[struwwelpeter]

Ah, Buran. Last I saw it, it was languishing in "Park Kultury" (aka Gorkiy Park).

I agree that Russia will probably never be an enemy again. We always had a lot in common with them - vast space-faring superpowers, with very similar pop cultures. I believe, however, that Russia will continue to assert herself independently - if only to prove that she is not Uncle Sam's mistress.

[spetznaz]

Last i heard Buran had been converted into some theme restaurant. For some strange reason i so wish i could go see it ....it is possibly my only chance of dining inside anything that has kissed outer-earth atmosphere! (Also i have this strange desire to see Russia).