November 23, 2007

The Old Russian Streetcar (still in operation…)

This is very near the center of town in Kharkov, Ukraine. They use these old trams that are absolutely on the edge of breaking down with every creak and groan.

The Old Russian Streetcar (still in operation...)

Filed under the categories: Kharkov, Travel, Ukraine

13 Comments Shared Thus Far for “ The Old Russian Streetcar (still in operation…) ”

  • hdr

    1

    Great picture, love the tones.

  • 2

    Fantastic picture, loads of atmosphere, very good!

  • 3

    so unreal – the atmosphere is a bit creapy – strong shot!

  • 4

    people inside the train are like the dead bodies who have been in that train since the 1960′s!!
    Great shot and meaningful editing ;)

  • Ondrej

    5

    The tram on the photo is czechoslovak Tatra-CKD T3 type and was produced from 1964 and newer modifications up to eighties. That means this one could be min. 20 years old. Life is sometimes very hard and in the postcommunism countries even harder. The photo is very impressive.

  • 6

    fantastic shot. who would have thought that the 21st century would look like this?

  • Denise Weston

    7

    What a terrible legacy communism left behind! Thank you for sharing this photo. It is hauntingly beautiful.

  • 8

    Hello Hello,
    Are you still in Kharkov? I was there last year, and left in september back to San francisco..
    I am back in kharkov, actually moved here..

    A drink sometimes at pushka or other?

    Best regards
    David

  • 9

    Thanks – no – but I will be back in Ukraine within the next few months.

  • 10

    the blue casino online…

    sprayed squeaked steeping bruises …

  • FUCK COMMUNISTS

    11

    I hate Russians, they all are communists and they still are communist people..
    I’m Armenian from Yerevan City.

    My address is FUCK RUSSIANS…

    LONG LIVE ARMENIA!!!

  • Lena

    12

    these streetcars are from 70th, I remember them when they were brand new and I was little and my family was still big and alive but Kharkov was always gloomy.

  • Mr. Colt

    13

    Cool picture! It’s so.. unusual. I live in Kharkov many years, and see “that” is a habit.

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