2007 American Delegation

Delegation at Chkalov Flat (Apt.) in Moscow

2007 American Delegation

The Kremlin Wall and Grand Palace, Moscow

2007 American Delegation

Tenor and Russian Balalaika quartet at Tushina Art Gallery for Anniversary Celebration, Moscow

2007 American Delegation

Anatoly Kvochur, Air Force Top Gun, addressing crowd at Tushina Art Gallery

2007 American Delegation

Delegation viewing displays about the Transpolar Flight at Tushina Art Gallery

2007 American Delegation

Jess Frost laying flowers at the Grave of Valery P. Chkalov, Kremlin Wall, Moscow

2007 American Delegation

Napoleon's Cannons next to Government Offices and Kremlin Tower inside Kremlin, Moscow

2007 American Delegation

Princesses Cathedral at Novodevichy Convent

2007 American Delegation

The youngest member of the delegation, Jim Burke, at Tzar's Cannon inside Kremlin, Moscow

2007 American Delegation

Delegation at Tzar's Bell, Kremlin, Moscow

2007 American Delegation

Brass Band at Veteran's Home greets Delegation from Vancouver

2007 American Delegation

WWII Veteran speaks at post-celebration luncheon attended by Vancouver Delegation

2007 American Delegation

Jim Burke is welcomed by a WWII Veteran and Soviet Hero

2007 American Delegation

Entertainment at Veteran's Home celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Transpolar Flight, Moscow

2007 American Delegation

Olga Chkalov dances with the accordionist at Veteran's Home celebration

2007 American Delegation

View of Moscow from the Mayor's Office Building

2007 American Delegation

CCEC Delegation visiting the Moscow Mayor's Office

2007 American Delegation

CCEC Secretary Kathy Hallock in Red Square at St Basil's Cathedral

2007 American Delegation

Olga and Valeria Chkalov, Sue Tellock in front, at BBQ at Chkalov Dacha, Moscow

2007 American Delegation

Joan Hyland, Jim Burke, Sasha and Valery Chkalov (Grandsons of Valery P. Chkalov) relaxing at family Dacha

2007 American Delegation

Beautiful country setting for relaxing

2007 American Delegation

Delegation at childhood home, now museum of Valery P. Chkalov

2007 American Delegation

Belyakov's grave site in Novodevichy Cemetery

2007 American Delegation

Baidukov's grave site in Novodevichy Cemetery

2007 American Delegation

Grave of Mrs. Olga Chkalov  (1928-2006) and new grave of her son, Igor Chkalov

2007 American Delegation

Jess Frost presenting proclamations' to Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region at dinner

2007 American Delegation

Jess and Governor of Nizny Novgorod exchange greetings and thank you

2007 American Delegation

Jess being interviewed by Russian television prior to a panel discussion on relations

2007 American Delegation

Director of Linen Factory in Chkalovsk explains items and manufacturing processes

2007 American Delegation

Chkalov Museum - Original ANT 25 Airplane that flew over the North Pole

2007 American Delegation

Getting ready for ceremonies at Chkalov Hanger Museum

2007 American Delegation

Flight gear and uniform of Valery P. Chkalov, Russian Aviator and Hero

2007 American Delegation

Part of many displays in Chkalov family home/museum in Chkalovsk

2007 American Delegation

Quilt for sale at Chkalovsk Festival

2007 American Delegation

Bread and Salt Welcoming Ceremony during Chkalovsk's 70th Anniversary of the Transpolar Flight Festival

2007 American Delegation

Entertainment at Chkalovsk Festival

2007 American Delegation

Galina Nadkina and her children at Chkalovsk Transpolar Flight Celebration - Galina was an Exchange Teacher at the Vancouver School District

2007 American Delegation

Valery P. Chkalov Statue in town square of Chkalovsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

2007 American Delegation

Delegation and Russian hosts at the Vancouver Restaurant in Chkalovsk, Novgorod, Russia

2007 American Delegation

Sharing a meal with new friends at Vancouver Restaurant, Chkalovsk

2007 American Delegation

WWII military items inside Kremlin in Nizhny Novgorod

2007 American Delegation

An artist at work in the Matrioshka Factory

2007 American Delegation

House from the 1600's at outdoor museum in Nizhny Novgorod

2007 American Delegation

Inside home from 1600's

2007 American Delegation

Transportation Offices, Land and Sea, at Nizhny Novgorod

2007 American Delegation

The Chkalov Steps (544 steps) from Volga River to Chkalov Monument

2007 American Delegation

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