The 1st Congress of USSR Germans in the Oktyabr Moscow cinema hall, convened on the issue of restoring an autonomous German republic in the Volga region (October 18-20, 1991). Historian, translator and public figure, author of works on the problems of Soviet Germans Viktor Diesendorf during his speech.18.10.1991#8606613
The 1st Congress of USSR Germans in the Oktyabr Moscow cinema hall, convened on the issue of restoring an autonomous German republic in the Volga region (October 18-20, 1991).18.10.1991#8606612
The 1st Congress of USSR Germans in the Oktyabr Moscow cinema hall, convened on the issue of restoring an autonomous German republic in the Volga region (October 18-20, 1991). Right: Chairman of the Renaissance Society of Soviet Germans Heinrich Grout with delegates.18.10.1991#8606611
The 1st Congress of USSR Germans in the Oktyabr Moscow cinema hall, convened on the issue of restoring an autonomous German republic in the Volga region (October 18-20, 1991).18.10.1991#8606610
The 1st Congress of USSR Germans in the Oktyabr Moscow cinema hall, convened on the issue of restoring an autonomous German republic in the Volga region (October 18-20, 1991).18.10.1991#8606609
The 1st Congress of USSR Germans in the Oktyabr Moscow cinema hall, convened on the issue of restoring an autonomous German republic in the Volga region (October 18-20, 1991). German historian Ingeborg Fleischhauer is seen speaking.18.10.1991#8606608
The 1st Congress of USSR Germans in the Oktyabr Moscow cinema hall, convened on the issue of restoring an autonomous German republic in the Volga region (October 18-20, 1991).18.10.1991#8606607
The 1st Congress of USSR Germans in the Oktyabr Moscow cinema hall, convened on the issue of restoring an autonomous German republic in the Volga region (October 18-20, 1991). Chairman of the Renaissance Society of Soviet Germans Heinrich Grout during a speech.18.10.1991#8606606
The 1st Congress of USSR Germans in the Oktyabr Moscow cinema hall, convened on the issue of restoring an autonomous German republic in the Volga region (October 18-20, 1991). An unauthorized rally of Moscow residents who oppose the formation of German autonomy on the Volga.18.10.1991#8606605
Yakut ASSR. The capital of the republic, Yakutsk, is the only large city built on permafrost. Here, all the houses stand on deeply driven reinforced concrete piles so that the permafrost does not thaw from the heat of the buildings and the loose soils (sandstones, pebbles and clay) do not lose their solidity and do not shift.21.11.1990#6727224
City of Petrozavodsk. Severnaya Hotel is the dominant of the historical center of the city and an architectural monument of regional significance. Built in 1939 according to the design of architect Yuri Rusanov in the constructivist style, destroyed during the Second World War to the ground, restored in 1948 in the neoclassical style by the architect Kusiel Gutin. Karelian ASSR.22.08.1990#8344704
The State of Emperor Peter the Great, the founder of Petrozavodsk. The monument was founded on May 30, 1872, to mark Peter's 200th birthday, and unveiled on June 29, 1873, to mark 100 years since the opening of the Alexander Plant. The statue was designed by sculptor Ivan Shreder and architect Ippolit Monigetti. Petrozavodsk, Karelian ASSR.22.08.1990#8344693
An environmental disaster in the Aral Sea Region. As the Aral Sea gradually dries out, the region is turning into a desert. Local residents lack fresh water. Karakalpakskaya ASSR, Uzbek SSR.20.08.1990#8324108
Karelrybvod fish-breeding enterprise, which has two fish factories, Kemsky and Vygsky. An employee of the Kemsky fish hatchery Ms. Polina checks the results of the feed test.18.08.1990#8342413
Karelrybvoda fish-breeding enterprise, which has two fish factories - Kemsky and Vygsky. Junior researcher of the Kemsky fish hatchery Mr. Proidenko conducts a physiological analysis of aquarium fish.18.08.1990#8342409
Karelrybvoda fish-breeding enterprise. Employees of the fishery control are fighting poaching in the reservoirs of Karelia.18.08.1990#8342402
Vyacheslav Movchan, head of the Karelrybvoda fish-breeding enterprise, the main task of which is the reproduction of fish stocks in Karelia. Karelian ASSR.18.08.1990#8342398
Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, Adjarian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Primosrky Boulevard in Batumi, the capital of Adjaria.12.07.1990#6650104
City Post Office in Batumi, the capital of Adjaria, Adjarian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic.12.07.1990#6650103
Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, Adjarian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Batumi, the capital of Adjaria. Musical illuminated fountains on Primorsky Boulevard.12.07.1990#6650101
Yakutian ASSR. A nature wonder: the Lena Pillars (rock formations reaching up to 220 m above the river level). Today: Lenskiye Stolby National Park.21.06.1990#6727234
Yakutian ASSR. View of the Lena River from the Lena Pillars (rock formations reaching up to 220 m above the river level). Today: Lenskiye Stolby National Park.21.06.1990#6727228
Yakutian ASSR. A correspondent of the Lensky Vestnik newspaper talks in the captain's cabin with the captain of the river vessel of the Lensky United River Shipping Company.21.05.1990#6727223
Yakutian ASSR. This hat is made at the Yakutsk leather and shoe factory from unique horse fur (foal fur).26.01.1990#6727220
Tatar ASSR. Mr. Abdulkhamid in the new city mosque Nur El Islam, built in 1989 on donations of people living in Kazan.01.12.1989#6630485
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. A burnt police car outside the Interior Ministry after a seize attempt by supporters of the Moldavian Popular Front.10.11.1989#6611422
Karelian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Yury Kuznetsov, First Secretary of the Petrozavodsk City Committee of the Soviet Communist Party.17.10.1989#6555077
Kalmyk ASSR. Kharbiny natural sanctuary in the Yashkul District. Center: Vasily Peskov, journalist, anchor of the In the World of Animals program, with the sanctuary's workers.29.09.1989#6636819
Kalmyk ASSR. Kharbiny natural sanctuary in the Yashkul District. Senior State Hunt Supervisor Salikov while bypassing his entrusted area.29.09.1989#6636814
Kalmyk ASSR. Kharbiny natural sanctuary in the Yashkul District. Hunt Supervisor Repnin in the reed.29.09.1989#6636809
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. In the summer of 1989, multiple political rallies were held in Chisinau at the initiative of the Moldovan Popular Front, culminating in the Great National Assembly on August 27 during which protesters demanded Moldavia's political and economic independence, annulling the consequences of the 1939 German-Soviet treaty and recognizing the Moldovan language as the republic's official language. The protesters also demanded a historical reunification with Romania. The Unity movement, represented mainly by Russian-speaking residents of Chisinau, was in opposition with the Moldovan Popular Front. In the photo: a member of the Unity movement.27.08.1989#6550636
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. In the summer of 1989, multiple political rallies were held in Chisinau at the initiative of the Moldovan Popular Front, culminating in the Great National Assembly on August 27 during which protesters demanded Moldavia's political and economic independence, annulling the consequences of the 1939 German-Soviet treaty and recognizing the Moldovan language as the republic's official language. The protesters also demanded a historical reunification with Romania. The Unity movement, represented mainly by Russian-speaking residents of Chisinau, was in opposition with the Moldovan Popular Front. In the photo: Yury Blokhin, one of the leaders of the Unity movement.27.08.1989#6550635
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. In the summer of 1989, multiple political rallies were held in Chisinau at the initiative of the Moldovan Popular Front, culminating in the Great National Assembly on August 27 during which protesters demanded Moldavia's political and economic independence, annulling the consequences of the 1939 German-Soviet treaty and recognizing the Moldovan language as the republic's official language. The protesters also demanded a historical reunification with Romania. The Unity movement, represented mainly by Russian-speaking residents of Chisinau, was in opposition with the Moldovan Popular Front. In the photo: a poster used in one of the rallies.27.08.1989#6550632
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. In the summer of 1989, multiple political rallies were held in Chisinau at the initiative of the Moldovan Popular Front, culminating in the Great National Assembly on August 27 during which protesters demanded Moldavia's political and economic independence, annulling the consequences of the 1939 German-Soviet treaty and recognizing the Moldovan language as the republic's official language. The protesters also demanded a historical reunification with Romania. The Unity movement, represented mainly by Russian-speaking residents of Chisinau, was in opposition with the Moldovan Popular Front.27.08.1989#6550628
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. A political rally in Moldavia (August-September, 1989). The United Republican Strike Committee became the coordinating body of the political strike.20.08.1989#6550634
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. A political rally in Moldavia (August-September, 1989). The United Republican Strike Committee became the coordinating body of the political strike. In the photo: a notice over the entrance of a carpet factory saying "The factory is on strike."20.08.1989#6550633
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. Political strike in August-September 1989. A Unified Republican Strike Committee was established to coordinate the political strike. Railway workers on strike in a Chisinau locomotive depot.20.08.1989#8130804
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. Political strike in August-September 1989. A Unified Republican Strike Committee was established to coordinate the political strike. Notice on the checkpoint at a carpet factory reads "Factory on political strike."20.08.1989#8130800
Dmitry Starodubtsev, Director of the Dzerzhinsky Stud Farm and USSR people's deputy. Rare moments of leisure at home.12.08.1989#6624535
Dmitry Starodubtsev, Director of the Dzerzhinsky Stud Farm and USSR people's deputy. Even at the moments of leisure, he can't stop thinking about problems of rural areas.12.08.1989#6624529
Dmitry Starodubtsev, Director of the Dzerzhinsky Stud Farm and USSR people's deputy. The deputy is concerned with war veterans' living conditions.12.08.1989#6624527
Dmitry Starodubtsev, Director of the Dzerzhinsky Stud Farm and USSR people's deputy. Thanks to his work, this family will soon get an apartment in a new building.12.08.1989#6624517
A rally organized by the Sajudis political organization in support of Lithuania's exit from the Soviet Union. Vingis Park in Vilnius.23.08.1988#6556254
A rally organized by the Sajudis political organization in support of Lithuania's exit from the Soviet Union. Vingis Park in Vilnius. Soviet Lithuanian film director and screenwriter, member of the Sajudis Seim Arunas Zebriunas.23.08.1988#6556253
A rally organized by the Sajudis political organization in support of Lithuania's exit from the Soviet Union. Vingis Park in Vilnius.23.08.1988#6556250
Daghestan ASSR. Laboratory of Genetics and Evolution of Natural Plant Populations of the Experimental Biological Station on the Gunib Plateau (now the Mountain Botanical Garden of the Daghestan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences). Doctor of Biological Sciences M. Magomedmirzoev at the experimental site.07.06.1984#8210928
A bookshop in the Kalevala Village, Karelian ASSR. Locals are preparing to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first publication of Kalevala, an epic poem.05.06.1984#8209441
Kalevala Village, Karelian ASSR. Children's village ensemble is preparing for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the publication of the Kalevala epic. The local relic is an old pine tree, under which, according to legend, the famous Finnish folklorist Elias Lönnrot wrote down many runes in the 19th century that were included in Kalevala, the world-famous Karelian-Finnish epos.05.06.1984#8209440
The Bashkir ASSR. The Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim Technological Aromatic Hydrocarbons Production Facili.23.03.1984#8222506
Director of the Tatayurtovsky state farm A. Magomedov. Tatayurt village, Babayurt district, Daghestan ASSR.07.03.1984#8210935
The Bashkir ASSR. I. Karimov, Director of the Sterlitamak Construction Machinery Plant , now Stroimash Plant LLC.12.09.1982#6719855
The Bashkir ASSR. Albert Shafikov, an assembler with the Sterlitamak Construction Machinery Plant, now Stroimash Plant LLC.12.09.1982#6719853
Kalmyk ASSR. The memorial complex for the heroes of the Civil and the Great Patriotic Wars on the territory of Druzhba (Friendship) Park in Elista. It was unveiled in 1965 to mark the 20th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. The sculptor is Nikita Sandzhiyev, Honored Artist of the RSFSR, Honored Art Worker of the Kalmyk Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, architects are brothers Dzhangar and Mingiyan Pyurveyev.30.07.1982#6709358
In one of the workshops of the Svetotekhnika (Lighting Engineering) plant (now Lisma). Mordovian ASSR.28.07.1982#6707940
Meltsan woodworking plant in the Staroshaigovsky District, Mordovian ASSR. A craftswoman paints a nesting doll. The traditional special Mordovian pattern is applied by hand.28.07.1982#6707939
People's poet of the Kalmyk ASSR, winner of the USSR and RSFSR State Prizes David Kugultinov (far right) among the participants of the International Symposium in Tashkent during the laying of wreaths at the war memorial on the Square of Memory and Honor, dedicated to the Uzbek soldiers who fell in the Great Patriotic War.20.07.1982#6676599
