Invasion of the Speechless


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April 30th 2013
Published: May 26th 2013
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This blog is gonna be slightly different from all my other ones. Usually I travel alone or with my partner in crime, but in this case, I shall be on the road together with PEOPLE. Real people in the real world, can you believe it? Not just random people I picked up at the hostel somewhere either, but people from my Russian group in Halle. The group has been in existence for about nine years alread... Read Full Entry



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12th June 2013

Soviet Architecture
I am interested in your comment that Soviet architecture makes more sense from a bird's eye view. I am currently travelling through Central Asia and my conclusion on only seeing the edifices from a street view is that most of it is drab, some ghastly. Why does a higher perspective provide a more enlightened impression?
13th June 2013

Planning and construction
Hi Shane, from my experience things just look more orderly from above, as though it was meant to be this way. One can appreciate the symmetry and aesthetics of long boulevards and massive squares encircled by administrative buildings. But this is strictly subjective, mind you. Yes, the drab apartment blocks and grey, depressing government buildings may look daunting from a street view, but I've found that inside people's flats, you get a very cosy and homely feeling. Usually the decoration in those homes is also quite colourful and appealing. If you get the chance to be invited to somebody's home, take a closer look and soak up the atmosphere, it'll be well worth it. Safe travels, Jens
13th June 2013

Planning and Construction
I can understand how the city design does make sense from above, pity that the detail is lacking in the building exteriors. I rented an apartment whilst in Almaty and was pleasantly surprised by the rather opulent interior - far more colourful than I had imagined.

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