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Russians celebrate May Day in Toronto
Russians celebrate May Day in Toronto

Russians celebrate May Day in Toronto

Date5/1/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Russians celebrate May Day in Toronto. Toasting May Day; the Communist holiday yesterday; crew members and guests on the Soviet ship Donetsky Khimik; in Toronto; raise their glasses high. From left are fourth officer Khalyapin Vasiliy; Wayne van Campenhut of the Lutheran chaplain's office here; second officer Baranovskiy Slava; Rev. Siegfried Otto; Lutheran chaplain to the port of Toronto; and second officer Kmituk Alexander. The ship is one of ten Russian vessels to dock in Toronto in the past 11 days. The Valya Kotik celebrated the holiday with a dinner for 12 guests.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0014168F
Image shows a Captain at the Harbour with the big ship in the background.
The Russians have landed in Toronto
4/18/1972
Captain Samuil Zamtfort. His is the sixth Russian ship to dock this year
Captain Samuil Zamtfort. His is the sixth Russian ship to dock this year
4/27/1972
Ferry to Niagara. The first of two Russian-made ferries to operate on a cross-lake service to the Niagara region arrived in Toronto yesterday. The Sun(...)
Ferry to Niagara. The first of two Russian-made ferries to operate on a cross-lake service to the Niagara region arrived in Toronto yesterday. The Sun(...)
5/4/1992
Too little: Russian ship Yota Bondarovskaya is now being unloaded in Toronto Harbor but there are not enough vessels arriving in port to keep workers busy, Great Lakes/Seaway task force was told
Too little: Russian ship Yota Bondarovskaya is now being unloaded in Toronto Harbor but there are not enough vessels arriving in port to keep workers busy, Great Lakes/Seaway task force was told
7/15/1980
The Bluenose II, a replica of the schooner that brought fame to Canada as champion of the high seas, sails off Halifax in what may be a temporary reprieve
The Bluenose II, a replica of the schooner that brought fame to Canada as champion of the high seas, sails off Halifax in what may be a temporary reprieve
10/1/1973
Reminder of the days of sail, Into Toronto harbor sails 60-foot brigantine St
Reminder of the days of sail, Into Toronto harbor sails 60-foot brigantine St
8/30/1962
Oakville celebrates almost everything, Oakville marked its 150th anniversary, the Queen's Silver Jubilee and the mayor's annual picnic with one bang-u(...)
Oakville celebrates almost everything, Oakville marked its 150th anniversary, the Queen's Silver Jubilee and the mayor's annual picnic with one bang-u(...)
8/1/1977
A full house at Nassau Harbor is a common sight these days with the cruise business booming
A full house at Nassau Harbor is a common sight these days with the cruise business booming
3/31/1973
Dockside bargaining for souvenirs is one of the standard pastimes for cruise passengers, though these two don't appear to like the prices. At right a happier group enjoys a day afloat in the sun
Dockside bargaining for souvenirs is one of the standard pastimes for cruise passengers, though these two don't appear to like the prices. At right a happier group enjoys a day afloat in the sun
10/12/1974
So many things go on at sea on a cruise these days that a guy almost needs a holiday to rest up after he gets home
So many things go on at sea on a cruise these days that a guy almost needs a holiday to rest up after he gets home
9/29/1975
Children's playroom is typical of amenities offered to families these days
Children's playroom is typical of amenities offered to families these days
6/20/1983
Wind star: It takes you back to the days of sailing ships, but engine power is available
Wind star: It takes you back to the days of sailing ships, but engine power is available
8/27/1988