Afghanistan.
  • dalystock

    on May 4, 2012

    Great story about change.... nice buns!:)

  • Hillary Yasmer Shemin

    on May 4, 2012

    That is quite a contrast to Lenin, isn't it? Love your shot here...Not quite a silver platter, but certainly the 'bun' is being shown off in style!

  • Julie

    on April 10, 2012

    Love it! So cute. Can't wait to show it to Joshua

  • rdungan

    on April 7, 2012

    Nice photo and interesting story.

  • webstersway

    on April 5, 2012

    Terrific capture and commentary!!! Brought a smile to my face, thanks!!!

  • Janet McQueen

    on April 3, 2012

    Love the story..... such an interesting change of focus for the re-branding! Great shot too.... that bun is way too cute to eat!

  • photofreak

    on March 28, 2012

    Very cool shot and interesting info to go with it... times are a changing indeed!

  • nelli

    on March 28, 2012

    This is so wonderful! Love the story!

  • Kazimiera W.M

    on March 28, 2012

    Great lighting and an interesting commentary.

  • Gene Hyder

    on March 28, 2012

    Fantastic shot and story.

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