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"Thought I'd seen it all. Strictly meets Donetsk People's Republic" -- tweeted by Oliver Carroll

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Here's a map of the military situation in the Donbas region today -- issued by Ukraine's Ministry of Defense (click image to enlarge):

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Here's a photo gallery from "Soviet Sevastopol" by the Crimea Desk of RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service:

Since being annexed by Russia, Crimea has been described as a "Soviet reservation." Flags, banners, signs and architecture all recall Soviet times. Shortages of certain goods and isolation from the outside world reinforce the atmosphere of the communist era.

Soviet Sevastopol In 2015

A cafe called "Russian Bistro," decorated with a portrait of Stalin, in Sevastopol. The sign reads "Glory to the great Russian nation, nation of victors!"
1/8 A cafe called "Russian Bistro," decorated with a portrait of Stalin, in Sevastopol. The sign reads "Glory to the great Russian nation, nation of victors!"
Since being annexed by Russia, Crimea has been described as a "Soviet reservation." Flags, banners, signs and architecture all recall Soviet times. Shortages of certain goods and isolation from the outside world reinforce the atmosphere of the communist era.
In Sevastopol the tradition of congratulating veterans on VE day is still alive. Schoolchildren stick up homemade cards with Soviet iconography.
2/8 In Sevastopol the tradition of congratulating veterans on VE day is still alive. Schoolchildren stick up homemade cards with Soviet iconography.
Since being annexed by Russia, Crimea has been described as a "Soviet reservation." Flags, banners, signs and architecture all recall Soviet times. Shortages of certain goods and isolation from the outside world reinforce the atmosphere of the communist era.
A Soviet-style monument on the Square of the Rebels, in Sevastopol.
3/8 A Soviet-style monument on the Square of the Rebels, in Sevastopol.
Since being annexed by Russia, Crimea has been described as a "Soviet reservation." Flags, banners, signs and architecture all recall Soviet times. Shortages of certain goods and isolation from the outside world reinforce the atmosphere of the communist era.
Posters celebrating the 70th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, on the windows of the cafe at the Sevastopol Art Museum.
4/8 Posters celebrating the 70th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, on the windows of the cafe at the Sevastopol Art Museum.
Since being annexed by Russia, Crimea has been described as a "Soviet reservation." Flags, banners, signs and architecture all recall Soviet times. Shortages of certain goods and isolation from the outside world reinforce the atmosphere of the communist era.
An advert for an exhibition of World War II posters in Sevastopol.
5/8 An advert for an exhibition of World War II posters in Sevastopol.
Since being annexed by Russia, Crimea has been described as a "Soviet reservation." Flags, banners, signs and architecture all recall Soviet times. Shortages of certain goods and isolation from the outside world reinforce the atmosphere of the communist era.
This poster proclaims: "It's time to join the Communist Party!"
6/8 This poster proclaims: "It's time to join the Communist Party!"
Since being annexed by Russia, Crimea has been described as a "Soviet reservation." Flags, banners, signs and architecture all recall Soviet times. Shortages of certain goods and isolation from the outside world reinforce the atmosphere of the communist era.
At Sevastopol bus station, there are even retro soda machines.
7/8 At Sevastopol bus station, there are even retro soda machines.
Since being annexed by Russia, Crimea has been described as a "Soviet reservation." Flags, banners, signs and architecture all recall Soviet times. Shortages of certain goods and isolation from the outside world reinforce the atmosphere of the communist era.
This Russian fast-food chain is called "Soviet Pelmeni (dumpling) House." The fork instead of the hammer with the sickle gives a contemporary twist to the traditional communist symbol.
8/8 This Russian fast-food chain is called "Soviet Pelmeni (dumpling) House." The fork instead of the hammer with the sickle gives a contemporary twist to the traditional communist symbol.
Since being annexed by Russia, Crimea has been described as a "Soviet reservation." Flags, banners, signs and architecture all recall Soviet times. Shortages of certain goods and isolation from the outside world reinforce the atmosphere of the communist era.
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