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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2011 - QUIZ CLOSED

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

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      Scoreboard update!

      24 points - JimZ

      16 points - Harvey

      12 points - UB6365

      11 points - Hauptmann

      11 points - Christophe

      8 points - Gunner 1

      3 points - Valter

      2 points - kapten_windu

      1 point - Tachel

      Question 88 will be up next ....... As it might be some time yet till I post the question, I would open the floor to any new members to post a question in my place and if this offer is taken up, I'll sit out the next one.....

      Jim :cheers:

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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2011 - QUIZ CLOSED

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

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      Hi Gunner 1,

      You are of course free to stop participating in the Soviet Quiz at any time. However do understand that I cannot accomodate requests from any member to remove their scores as this is a cumulative effort and yours has been a very valid contribution to the success of the 2011 version of the quiz. The fact that you have decided to leave the quiz does not in any way diminish your participation. Neither does it diminish the fact that you have succeeded in answering several questions, some of which were rather challenging. Your score stands as an achievement to your credit.

      The quiz scoreboard will be reset as of 1/1/2012 when the quiz will be locked and a new one will start from scratch. Only the names of 2012 participants will be included.

      On a personal note, I am sorry to see you go. There have been a number of frustrating questions. However do bear in mind that the quiz includes, not only members from different countries, but also members whose first language is not English. It includes members who come from different backgrounds, cultures, levels of education etc. This basically means that the same question may be tackled by different members in just as many different ways. I have intervened a number of times on questions which I thought were too complex or too cryptic, taking myself out of the running of the quiz whenever I did so. However, I never felt there was any need to get involved with question that were answered within a day or two. Ultimately, there remains an element of poetic licence in most questions and the underlying hints.

      Gunner, I will reiterate that your participation was highly valued and surely, appreciated by all who took on your challenge. I hope that this will turn out to be more of an "au revoir" than an "adieu" and may I remind you that we all remain one post away.

      Regards,

      Jim :cheers:

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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2011 - QUIZ CLOSED

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

      Posted

      Hi Harvey,

      Welcome back - Long time no see! You are indeed correct....I hoped you liked my description of the Order of Friendship of Peoples, which I consider one of the most beautiful Soviet ODMs!

      I think the RF variation leaves so much to be desired. With most of the new versions of the older Soviet ODMs, the desire to break away from the older design has washed all aestethic qualities down the tubes. In true nouveau riche fashion, the bling might be there but the taste is completely lacking. There I feel better!!! :)

      The point is yours as is the next challenge.

      Jim :cheers:

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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2011 - QUIZ CLOSED

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

      Posted · Edited by JimZ

      Question 83

      I look like I'm worth 70 diamonds but I'm not - I am more of a studded punk.

      Considered pretty by many, I was dressed in white, blue, red, gold and green.

      I met my untimely demise at the end of 1991 when I was only 19.

      I was renamed, and with all that was beautifu battered out of me.....I was reborn three years later.

      What can I say, life under the USSR was so much more radiant than under the Russian Federation, and now, I am but a shadow of myself.

      What am I?

      Attach my picture before my demise AND my picture after in a side by side comparison.

      Regards,

      Jim

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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2011 - QUIZ CLOSED

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

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      Any try ?

      The Forum seems having encountered technical problems these last couple of days (I was unable to connect...). I let you some additional time before I give you another hint later in the day... if no one finds this challenge.

      Cheers.

      Ch.

      Same here - been unable to connect since yesterday - but its up and running again :jumping: .

      Back to business gents!

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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2011 - QUIZ CLOSED

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

      Posted · Edited by JimZ

      Scoreboard update!

      21 points - JimZ

      15 points - Harvey

      11 points - Hauptmann

      11 points - UB6365

      9 points - Christophe

      8 points - Gunner 1

      3 points - Valter

      2 points - kapten_windu

      1 point - Tachel

      UB6365 moves up one place tieing with Hauptmann for third place!!! And the next question....ie. question 81 is his to ask.

      Jim :cheers:

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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2011 - QUIZ CLOSED

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

      Posted

      Jim,

      This was a good hard question... Except I had recently the opportunity to have a look at Henry Sakaida's excellent book : "Heroines of the Soviet Union", and I remembered her story... So, with the help of internet.. easy.. :))

      Now, for the 80th challenge, please, let me some time... Probably tomorrow... :)

      Cheers.

      Ch.

      I was searching for information on another question and you know how one click leads to the other. So I did imagine it to be more of a challenge as I had not come across them before. But like I said....you never know with you guys!!!

      We'll be looking forward to youe next challenge Christophe....No stress. We are sure you'll come back with something good!

      Regards,

      Jim :cheers:

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