These mysterious stones are found on the Mountain (Gornaya) Shoria in the Kemerov region of Russia. At first they just look like lumps of naturally placed stone, but when investigated a little closer they...
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Siberia is massive and cold and anyone that manages to survive there gets a tip of my hat. Here’s some pictures of the people of Yenisei province, Siberia from the early 1900s. Bleak,...
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Ferdinand Cheval (1836-1924) was a postman by day and a pebble-dashing architectural artist by night. One day he literally stumbled on a strangely shaped stone, picked it up and took it home. From...
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The word Chernobyl is synonymous with poisonous destruction and today the place has been left to mother nature to reclaim. Here are some photos of what the infected area looks like this winter:...
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I came across some recoloured photos of Russian life in the 20’s? 30’s? 40’s? I don’t know. I just liked them, so have a look yourself… I wish I could hear what the...
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I’d like to introduce you to the Shaanxi or golden takin (Budorcas taxicolor). These lovely looking beasts are on the endangered list and live in China and Bhutan. Despite their looks they’re more closely related...
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It’s been a while since I ousted a hideous member of the glittering pop elite as an Illuminati wench. So here I am back in the saddle amusing myself with the ridiculous. The...
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This is a photo diary of life in a traditional, small Russian village. Away from the cut and thrust of modern living the pictures seem like a breath of fresh air. I thought I’d share...
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The Lena pillars are an impressive natural rock formation along the banks of the Lena River in far eastern Siberia. The magnificent stone pillars are each 150-300m (490-985ft) high. The Lena pillars became a UNESCO world heritage...
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Every year on the 19th January Orthodox Russian Christians dunk themselves into killer cold water as part of a religious festival. The activity is dedicated to to the moment Jesus was baptised in...
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