This introduction to the gallery was provided by Robaire's young brother Minimus. Quote:
Rob,
Here is the best our combined memories can offer.
To give you some context:

The year is 1987; it is the beginning of glasnost; Gorbachev has opened up the USSR to external influence but still hopes the Union will survive.
Restrictions are severe, supplies of food and retail goods are limited and the population is uneasy about the days ahead.
There is no advertising and no lights in the shop windows at night.

The nation is beginning an uneasy transition from communist control to some form capitalism.

Hope you can find room for a few in your gallery.
Cheers for now
Don
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Gallery commenced 23 June 2010