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Magnificent Monuments of Bishkek - 13th July 2012 – mile 10,229

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July 13th 2012
Published: March 10th 2013
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Magnificent Monuments of Bishkek - 13thJuly 2012 – mile 10,229 With the appearance of the rainbow over our camp-site we thought the storm was going to clear up. But no – the thunder continued all night long constantly moving up and down the valley. It really was pretty spectacular at times, especially when it was directly overhead. To leave the Suusamyr Valley we have one last 3500m pass to ... Read Full Entry



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Soviet era buildingsSoviet era buildings
Soviet era buildings
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Ala-too Square
where Lenin used to stand, now its home to Freedom and the incredible State Historial Museum
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State Historical Msueum
bronze Bolshevicks spring from the wall while Mother Russia & the proletariat decorate the ceiling
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State Historical Msueum
the bronze panels are actually part of the buildings structure
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State Historical Museum
and they are real 3D - the characters come out of the walls towards you
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State Historical Msueum
Kyrgyz horsemen galloping across the ceiling
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State Historical Msueum
brave Soviet citizens in a religious protest
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State Historical Msueum
ceiling murals celebrating Soviet space achievements
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State Historical Museum
the wedding party attended by every Soviet nationality



24th March 2013

Carol
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Colourful
Wow, the flowers really are so colourful, and don't the Russians have a good eye for a massive monument and paintings on the ceilings!
11th November 2013

David & Diana
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OK................ must have been impressive........... a great collection of pictures David & Diana

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