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The
Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they
conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided
into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th
century. The Mongols eventually retired to their original steppe
homelands.
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Today;
Mongolia (Mongolian; Монгол улс)
is the world's second-largest landlocked country after Kazakhstan. It is
typically classified as being a part of East Asia, although sometimes it is
considered part of Central Asia, and the northern rim of historical Mongolia
extends into North Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the
south.. Its capital and largest city is Ulan Bator.
(Ulaanbaatar).
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Switzerland to
Mongolia.
A unique
trucking experience, performed by the Globetrucker org.
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The “Globetrucker” non-profit
association, which was created in Bougy-Villars, Switzerland on January 22nd,
2002, has 4 principal goals
(as
specified in the statutes):
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To road transport humanitarian,
mainly educational goods by truck for the benefit of children in
developing countries;
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To use this project to
communicate a positive message with regard to education and especially
road safety;
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To collect funds, educational
material, as well as to find partners and volunteers willing to
participate in the Globetrucker project;
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To stimulate and create an
exchange of ideas between schools and pupils of different cultures;
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These pages will show one of those
trips.
Starting in
Bougy-Villars, Switzerland, and terminating in Ulan-Bator, Mongolia. Then
returning to Switzerland. |
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On the way to Moscow, stopping at a
truck stop you can see that American brand of trucks travel the area also.
After leaving
Moscow, (Centre Photo) met
up with a convoy heading west. (Right Photo)
Shortly after that, a serious
truck accident blocking a lane.
Kids along side of the
highway, selling refreshments to the travelers.
(Centre Photo)
THE JACKSON 5 truck, and
(Right Photo) a Japanese Hino is
seen here.
Passing through a storm at Kazan,
Russia, and then coming upon another truck accident
(Lower left Photo).
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(Lower right Photo)
Truck stop Oural, Russia.
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Novosibirsk, Siberia
is one of the biggest cities in Russia and considered the third largest city
after Moscow and St. Petersburg and the biggest one behind the Ural. It's
situated right in the middle of Russia.
In 1993 Novosibirsk
celebrated it's 100th anniversary and it's growing rate is so high, that they
call the city the Russian Chicago.
These photos are of
the market place.
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Passing through a
Siberian Village, and a rain storm before arriving at Perm, the most
Eastern city of Europe, and therefore its province is often referred to as
Eurasia. Having a population of 1.2 million, Perm' is the 6th largest city in
Russia and the second largest in the Urals.
Krasnoyarsk
(Russian:
Красноярск) is the administrative center of
Krasnoyarsk Krai of Russia, and the third largest city in Siberia.
(Left & Centre Photos)
Near Krasnoyarsk, (Far right Photo)
A rest period in town.
TRANS
SIBERIAN HIGHWAY
Near Lake Baikal in
Southern Siberia and near Irkutsk, you will find cooked food and fresh fruit for
sale by the locals on the side of the road.
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They just had to
stop and check out this old KRAZ, X-army truck.
Manufactured years 1965 - 1990's in
Kremenchuk Ukraine. Heavy Truck for special loads over difficult Terrain. Types
including Troop - Tow Tractor - Crane - Bridge Layer - SAM - Radio - Workshop Repair.
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A necessary fuel
stop is made at Ulan Ude
Ulan Ude, the
capital of Buryatia, is located in the middle of vast Siberian steppes, on
the 5640th kilometer of the Trans-Siberian railway. |
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SIBERIA
- MONGOLIA BORDER CROSSING
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(Left Photo)
The last town in Siberia, before entering the Siberia - Mongolia border
crossing.
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(Left Photo)
KAMAZ assembled their first truck model in February 1976 and now, 30 years
later, the heavy duty models are exported to many countries including
Eastern Europe, China and North Africa. Note the exhaust on this model is up
front, away from the pressure vessel.
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(Right Photo)
Cleared Customs, and on their way.
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