Hommage to Uncle Joe


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August 11th 2012
Published: August 11th 2012
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In continuing with my Stalin Soviet Tour, it was only natural that I visited Joe's hometown of Gori, Georgia, a former republic of the USSR, where there is a museum that recounts Stalin's life with scant mention of any atrocities committed under his reign. Still very interesting... What was also interesting is that I was not that enamoured with Georgia on the whole and I believe I was vic... Read Full Entry



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Fur CoatFur Coat
Fur Coat

Gucci, I believe.
Stalin's OfficeStalin's Office
Stalin's Office

With the hot line to Hop Sings.
Another OfficeAnother Office
Another Office

Not sure where the offices were taken from.
Rail Car Dining RoomRail Car Dining Room
Rail Car Dining Room

Joe traveled first class all the time.
Stalin's HomeStalin's Home
Stalin's Home

From the humble beginnings as the son of a cobbler to turning the USSR from peasant agrarian nation to world superpower. Pretty, pretty good...
View From Homestay in KazbegiView From Homestay in Kazbegi
View From Homestay in Kazbegi

Caucasus, Northern Georgia
Gergeti Trinity Church and Mt. KazbegiGergeti Trinity Church and Mt. Kazbegi
Gergeti Trinity Church and Mt. Kazbegi

Caucasus, Northern Georgia
Looking Back to TushetiLooking Back to Tusheti
Looking Back to Tusheti

Taken on the way up from Sameba Church, Kazbegi.



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