Soviet Monument

A lovely present from the Soviets, to remind the Austrians of their power. It is understood that the Austrians protect the monument even today, as Russia would have the right to attack Vienna otherwise. Everything on the monument is written in Russian, which makes perfect sense in a German-speaking country.

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Wien, Österreich/ Vienna, Austria and Passau, Germany

June 13th 2012
Trip to Vienna (tied with Switzerland for best place in the world), and quick run through Passau, on the German/Austrian border (on the train home from Vienna). ... read more

Europe » Austria » Vienna » Vienna

Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more

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