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    Gentlemen,

    I knew that we have some real talent and expertise out there, but you are beginning to scare me. :speechless1: Because of the way that I purposely phrased the question, ?... the highest ranking (final rank) Soviet officer...? , I figured that Sydir Kovpak would be as far as we would get. If someone did get Yeromenko or Bulganin, I had hoped to offer a bonus question asking for the name of the other Marshal of the Soviet Union who received this relatively lowly award, but Christophe beat me to it.

    So, I extend hearty congratulations to Christophe for (1) identifying Yeromenko or Bulganin and (2) reading my mind by identifying Bulganin or Yeromenko for the bonus points which I did not have an opportunity to offer.

    To Christian?s point, and a good one it is, I do not know what these medals were awarded for or when; :rolleyes: but I think that we can all agree that they are quite unique among Marshal?s decorations. If anyone has any information on them I would encourage you to share it with us; whatever the circumstances, I am sure that they would be very interesting.

    Christophe, again congratulations. The ball is in your court. :cheers:

    Wild Card

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    Thanks, Wild Card, for the congratulations. :beer: This was a good question, as it brought me back to think - as you did - about these relatively low-ranking awards that Soviet Marshals has been awarded...

    As I have to leave for a good part of the day, I'll come back to you later with a new challenge... :rolleyes:

    Cheers.

    Ch.

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    Hi Auke,

    This information is from the excellent book of Anatoli Kutsenko, "Marshals and Fleet Admirals of the Soviet Union", published by Aspekt in 2001.

    Cheers. :beer:

    Ch.

    Posted

    This book lists all the orders and medals (Soviet and foreign) they got. This is an excellent one. I can only recommend you to find it... :beer:

    Cheers.

    Ch.

    Posted (edited)

    ...What will be a hard task... As far as I can see only CollectRussia sells it... :(

    Oh well, I will keep looking, let's get back on-topic. ;)

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    Auke,

    At the price ColletcRussia is proposing it... you should take it!!!!! I have recently been proposed this book in Europe at a far higher price... :rolleyes:

    Cheers.

    Ch.

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    Here is my question.

    Question #133

    This architectural detail shows a well known Soviet title...

    The question is NOT : ID it :rolleyes: ...

    But,

    1. In which building is this architectural detail located ? Name of the building ?

    2. Where is it located ? City + location ?

    3. What are the two names this building got in its history, with dates ?

    Bonus : Who were the architects of this building ?

    The first one to fully answer the 3 questions is the winner. I say the 3 questions!!!! :P

    Good hunt and good luck!... :rolleyes:

    Ch.

    Posted

    No pb... :beer:

    You all will have time to search for it, as I will be abroad for a few days... :rolleyes:

    Cheers.

    Ch.

    Dear Christophe,

    I hope I'll find the answer in my books about Stalinist architecture ;) .

    Best regards :beer:

    Christian

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    SEVEN SISTERS:unsure:

    Here is my question.

    Question #133

    This architectural detail shows a well known Soviet title...

    The question is NOT : ID it :rolleyes: ...

    But,

    1. In which building is this architectural detail located ? Name of the building ?

    2. Where is it located ? City + location ?

    3. What are the two names this building got in its history, with dates ?

    Bonus : Who were the architects of this building ?

    The first one to fully answer the 3 questions is the winner. I say the 3 questions!!!! :P

    Good hunt and good luck!... :rolleyes:

    Ch.

    Dear Christophe,

    well, I didn't found the shown architectural detail in my books ... :( .

    I can only only guess: One of the hughe skyscrapers of the 1940/50s in "Stalin-Gothic" around the Lomonosov-University in Moscow :unsure: ?

    The artistic style would be matching.

    They are called "Seven Sisters".

    Or it might be a project of these architects in another city in Eastern Europe :unsure: ?

    Seven Sisters' link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Sisters_%28Moscow%29

    Best regards :beer:

    Christian

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    Posted

    Just to 'bump' this and remind us it exists.

    Or have we all been caught with a monster question that even WE can't answer??

    Posted

    Just to 'bump' this and remind us it exists.

    Or have we all been caught with a monster question that even WE can't answer??

    Dear Ed,

    well, I don't have a glue and couldn't find any hints in my library or in the internet :( .

    Best regards :beer:

    Christian

    Posted (edited)

    Hey, I'm back from Russia, after 2 weeks being there... :jumping:

    I know some of you have already been there, in this building... :rolleyes:

    All I can say is that this building is in Moscow...

    Please, try again... :beer:

    Cheers.

    Ch.

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    Welcome back on board, commander :cheers:

    So, my guessing with the "Seven Sisters" is wrong :( ?

    Best regards :beer:

    Christian

    Hey, I'm back from Russia, after 2 weeks being there... :jumping:

    I know some of you have already been there, in this building... :rolleyes:

    All I can say is that this building is in Moscow...

    Please, try again... :beer:

    Cheers.

    Ch.

    Posted

    Christophe,

    As you know, the National Historical Museum is located at the north end of Red Square. Is the building in question located almost directly behind this museum? I think that it was originally intended to be a commerce exhibition center. :unsure:

    Posted

    Just as a guess, I'd presume it was in some sort of trade union building..(probably in Leningrad or Moscow?)

    Sorry, Belaruski, but it is not a "sort of trade union building"... But, it is definitely in Moscow. :cheers:

    Ch.

    Posted

    Welcome back on board, commander :cheers:

    So, my guessing with the "Seven Sisters" is wrong :( ?

    Best regards :beer:

    Christian

    Thanks Christian :beer: ,

    It is not an architectural detail of one of the seven sisters.

    Two hints :

    1. Look closely at the pic. It is done in the style of an industrial building more than one like the Sisters, that were mainly built out of stone...

    2. The choice of the medal shown should give you an indication about the building date...

    Cheers.

    Ch.

    Posted

    Christophe,

    As you know, the National Historical Museum is located at the north end of Red Square. Is the building in question located almost directly behind this museum? I think that it was originally intended to be a commerce exhibition center. :unsure:

    Hi Wild Card,

    The building in question is not located there. But, you made a good point about its potential use or destination... :rolleyes:

    Cheers.

    Ch.

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