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Instaweek: 12 reasons why Russians are still in love with the classic Lada

It's been 46 years since the first Lada rolled off the production line in the Volga city of Tolliatti. The debut model, nicknamed "Kopeyka", is still beloved among Russians.
By Alexey Mosko, Natalya Pukhova
 

Фото опубликовано Легенды советского автопрома (@retro_cars_ussr)

 

Back in 1970, the VAZ-2101, an almost complete replica of the Italian Fiat-124, was literally a miracle for ordinary Soviet citizens. To get one of these modern cars, not only did you have to pay a solid sum of money, but also register on a waiting list several years long. This Soviet rarity proved its reliability and remains in use to this day. // A restyled VAZ-2101

 

Фото опубликовано матвей (@matveynyhaetkley)

This Lada looks like part of the landscape, doesn't it?

 

Фото опубликовано Aleksandr Bolshakow ? (@aleksandr_bolshakow_foto)

 

This is the most versatile car ever. It rocks at the races...

 

Фото опубликовано Nekit (@furik_n)

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..and shines with glamour.

 

Фото опубликовано @classic_ufa

 

The Lada can be a reliable companion on a weekend trip...

 

Фото опубликовано Сергей Ц. (@sergei.ts)

 

...or serve as a mobile store.

 

Фото опубликовано PCHELINA|PHOTO (@pchelkina013)

 

You can use it as an off-roader…

 

Фото опубликовано CARS & GIRLS in season summer. (@shumanov)

 

...or a fancy cabrio.

 

Фото опубликовано @trashfoto

 

The Lada can be an inspiration for your own artwork.

 

Фото опубликовано @oh_lego

It is a delight for both geeks... //A Lada made out of construction set pieces

 

Фото опубликовано ВАЗ не ТАЗ (@vaz.netaz)

...and daredevils. /A drifting lowrider Lada

 

Фото опубликовано Илья (@ahryapov__)

No wonder after all these years the Lada still looks as awesome as Red Square!

 

April 22, 2016
Tags: cars, instaweek, instagram, history_multimedia

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