Richard Nixon in Leningrad

In June 1959, Richard Nixon, the then vice-president, and his wife, Patricia, and numerous retinue visited Leningrad and other cities of the USSR.
Iron curtain then opened slightly for the first time Western politicians and journalists accompanying him to freely communicate with the Soviet people.




After Nixon's visit left a huge number of interesting, high-quality images of our country that time made American photographer (Howard Sochurek), which are stored in the archive of the magazine "Life". Photos give a glimpse into the Nixon visit from the inside, through the eyes of members of the American delegation.

At the Mariinsky Palace. Meeting with the mayor of Leningrad.





The official part is finished, the fun begins. Metro- beauty and pride of Leningrad.















everything Nixon rolled faster to fresh air.





on Uprising Square was already waiting.



ready to break ...



for souvenirs.









came to us, we were visited by Richard Nixon dooorogoy!



now on the boat at the bridge Tuchkova.





The course at Peterhof.





And then the unexpected happens ...



Again! And Nixon trapped.



. As long as you do not sign the Treaty on the reduction of armaments water is not disabled!





More Nixon visited the Kirov Theater



and at the shipyard.





Here's a he, Richard Nixon.

Source: prophotos-ru.livejournal.com