[Rockpile]

Is that balloon Russian?

[NathanR]

“Is that balloon Russian?”

Apparently. However tethered balloons were used during the Civil War.

[UCANSEE2]

Is that balloon Russian?

Here's a clue. The word 'aeroflot' is Russian.

[UCANSEE2]

Oops. Meant to say ‘aerostat’. Doesn’t matter, both words are Russian.