First romanian in space

First romanian in space

Intercosmos was a Soviet space program, designed to help the Soviet Union’s allies with manned and unmanned space missions. The program included the allied east-European nations of the Warsaw Pact, CoMEcon, and other socialist nations like Afghanistan, Cuba, Mongolia, and Vietnam. In addition, pro-Soviet non-aligned nations such as India and Syria participated, and even France, despite it being a capitalist nation and part-time US/NATO ally. Born on 27 September 1952 in Brasov, Romania, Prunariu graduated from the Physics and Mathematics high school in...
US Army Cavalry March

US Army Cavalry March

From left from Mihail Kogalniceanu to Ploiesti no less than 400 soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment 2nd Battalion of the US Army, in about 80 technical equipment, the vast majority Stryker armored transporters , decorated with the flags of Romania and the US. Along joined the convoy and two Apache attack helicopters and a BlackHawk helicopter. Along the way, the population of towns and villages crossed attended as a real parade. They waved, smiled, they whistled, took pictures. From armored were as energetic response. As a personal opinion, soldiers in armored...
Opening of the National Theatre Bucharest

Opening of the National Theatre Buchares...

Modernizing the National Theatre in Bucharest came to an end: outdoor amphitheater roof six show halls with the latest facilities and a maze of cafes, bookstores and art galleries. This post shows the architectural space for the new arrangements.   Via:...
Bucharest by helicopter

Bucharest by helicopter

During last marathon organised in Bucharest , some photos were taken from helicopter over the city . You can see some of the most representative areas of the city , but also the contest carried on ,  enjoy     Via:...
Queen Mary visiting Sioux indians

Queen Mary visiting Sioux indians

The visit of the Romanian Queen in the United States has much feeling at the time and long after its close, has aroused public interest. The meeting with dances and songs, speeches and exchange of gifts took place on November 1, 1926, in North Dakota Mandan village, not far from the city of Bismarck, the state capital. There, the royal guests were greeted by a group of Sioux Indians. Major AB Welch served by the translator of the speeches delivered and related dialogue between natives and visitors.       Via:...
Miliatry parade in Bucharest during WWII

Miliatry parade in Bucharest during WWII

Below are 47 images from a military parade organized in 1941, in Bucharest, Romanian troops after the victory in the Battle of Odessa during the Second World War. After the liberation of Bessarabia in 1941, the Romanian army started in August 1941, Odessa conquest operation without German support. Due to the resistance forces of the Red Army in Odessa, the Romanian army fought for three months to conquer heavily fortified city.   Via:...
Page 2 of 812345...Last »