This is very near the center of town in Kharkov, Ukraine. They use these old trams that are absolutely on the edge of breaking down with every creak and groan.
12 Responses to “The Old Russian Streetcar (still in operation…)”
The tram on the photo is czechoslovak Tatra-CKD T3 type and was produced from 1964 and newer modifications up to eighties. That means this one could be min. 20 years old. Life is sometimes very hard and in the postcommunism countries even harder. The photo is very impressive.
Hello Hello,
Are you still in Kharkov? I was there last year, and left in september back to San francisco..
I am back in kharkov, actually moved here..
these streetcars are from 70th, I remember them when they were brand new and I was little and my family was still big and alive but Kharkov was always gloomy.
November 24th, 2007 02:50
Great picture, love the tones.
November 24th, 2007 11:18
Fantastic picture, loads of atmosphere, very good!
November 24th, 2007 11:49
so unreal - the atmosphere is a bit creapy - strong shot!
November 25th, 2007 01:59
people inside the train are like the dead bodies who have been in that train since the 1960’s!!
Great shot and meaningful editing
November 26th, 2007 14:27
The tram on the photo is czechoslovak Tatra-CKD T3 type and was produced from 1964 and newer modifications up to eighties. That means this one could be min. 20 years old. Life is sometimes very hard and in the postcommunism countries even harder. The photo is very impressive.
November 28th, 2007 16:59
fantastic shot. who would have thought that the 21st century would look like this?
December 7th, 2007 23:17
What a terrible legacy communism left behind! Thank you for sharing this photo. It is hauntingly beautiful.
April 5th, 2008 15:18
Hello Hello,
Are you still in Kharkov? I was there last year, and left in september back to San francisco..
I am back in kharkov, actually moved here..
A drink sometimes at pushka or other?
Best regards
David
April 5th, 2008 19:38
Thanks - no - but I will be back in Ukraine within the next few months.
July 19th, 2008 00:39
the blue casino online…
sprayed squeaked steeping bruises …
July 23rd, 2008 10:34
I hate Russians, they all are communists and they still are communist people..
I’m Armenian from Yerevan City.
My address is FUCK RUSSIANS…
LONG LIVE ARMENIA!!!
August 9th, 2008 23:23
these streetcars are from 70th, I remember them when they were brand new and I was little and my family was still big and alive but Kharkov was always gloomy.