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Tito and Jovanka greet citizens in one of their cars

Tito’s Cars

“I am not just an honorary member of the Automobile and Motorcycle Association—I am an active member. In fact, I am its oldest member, because I passed my driving test...

    A Pony parked on a path beside the river.

    Pony

    The famous “Pony”, better known as the “ponika,” was one of the first means of transportation for generations who grew up during the 1970s and 1980s. This bicycle was produced...

      An issue of "Tempo"

      Tempo

      “Tempo” was the most famous sports newspaper in Yugoslavia, published for decades under the umbrella of the company Politika. Passionate sports fans would regularly stop by newspaper kiosks on Wednesday...

        The Blue Train with its crew standing in front of it

        The Blue Train

        One of the most famous and popular trains in this region—and certainly beyond—is the Plavi voz (Blue Train), built for the former President of Yugoslavia, Josip Broz Tito. It was...

          The Galeb ship on one of its voyages.

          Galeb – Ship of Peace

          Galeb, or the Ship of Peace, was a training ship of the Yugoslav Navy and a presidential yacht used by Josip Broz Tito during his numerous journeys and for hosting...

            Erotic Magazine – "Čik" on the table

            Erotic Magazine – “Čik”

            Many things are criticized about socialism, but one serious topic is rarely mentioned. Back then, unlike today, it was not easy to see a nude woman. Things changed dramatically in...

              sportske patike marke startas

              Startas

              “Startas” sneakers were created in 1976, and they were originally designed by “Borovo” for playing table tennis. We don’t know how many table tennis players actually wore them, but the...

                Espadrilles are lightweight summer shoes made of canvas and rope, comfortable for everyday wear, especially in warm weather, and were very popular in Yugoslavia.

                Espadrilles

                Classic women’s espadrilles are the perfect summer shoes, characterized by a canvas upper and a jute sole. They originate from Catalonia, and the name “espadrilles” comes from the French word...

                  “Alan Ford” cult comic full of dark humor, satire, and unforgettable characters

                  Alan Ford – childhood comic

                  If anything can be called a Sisyphean task, it’s the search for someone who hasn’t heard of Alan Ford in the former Yugoslavia. Even if someone isn’t interested in comics...

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