Is this the cruiser Aurora?

dannybou · 12-04-2004, 09:16 PM

Would this photo taken in 1992 be of the cruiser Aurora? My coworker seems to remember taking it in St-Petersburg.

***desantnik*** · 12-05-2004, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dannybou

Would this photo taken in 1992 be of the cruiser Aurora? My coworker seems to remember taking it in St-Petersburg.

First the disclaimer - I don't have my books here and I'm not a Navy guy, but I don't think so. I was on the Aurora two or three times and don't remember it being that long. Also, I remember one central "tower" and smoke stack, not the three frontal ones visible.

Alfred · 12-05-2004, 04:18 AM

Here are two pictures of the cruiser Aurora. I think it could be the Aurora.

And here is the second picture

http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=3504

Christophe · 12-05-2004, 04:27 AM

She is the Aurora.

Look at the attached pic (with the same location and buildings, by the way).

Ch.

***desantnik*** · 12-05-2004, 07:28 AM

I agree with Christophe. I subsequently found a picture and that's the Aurora. Apparently I remembered a quaint Young Pioneer ceremony on board more than the external appearance of the ship. In 1989 I saw a group of ceremony for a group of pioneers where they received their orange hats and scarves and took some kind of oath.

EDIT:
I meant to saw "red" as opposed to "orange". I've been caught up in all the political activity in Ukraine.

dannybou · 12-05-2004, 07:40 AM

Thanks to all. Is she a museum today? Still at anchor at the same place?

DougD · 12-05-2004, 10:41 AM

yes, the original pic is the Aurora...the photo was taken from the parking lot of the St.petersburg Hotel, I have stayed there many times. You walk over to the Aurora and yes, she is a museum. Its not always easy to get on though. I know Admiral Lev Chernavin who runs the museum ( hon.); I have had dinner with him twice on board the Aurora and have to say that each was a highlight of my life. Its a great place to visit.

DougD

Christophe · 12-05-2004, 11:37 AM

A nice pic of the Aurora...

Ch.

rboomsma · 12-05-2004, 03:50 PM

I have been on the Aurora myself was well worth the experience. If I remember Peter The Greats Cabin is near by also which well worth the Visit.

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Originally Posted by DougD

yes, the original pic is the Aurora...the photo was taken from the parking lot of the St.petersburg Hotel, I have stayed there many times. You walk over to the Aurora and yes, she is a museum. Its not always easy to get on though. I know Admiral Lev Chernavin who runs the museum ( hon.); I have had dinner with him twice on board the Aurora and have to say that each was a highlight of my life. Its a great place to visit.

DougD

Lapa · 12-06-2004, 03:53 AM

Guys,

The blue building behind the Aurora is the Nakhimov Naval Academy.

Marc

12-05-2004, 07:28 AM	#5
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,338	I agree with Christophe. I subsequently found a picture and that's the Aurora. Apparently I remembered a quaint Young Pioneer ceremony on board more than the external appearance of the ship. In 1989 I saw a group of ceremony for a group of pioneers where they received their orange hats and scarves and took some kind of oath. EDIT: I meant to saw "red" as opposed to "orange". I've been caught up in all the political activity in Ukraine. Last edited by desantnik; 12-05-2004 at 09:50 AM.

12-05-2004, 07:40 AM	#6
dannybou Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 284	Thanks to all. Is she a museum today? Still at anchor at the same place? __________________ A collector from Québec!!

12-05-2004, 10:41 AM	#7
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 50 Posts: 2,060	ship yes, the original pic is the Aurora...the photo was taken from the parking lot of the St.petersburg Hotel, I have stayed there many times. You walk over to the Aurora and yes, she is a museum. Its not always easy to get on though. I know Admiral Lev Chernavin who runs the museum ( hon.); I have had dinner with him twice on board the Aurora and have to say that each was a highlight of my life. Its a great place to visit. DougD

12-06-2004, 03:53 AM	#10
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Guys, The blue building behind the Aurora is the Nakhimov Naval Academy. Marc

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