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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Tin Whiskers

2011-11-21 by Peter Loron

Yes, geographically Russia considered a part of Europe. However the culture and mindset is different.

Quite an interesting history for sure!

-Pete

On Nov 18, 2011, at 12:20 PM, Boman33 wrote:

> Anders & Peter,
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> I suggest that you check your maps again.  For example here:
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> http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/eucaps.htm
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> Russia, not Soviet Union, is part of Europe although many people do not think about it that way.
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> Since I am originally from Sweden, here is a tidbit:  The Swedish Vikings used to be called the Russ.  They traveled extensively in what is now Russia all the way down to the Mediterranean and for example, Kiev was a Viking trade center.  That is how Russia got its name.
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> Anders: what part of Sweden are you from?  I am from Karlstad.
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> Bertho
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> From: Anders Sponton  Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 10:21
> Russia is definitively NOT Europe! But we got our own space scene...
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> Anders, Sweden, lurker
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