We were thrilled to visit the Russian Ship ADMIRAL PANTELEEV, a large antisubmarine ship.
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| We had to wait a few minutes on the Pier for the ship to open. |
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| The sailors prepare for the American public! |
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| The Russians brought their own guards. |
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| Once onboard, we could take endless pictures! |
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| Translation, anyone? |
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| I don't read the Cyrillic characters! |
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| Ah, a translation! |
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| The sailors didn't speak English, but they graciously posed for pictures! |
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| Note the Russian flag (left) and American flag (right). I believe they raised the Stars and Stripes in honor of their host. |
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| This sharpshooter had the longest line for pictures! Behind them is a US Coast Guard ship. |
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| Russian Naval Fortress Flag |
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| A symbol of Russia ... and what I remember from the Cold War. |
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| ADMIRAL PANTELEEV was docked in tandem to the Russian oil ship FOTIY KRYLOV. We waived to the sailor! |
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| More Cyrillic characters! |
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| It was close to lunch so I peaked in the window. The officers eat well! |
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| The stern doubled as a helicopter pad. Here's a Russian pilot! |
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| My kids jumped in the back! |
What do you know about Russia? One randomly selected commenter from this week's blogs wins a book choice from my convention stash. This giveaway is open to all readers. Comments are open through Saturday, July 14, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Sunday, July 15.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
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| Russian Naval Ensign Flag - USS Paul Henry is in in the background. |
Russian is one of the most difficult languages to learn. (English is another)
ReplyDeleteRussia is one of the great powers country before they collapsed
ReplyDeleteNot much unfortunately although I have always wanted to visit. :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post very much, thanks for sharing it! I grew up in the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, therefore I am grateful for the fact that Russian is my first language & I'll never have to learn it.
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ReplyDeleteОпасно автоматически открывается --> dangerous to automatically open
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при вращении не ходить ОПАСНО --> rotation is not going DANGER
This reminds me of one of my favorite movies - Hunt for Red October lol. Loved your pictures. I've recently met a student from Russia (she's here getting her PHD) and she has a lovely accent.
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about Russia, but I do remember when the first Russian players came to play in the NHL.
ReplyDeleteI know they have St. Basil's Cathedral.
ReplyDeleteNot much unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the photos! I know very little about Russia but one day I would love to visit this county. :)
ReplyDeleteRed square , great pics thanks
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i know Russia has cute matryoshka doll and great Saint Basil's Cathedral :)
ReplyDeleteMy knowledge of Russia is very limited.
ReplyDeleteI don't know very much about Russia. I do know that I loved the Russian music from the movie Hunt for Red October.
ReplyDeleteI don;t know much about Russia, either. Have had some friends visit there and had a wonderful time. Fantastic pics!
ReplyDeleteI don't know a lot about Russia but these are some cool photos!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Christian Russia
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