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Ukraine War Memes of the Week

February 6, 2023 by Ian Kummer

I didn’t get around to writing anything today, so here’s some memes I made instead.

Categories Art Tags meme, memes, Russia, Ukraine, war Leave a comment

Happy New Year!

December 31, 2022 by Ian Kummer

2022 was a unique experience for me. I’ve traveled around the USA, Russia, and now Armenia. I’ll give some updates soon. For now, here’s Mother Armenia.

Categories Photography Tags Armenia, Holiday, Photography 6 Comments

My New Enthusiasm for Armenia

December 26, 2022 by Ian Kummer
Yerevan cascade at night

We are now visiting Yerevan, capital of Armenia. We have been here three days, and here are some quick first impressions.

Categories Photography Tags Armenia, Photography, Russia, travel 5 Comments

Worker and Kolkhoz Woman in Moscow

July 1, 2022 by Ian Kummer
Worker and Kolkhoz Woman ((Рабо́чий и колхо́зница) photo by Ian Kummer

Tomorrow I’m visiting Saint Petersburg. I also have a ton of photos of Moscow that I haven’t even begun to edit yet. But for now, here’s some pics of my favorite statue, Worker and Kolkhoz Woman ((Рабо́чий и колхо́зница).

Categories Commentaries, Photography Tags Communism, Russia 1 Comment

War Memes of the Week

June 3, 2022 by Ian Kummer

Sorry no post in a while. I’ve been busy. I should hopefully have one tomorrow. For now, here are some memes I made.

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