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RUSSIAN RACE-CARD
For the first time, all fifteen Soviet Republics were represented at a parade of riders in costume. It was the grand opening for Moscow's recent race-meeting. Girl riders from Kazakhstan and Turkmenia had their place on this Soviet...
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FARM ROBOT
A new automatic tractor, a Russian invention, now undergoing a thorough try-out. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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ROWING - RUSSIANS AT HENLEY
A Russian team of oarsmen have arrived at Henley for practice before the Regatta. It is the first time entrants have come from Russia since before the First World War. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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MOSCOW'S MAY DAY -
Pictures just released of May Day in Moscow show the well organised parade to demonstrate Russia's military power. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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AIR LIFT
More news from Russia: these pictures show a giant helicopter, the Yak Twenty Four, showing off its paces. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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REPORT FROM MOSCOW
Arriving from Moscow, Mr Khrushchev and Mr Mikoyan came to lunch with Mr Macmillan at the country house lent to him. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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ANGLO-SOVIET AIR SERVICE
In the Soviet capital, the signing of an agreement by Lord Douglas of Kirtleside (British European Airways) for a regular service between London and Moscow. Then, Air Chief Marshal Zhigarev for Aeroflot. A Russian TU-114, seen on a...
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THE RUSSIANS FROM AUSTRALIA -
Members of the Russian Embassy staff in Australia disembark at Southampton to continue their journey to Moscow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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RUSSIAN ELECTIONS -
Election day in Moscow presents a 20th century paradox. Where party is concerned, it's a case of Hobson's choice - hardly surprising, therefore, that the Communists were re-elected. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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MIKOYAN IN US
This is Mr Mikoyan, smiling for the camera! He said he was having a holiday and he did take a look round in Washington. There was a crowd at the Airport to see the arrival. But there was also protests by Hungarian refugees. At a Press...
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RUSSIA'S GIANT AIRLINER
The ""TU-114"" has a seating capacity of two hundred and twenty. It has three saloons, one of which is used as a restaurant. There are four sleeping compartments. The giant aircraft is a two-decker and communication between the upper...
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NATURALIST'S PARADISE
Sea birds by the thousands, fascinating pictures from a Russian Pacific island, which is also the breeding ground of the fur seals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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THE PREMIER HOME - NO SOUND
Mr Churchill arrives back from the Middle East and Moscow, to be greeted by Mrs Churchill and Cabinet members. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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ALLIED MISSION IN RUSSIA - NO SOUND
Lord Beaverbrook and Mr Harriman travel to Moscow first by sea to Archangel and then by plane. Mr Vyshinsky was waiting to greet the members of the Anglo-American Mission. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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ALLIED MISSION IN RUSSIA -
Lord Beaverbrook and Mr Harriman travel to Moscow first by sea to Archangel and then by plane. Mr Vyshinsky was waiting to greet the members of the Anglo-American Mission. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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SOVIET AND POLES SIGN AGREEMENT - NO SOUND
At the Foreign Office in London General Sikorski signs for Poland and Mr Maisky for the USSR Mr Churchill presided over the ceremony. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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BACK FROM AMERICA -
Mr Churchill is greeted at Euston by members of the Cabinet and by his wife and daughter. Although he was happy to pose for the press he would not make any comment on his American trip. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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RUSSIAN HONOURS RAF PILOTS -
In London Mr Maisky presented the Order of Lenin to RAF men who had fought in Russia. The first to receive the Order was Wing Commander Ramsbottom Isherwood, followed by Squadron Leader Rook, Squadron Leader Miller and Pilot Officer Haw....
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MOTOBALL
Russia's produced plenty of top soccer players and Speedway stars. The sport of Motoball allows sportsmen with skills in both fields to combine them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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TO HELP THE SOVIET -
Mr Averill Harriman, head of the American Mission, arrives in Moscow. He is met by Mr Eden, Mr Maisky and Lord Beaverbrook. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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POWER GAME
Rockets & Missiles feature as usual, in Moscow's annual Parade commemorating the Bolshevik Revolution. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SOVIET FIGHTING BACK -
In the south of Russia the veteran Cossack regiment of Marshal Budenny's village have formed a People's Guard. The Soviet steel mills and munitions factories continue to increase their output. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ROCKETS & STARS
A Space research satellite launched from French Guiana and a step forward for the French nuclear programme as the latest sea-to-ground ballistic missile successfully completes test launchings before being installed in the country's...
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CONFERENCE ON FREEDOM -
The second Inter-Allied Meeting was held at St. James's Palace. Mr Eden was in the chair and Mr Maisky addressed the meeting. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...