The most controversial figures in Russian history on RT Documentary

On this day

Ivy Mike Test of First H-Bomb in 1952.

5 August

On August 5, 1963, the Treaty banning Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space and Underwater, often abbreviated as the Partial Test Ban Treaty, was signed between the Soviet Union, the United States, and Great Britain. …

Go to On this day

Previous day Next day

Foreigners in Russia

Peter Carl Faberge

Peter Carl Faberge was a world famous master jeweler and head of the ‘House of Faberge’ in Imperial Russia in the waning days of the Russian Empire.

Go to Foreigners in Russia

RT.com / RT projects / Russiapedia / Galleries / Tanks for the memories

While some tanks were conquering the barrier zones, others were getting ready for the “tank ballet” in the middle of the range.

Published: 17 November 2010

→ ←

Armored carrier BTR-80.

→ ←

At the demonstration area. T-90 tanks produced by UralVagonZavod plant are on the right.

World War Two samples are on the left – a T-34 tank and BM-13 Katyusha multiple rocket launcher.

T-90 in action.

The military range was turned into an obstacle course with various zones. The water hazard was the most fascinating.

Taking pictures from such a close range was risky, but the shots were worth it.

An infantry combat vehicle also took part in an aqua contest.

A tank challenges an improvised hill to perform a “jump”.

When this monster lands, it feels like a small earthquake.

Armored carrier BTR-80.

While some tanks were conquering the barrier zones, others were getting ready for the “tank ballet” in the middle of the range.

Tanks performed their “dance” to classical music.

T-80 tanks.

The range is a unique ground to show off the maneuvering qualities of the military hardware.

Inside the tank there is enough room to fit two people.

To operate the military hardware one requires specific skills and training.

For some young men this parade is part of their obligatory army service.

A special obstacle course was set up for wheeled vehicles.

They first challenged concrete blocks and then climbed improvised stairs.

The performance was a closed rehearsal ahead of the “Technologies in Machinery Manufacturing 2010” international forum.

USE THIS CODE TO INSERT PHOTO INTO BLOG FORUM

myspace hit counter