Former Soviet Union Collection

Ukraine, Kyiv, Saint Volodymyr Hill Park, Overlooking The Dnieper River, Sitting Area

Antique map of Russia

Elevated view over Old Town at dawn, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe

Red Square in Moscow at night
The buildings located on the Red Square: Kremlin wall (at left) and Saint Basils Cathedral (at right), Moscow, Russia. UNESCO World Heritage Site

The red army forces the crossing of the Vistula (Poland), 1944 (oil on canvas)
FIA5359074 The red army forces the crossing of the Vistula (Poland), 1944 (oil on canvas) by Russian School (20th century); State Central Artillery Museum, St

Ukraine, Kyiv, Pechersak Lavra, Monastery of the Caves, Orthodox Christian Monastery, Preeminent Center Of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Named One Of The Seven Wonders Of Ukraine

Saint Basils Cathedral in Moscow
Famous Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed. This church was built in Moscow on Red Square from 1555 to 1561

Bolshevist, After painting by Boris Kustodiev, Russia
The Bolshevist. After 1920 painting by Boris Mihajlovic Kustodiev (1878 - 1927). Russian

Ukraine, Countryside, Highway, Russian Made Early 1970s Lada Vehicle

Moscow Kremlin and Moskva River Illuminated at Dusk, Russia
View of Moscow Kremlin and the Bolshoy Kamenny bridge over Moskva River illuminated at night, Moscow, Russia

Ukraine, Vinnytsya, Monument In Honor Of The Air Force Of Ukraine, Full Size MiG-21 Jet Fighter, Peremohy Square, In Front Of The Officersa House, The Centre For Leisure

Ukraine. Kyiv. Parkovy Pedestrian Bridge Crosses The Dnieper River
Ukraine.Kyiv.Parkovy Pedestrian Bridge Crosses The Dnieper River, Connects City Centre At The Right Bank Of The River With Trukhaniv Island

Ukraine, Kyiv, Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), Maidan Square, Central Square For Political Rallies, Neo-Classical Stalinist Architecture, Gold Bell Tower Of Saint Sophia Cathedral

Ukraine, Kyiv, Arsenalna Metro Station Escalators, Currently The Deepest Station In The World, Part Of The Kyiv Metro Line

Casino in Minsk, Belarus

Affiche du film Fragment d'Empire - Movie poster Fragment of an Empire by Friedrich Ermler , Anonymous
FIA5409749 Affiche du film Fragment d'Empire - Movie poster Fragment of an Empire by Friedrich Ermler , Anonymous, 1930 (lithograph); Russian State Library, Moscow

Russian delegation to the Anglo-Russian Conference, 1925 (b/w photo)
8673335 Russian delegation to the Anglo-Russian Conference, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle between Emperors Constantine I, (272-337) and Maxence (regne 306 to 312), 1840 (engraving)
PCT4268689 Battle between Emperors Constantine I, (272-337) and Maxence (regne 306 to 312), 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Battle between Emperors Constantine I)

A fight between the Red and White Guard at a railway station, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657951 A fight between the Red and White Guard at a railway station, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey

Witch, Hungary 1909 (postcard)
1996169 Witch, Hungary 1909 (postcard); Photo © CCI.

A B Swales and Tomsky, British and Soviet Russian trade unionists (b/w photo)
8673320 A B Swales and Tomsky, British and Soviet Russian trade unionists (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A B Swales and Mikhail Tomsky)

British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo)
8672636 British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British tanks being shipped to Russia, World War II, 1942)

Storming the Winter Palace in Petrograd on 25th October, 1917, , 1927 (film still)
7167305 Storming the Winter Palace in Petrograd on 25th October, 1917, , 1927 (film still); Institute for the History of Material Culture, St

The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo)
3331003 The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of members of the Red Guards)

Like your job and you'll have a better future, Sovietic Revolution, c.1920 (poster)
1988886 Like your job and you'll have a better future, Sovietic Revolution, c.1920 (poster); (add.info.: History. Like your job and you'll have a better future)

Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635309 Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Land of Freedom (litho)
8663502 The Land of Freedom (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land of Freedom)

Collectivization of breeding in USSR, ca 1930 (poster)
7422855 Collectivization of breeding in USSR, ca 1930 (poster); (add.info.: Agriculture. Collectivization of breeding in USSR. Poster, USSR, ca 1930.); © Archives Charmet.

The Truth about Russia (litho)
8673314 The Truth about Russia (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Truth about Russia)

The defeat of Emperor Maxence who died on 28 October 312, during the Battle of the Milvius Bridge
ELD4963509 The defeat of Emperor Maxence who died on 28 October 312, during the Battle of the Milvius Bridge, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldier of the Red Army, c.1920 (poster)
8698336 Soldier of the Red Army, c.1920 (poster) by Spassky, Vassili (1873-1924); (add.info.: History. Russia (USSR). "Comrade, watch the bridges." Soldier of the Red Army before a bridge

Portrait of young Stalin, circa 1917 (b/w photo)
LSE4102097 Portrait of young Stalin, circa 1917 (b/w photo); Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva.

Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635299 Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London)

Mikhail Tomsky, Soviet Russian trade unionist (b/w photo)
8673334 Mikhail Tomsky, Soviet Russian trade unionist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mikhail Tomsky (1880-1936)

Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5
5304556 Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5, 1920 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Vladimir Lenin addressing Red Army soldiers in Moscow)

Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, 1937 World's Fair in Paris (photo)
2636263 Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, 1937 World's Fair in Paris (photo) by Mukhina, Vera (1889-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art. Architecture)

Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving)
1744805 Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Wars of religion in France between protestants)

The Monument to the Third International (Tatlin's Tower), 1920 (b/w photo)
3904356 The Monument to the Third International (Tatlin's Tower), 1920 (b/w photo) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); (add.info)

The Monument to the Third International (Tatlin's Tower), 1920 (b/w photo)
3904358 The Monument to the Third International (Tatlin's Tower), 1920 (b/w photo) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); (add.info)

Portrait of the Marshal of the Soviet Union and Poland, Konstantin Rokossovsky (1896-1968), 1944 (oil on canvas)
BAL266173 Portrait of the Marshal of the Soviet Union and Poland, Konstantin Rokossovsky (1896-1968), 1944 (oil on canvas) by Yakovlev

Ukraine, Vinnytsya, Electric Commuter Trolley, Streetcar

Ukraine, Dubno, Soviet Era World War II Memorial Dedicated To Pilot Shot Down By The Germans

Ukraine, Countryside, Roadside Farm Stand, Mushrooms, Honey, Apples, Jams And Brooms

Ukraine, Countryside, Orthodox Church, Village

Ukraine, Rivne, Holy Resurrection Cathedral, Ukranian Orthodox Church, Built In Late 1800 s

Ukraine, Lviv, Art Gallery, Potocki Palace Built In The 1880 s, Grandest Noblemans Residence, In The 2000s The Potocki Palace Was Handed Over To The Lviv Art Gallery

Ukraine, Lviv, Electric Commuter Trolley, Medieval Cobblestone Streets, Lviv Survived Soviet And German Occupations Unscathed During World War II, Lviv Is One Of The Main Cultural Centers Of Ukraine

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Former Soviet Union: A Journey Through History and Culture Step into the enchanting world of the former Soviet Union, where captivating landscapes and rich heritage await. Begin your exploration in Ukraine's vibrant capital, Kyiv, as you ascend Saint Volodymyr Hill Park. From this vantage point overlooking the majestic Dnieper River, take a moment to immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery and find solace in the serene sitting area. As you delve deeper into history, an antique map of Russia unveils tales of conquests and triumphs that shaped this vast land. Travel further north to Tallinn, Estonia, where an elevated view over Old Town at dawn reveals a city steeped in medieval charm. No journey through the former Soviet Union would be complete without experiencing its iconic landmarks. Marvel at Red Square in Moscow as it comes alive under a starry night sky or wander through Pechersak Lavra Monastery of Caves in Kyiv – an Orthodox Christian sanctuary brimming with spirituality. The striking Saint Basil's Cathedral stands tall amidst Moscow's skyline, showcasing exquisite architectural brilliance. Venturing beyond urban centers leads you to discover hidden gems scattered across these lands. Traverse Ukrainian countryside highways aboard a Russian-made Lada vehicle from the early 1970s for an authentic taste of local life. In Saint Petersburg's Kazan Cathedral, witness grandeur intertwined with religious devotion. The allure continues as dusk falls upon Moscow Kremlin and Moskva River; their illuminated beauty casting a spell on all who behold them. Boris Kustodiev's masterpiece "Bolshevist" captures the spirit of revolutionary Russia with vivid strokes that ignite imagination. In Lviv's electric commuter trolley system traversing medieval cobblestone streets lies evidence of Ukraine’s commitment to preserving its cultural heritage while embracing modernity simultaneously. Finally, pay homage to Ukraine’s Air Force by standing before Vinnytsya’s monument dedicated to their valor and dedication.