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Moscow changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown SoldierMoscow changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Cycing through the Bialowierza forest in Poland Cycing through the Bialowierza forest in Poland

Kazakhstan's sci-fi capital city in the steppe- Astana. Khan Shatyr mall and beach resort. Kazakhstan's sci-fi capital city in the steppe- Astana. Khan Shatyr mall and beach resort.

A Lenin monument in every Russian and Belarusian townA Lenin monument in every Russian and Belarusian town

Kyrgyz yurt tunduk at top, a symbol of strength and unity featured on the Kyrzyg flag. Kyrgyz yurt tunduk at top, a symbol of strength and unity featured on the Kyrzyg flag.

Katyn memorial site dedicated to the 22,000 executed Polish officers. A profound and powerful moment in the pine forest. Katyn memorial site dedicated to the 22,000 executed Polish officers. A profound and powerful moment in the pine forest.

Minsk Belarus monument to the 'Great Patriotic War' Minsk Belarus monument to the 'Great Patriotic War'

Road to Esfahan, IranRoad to Esfahan, Iran

Fixing flats in Poland Fixing flats in Poland

Polish cemetery in Guzar, Uzbekistan Polish cemetery in Guzar, Uzbekistan

Sharing photos with an Uzbek family Sharing photos with an Uzbek family

Heavy traffic on Kyrgyz highways Heavy traffic on Kyrgyz highways

Uzbek girls share their smiles Uzbek girls share their smiles

Camping on the steppe in Kazakhstan where water must be hauled. Camping on the steppe in Kazakhstan where water must be hauled.

Muslim cemetery near Lake Issyk-Kul in northern Tian Shan mountains, Kyrgyzstan Muslim cemetery near Lake Issyk-Kul in northern Tian Shan mountains, Kyrgyzstan

Local traffic Local traffic

Reprieve from the Kazakhstan heat at a bus stopReprieve from the Kazakhstan heat at a bus stop

Laughs with a Kyrgyz man in traditional kalpak hat Laughs with a Kyrgyz man in traditional kalpak hat

Carrying Uzbek bills can get rather heavy Carrying Uzbek bills can get rather heavy

Like a Polish fairytale, the ever-present stork or boczan Like a Polish fairytale, the ever-present stork or boczan

Barbie helps Bonnie up the hills Barbie helps Bonnie up the hills

Break time in mountainsBreak time in mountains

The ever present monuments to the 'Great Patriotic War' - 1941-1945!The ever present monuments to the 'Great Patriotic War' - 1941-1945!

Climbing the 3180m Too Ashuu or Camel Pass on the M41 in Kyrgyzstan- rated one of the 'world's most beautiful and dangerous roads.' Climbing the 3180m Too Ashuu or Camel Pass on the M41 in Kyrgyzstan- rated one of the 'world's most beautiful and dangerous roads.'

Iranians are some of the friendliest and most gracious people ready for a laugh.Iranians are some of the friendliest and most gracious people ready for a laugh.

In the Suusamyr Too valley where nomadic yurts dot the landscape. In the Suusamyr Too valley where nomadic yurts dot the landscape.

Friendly local hosts at Uzbek border Friendly local hosts at Uzbek border

Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan Polish cemetery Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan Polish cemetery

The Jestson like capital of Kazakhstan, Astana The Jestson like capital of Kazakhstan, Astana

Entrance to Katyn memorial site Entrance to Katyn memorial site

Soviet space rocket at VDNKh exhibition park in Moscow Soviet space rocket at VDNKh exhibition park in Moscow

Reaching the Caspian Sea in Iran Reaching the Caspian Sea in Iran

Kotlas railway exchanges - one of the main areas of labour camps. Kotlas railway exchanges - one of the main areas of labour camps.

Ancient Uzbekistan Ancient Uzbekistan

Kyrzyg honey stand Kyrzyg honey stand

Camping with the birds in Belarus and PolandCamping with the birds in Belarus and Poland

Kyrgyz cowboyKyrgyz cowboy