Lubylanka – KGB Headquarters

Lubylanka – KGB Headquarters Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. This place is still intimidating. I can’t remember how many levels of the basement there were in this place. But the heavy walls muffled the screams quite effectively. The soldiers stationed...

Dave LaFontaine in front of Clean Lake

Dave LaFontaine in front of Clean Lake Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. This was shot in the midst of a sudden snowstorm, which quickly morphed into an all-out blizzard … and then just as quickly ended. This is another Kazakhstani restaurant on “Clean...

Mickey D’s in Moscow

Mickey D’s in Moscow Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. Just down the street from Stalin is this outpost of U.S. consumerist culture triumphant. Almost made me want to go in there … although they seem to be advertising some strange chicken sandwich, as well...

Comrade Stalin Watches All

Comrade Stalin Watches All Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. Not sure why this is one of the few remaining images of Stalin left around Red Square… it’s in the window of the big theater next to the Hotel Metropol, next to some other bronze figurines. Maybe...