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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Cockpit of a Tupolev Tu-204 manufactured by Aviastar-SP.
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From Project RuSu 365
Ed Murray
on April 18, 2012Wow! Imagine trying to fly that thing??? Those controls look overwhelming
Hershy
on April 5, 2012Shows how much has to be controlled to fly....
Janet McQueen
on April 3, 2012WOW! What an incredible shot....!!!!
Tom Reichert
on March 21, 2012Great view !!!
billiejean
on March 20, 2012WOW! This is such a great shot, wonderful perspective, love that there were people to capture as well, fantastic presentation.
Susan, hope you got my email. Comments should be fixed now.
Gene Hyder
on March 20, 2012Fantastic shot.
Scianghetti
on March 20, 2012very cool and great details!
Lavanya
on March 20, 2012Ready for take off. No wonder it's called rocket science :-P
PAULBELLINGERSR
on March 20, 2012Cool...Lots to see.
Boobaby
on March 20, 2012Awesome!