Christophe

I have to say this is a very nice grouping !!! If I had the money... Ch.

I was in Izmailovo market last Saturday, and for the first time, I have been here openly (not under cover) proposed a few Soviet Orders (Red banner of Labour, Badge of Honour...). But beware, there were also a number of good quality copies... There were also more "basic" soviet medals proposed than the last time I visited it (April 2007)... Cheers. Ch.

And the recipient, with a short bio... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Here is a bigger pic of the orders and booklet... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Close-up of Felix... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Same style of image, with cool people in the shadow of Felix... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Again, a few stats : This small game has now been launched more than 21 months ago now (on 1 Nov. 2005), and since : * 133 questions asked, * with 1,575 answers, * This quiz has been viewed more than 16,570 times. * 33 Members of the Forum played, and 26 correctly answered at least 1 question : Nb of good answers : * 24 : Christian (Zulus) * 23 : Christophe * 11 : Bryan (Soviet) * 8 : Simon (Red Threat) * 7 : Franck (Knarf) * 6 : Belaruski and Jim (JimZ) * 5 : Auke (Ferdinand), Carol I and Ed (Haynes). * 4 : Wild Card. * 3 : Andreas (Alfred), Ivan (Piramida) and Kim (Kimj). * 2 : Chuck (in Oregon), Gerd (Becker), Jan (vatjan) and Order of Victory. * 1 : Dan (Hauptman), Darrell, Daredevil, Dave (Navy FCO), Dudeman, Filip (Drugo), Rick (Stogieman) and Steen (Ammentorp). This is a great achievement. Thanks to all for your participation. Now, let's continue to have fun with the 134th question... Bryan's one!!! Ch.

So, Bryan (Soviet), again, congratulations !! You are the winner !!! Your turn, now, for the next challenge!!! Cheers. Ch.

Let's work a little bit on the pic... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Look carefully, Gagarin is still there... You should see his shoulder boards, and Hero Star... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Hi Ed, The question was still valid as we talked about the building, not its current destination... And, there was a hint about Gagarin, that could have helped all of you.... Because Gagarin is still there!!!! He is here, in the circle... as during the glorious hours of the building... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

The actual destination of the building... As already sadly stated by Ed... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Inside... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

More... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

More architectural details... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Another one... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

A current view of the building. Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

I think my question was probably too much difficult... Bryan did not fully answer it, but he is the first one to rightly identify the building !!!! So, Bryan is the winner !!!! Congratulations for your new victory!!! Here are the answers to the questions : 1. In which building is this architectural detail located ? Name of the building ? It is the Pavilion N.32, also called Space Pavilion (Kosmos Pavilion). 2. Where is it located ? Exact location in Moscow ? It is located in Moscow, in the VDNKh Exhibition Center (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). 3. What are the two names this building got in its history, with dates ? In fact, it got more than 2 names, but 2 would have been enough to win... Its first name, in 1939, date of the building (hence the hint of the medal... ) was the Mechanization Pavilion. It was built for the 1939 exhibition. After WWII, the Pavilion was called Mechanization and Electrification of Agriculture. Since 1964, it has been called Aerospace (Kosmos). Bonus : Who were the architects of this building ? The architects V.S. Andreev, and I.G. Tarakanov. The bulding has been built in 1939, and expanded (in its current shape and configuration) in 1954 (and not 1966... ). Here is a pic of the building post 1954. Ch.

Let's recap... Here are the questions : 1. In which building is this architectural detail located ? Name of the building ? 2. Where is it located ? Exact location in Moscow ? 3. What are the two names this building got in its history, with dates ? Bonus : Who were the architects of this building ? What do we know : * The choice of the medal shown should give you an indication about the building date... * Wild Card rightly guessed it was an exhibition center... * Gagarin used to be in this building... and is still there... * It is located in Central Moscow !! Clearly inside the Outer Ring... * Some of you know and have visited this building... Good hunt and good luck !!! Cheers. Ch.

Yes, this one... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Hi Order of Victory, Very nice pics!! I have many also to post. One is missing, one of the most famous ones, the one of Felix Dzerzhinsky that stood in the middle of the Lubianka Square. Cheers. Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Ed, I know you know this!!! You already went there... Just try to remind... Cheers. Ch.

Sorry Christian, It is not Monino ... And it is located in Central Moscow !! Clearly inside the Outer Ring... Cheers. Ch.

One more hint to help you : Gagarin used to be in this building... and is still there... YOU know this building. I know some of YOU have been there... Good hunt and good luck... Cheers. Ch.

Hi Bryan, No, it's not a bridge. But, precedently someone gave a good hint... Cheers. Ch.