Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Great Cross Country Skiing Video- Shot in Belarus
This video looks like it has incorporated some home movies from the 80's into the original scenes. The video progresses to a man skiing very fast through the Belarusian forest. There is a minor special effect at the end where the man sort of disapears a few times. This is a fun winter skiing video. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjqMpcZP9cI
MY FAVORITE RUSSIAN ARMY MUSIC VIDEO!
NOW THIS VIDEO IS COOL!! My russian language skills suck, I can carry on very simple conversations when my Russian victims help me along a little bit--and thank G_d for the politeness and kindness of them!!
I actually don't know what is being said in this video, because of my aforementioned sucky russian skills, but it is clear the star of this video is sort of the Russian equivalent of our "Gunny" from the History Channel's program Mail Call.
There is a snappy beat, good photography, and best of all, I like that the Russians haven't forgotten the value of displaying some junky, and well worn training equipment.
For example, (and on a side note) when the United States was in the early stages of its criminal invasion of Iraq, the Russians had found some old explosives still stashed in some of their buildings from WW2/The Patriotic War. These explosives were meant to be detonated with invading Germans inside the buildings should they actually have been able to take Moscow. So, the ancient and proably now inert c-4/plastique was displayed in an international news story. But the message from the Russians wasn't in the C-4/plastique, it was in the hands of the man holding it. This explosive was held by the roughest and strongest looking hands you have ever seen. These hands looked like they could have done any kind of work without gloves and never feel pain.
The message from the Russians was clear to anyone who was paying attention. "You Americans might have all kinds of fancy and expensive weapons, and you are obviously willing to use them to mugg Iraq, but if you ever try that little trick here in Russia, we have forgotten more about repeling criminal invaders than you people will ever know" That message was made crystal clear by the "discovery" of the ww2 era explosives that were being displayed by the rouhest hands I have ever seen.
So, getting to this modern music video, it is shot with ancient and junky Russian Army training tools in the backround, but it is just their well worn nature that blends very well with the modern music and format to give this video a chilling and inspirational, and quite upbeat flavor.
Enjoy!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOaGgY2yUHw
I actually don't know what is being said in this video, because of my aforementioned sucky russian skills, but it is clear the star of this video is sort of the Russian equivalent of our "Gunny" from the History Channel's program Mail Call.
There is a snappy beat, good photography, and best of all, I like that the Russians haven't forgotten the value of displaying some junky, and well worn training equipment.
For example, (and on a side note) when the United States was in the early stages of its criminal invasion of Iraq, the Russians had found some old explosives still stashed in some of their buildings from WW2/The Patriotic War. These explosives were meant to be detonated with invading Germans inside the buildings should they actually have been able to take Moscow. So, the ancient and proably now inert c-4/plastique was displayed in an international news story. But the message from the Russians wasn't in the C-4/plastique, it was in the hands of the man holding it. This explosive was held by the roughest and strongest looking hands you have ever seen. These hands looked like they could have done any kind of work without gloves and never feel pain.
The message from the Russians was clear to anyone who was paying attention. "You Americans might have all kinds of fancy and expensive weapons, and you are obviously willing to use them to mugg Iraq, but if you ever try that little trick here in Russia, we have forgotten more about repeling criminal invaders than you people will ever know" That message was made crystal clear by the "discovery" of the ww2 era explosives that were being displayed by the rouhest hands I have ever seen.
So, getting to this modern music video, it is shot with ancient and junky Russian Army training tools in the backround, but it is just their well worn nature that blends very well with the modern music and format to give this video a chilling and inspirational, and quite upbeat flavor.
Enjoy!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOaGgY2yUHw
THE SOVIET ARMY- SOVIET REVENGE!!
Here is a great video in black in white with inspirational classical music in the backround. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AERslaQyEHg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AERslaQyEHg
THE BELARUSIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM!!
Has anyone ever wondered what the Belaruisan National Anthem sounds like? Here it is on youtube.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Teugz_gvL2M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Teugz_gvL2M
THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF BELARUS
Here is a cool video of the National Library of Belarus, sadly this video is without sound, but it does display the ability of the new building to make a wonderful and impressive light display at night. Here is the youtube.com link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTFg7jO0sFo
SUPER VIDEO OF THE MINSK CIRCUS!!
I found a great video of the Minsk circus! There is everything in this video, father frost, a trained bear, marching poodles, acrobats galore, and the music is tasteful and appropriate. I reccomend everyone check out this fun video hosted by youtube.com.
Here is the address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FNvqq3_h_w
Here is the address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FNvqq3_h_w
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Cuba! The Land of Hemmingway, and Castro
I am proud to recommend to you a web page called CUBAMIGO. For those of you that are not used to Spanish, this name translates to CUBA-FRIEND. This is a wonderful web page with many great photos. There is a very good explanation of the cost of living, to include the wage per month for the common Cuban workers. This cost of living explanation includes explanations for food cost, health care and education. I have been arguing for years that it is likely the people of Cuba have a very tenable situation with Castro as their president, and the information contained in this web page validates my opinion.
To be fair, I have never been to Cuba, yet. I would like to go there and see for myself just exactly what is fact, and what is fiction. But that is on my things to do list, sadly behind pay rent and survive.
This is a great web page for anyone interested in the quality of life in modern Cuba, as well as some very credible small scale discussions of some complex socio-economic issues.
Please see this great web page and enjoy!
http://cubamigo.com/
To be fair, I have never been to Cuba, yet. I would like to go there and see for myself just exactly what is fact, and what is fiction. But that is on my things to do list, sadly behind pay rent and survive.
This is a great web page for anyone interested in the quality of life in modern Cuba, as well as some very credible small scale discussions of some complex socio-economic issues.
Please see this great web page and enjoy!
http://cubamigo.com/
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