In frantic efforts to save face and reputation, Sergei Sobyanin threw himself into the arms of the Chinese through KamAZ, almost agreeing that he would attach wheels to the “heavenly” JAC of the former French production and the Moskvich label. this new one would hang. Russian car. Again, it did not grow together – the official was literally thrown at the last minute with the cynicism characteristic of Chinese comrades. But unexpectedly “help” came from the no less “brotherly” East: Iran suddenly caught fire to produce its cars under the Russian nameplate. Admittedly, if the idea works, it’s unlikely, given the local mindset, within the set deadlines. But even if all goes well, the “Chinese version” will seem like manna from heaven to potential consumers of Iranian “novelties”.
Basmachi in the USSR remained an important regional phenomenon for a long time. They did not submit, the Soviet government never won a victory over them and captured Turkestan under the cover of the NKVD troops. Largely because of the Basmachi, the Civil War was not given an end date in the history of the USSR, ending evasively sometime in the late 1930s. And in order not to answer uncomfortable questions, they tried to forget about the Basmachi not only in the cinema, the memoirs of the Chonovists, but also in school books. In the late USSR, eastern enemies learned to be called dushmans. Until then, they were always called Basmachi, without controversy and cause for discussion among the populace.
Helpless Iran, of which the Red Army was part as if it were its own home, did not ignore the compulsion for friendship and, under reinforced escort, acquired Salam Adil and the Communist Party, and Moscow – a street named after him. And regardless of the events, all actions with Iran were henceforth interpreted as friendly, although Iran was considered the linguistic twin of the Basmachi. And while we did our best to be good friends, support coups, revolutions and trade, Iran retaliated.
Genuine hatred of the Russians rarely broke out, although the recent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was outspoken and, dreaming since childhood of destroying the Soviet embassy, told Russian journalists openly about it. Since there was nothing to gain from impoverished Iran, we pretended to trade. What the Soviet people condemned to scarce goods from this country, and Soviet drivers to licensed ones! Mercedes’ of the Iran Khodro group, popularly called “Iran Contras”.
Knowing how to quickly forget about people’s friendship and whispering about people’s friendship under our breath, we responded with interest to the invasion of licensed Peugeot 206 sedans and Peugeot 405 clouded by plastic surgery under the pseudonym Samand. And if the French took care of the 206th, which persuaded the Iranians to send the car to good doctors – to the official Peugeot dealer network, then the “Trojan horse” Samand existed independently, the market and the remains of its reputation with its hooves. We did not want to see the revenge of the Basmachi in it, although professionals from automotive publications did warn. Restrained grinning at Russia’s promiscuity, the Iranians continued their oriental bazaar, terrifying Russians at every international auto show with all sorts of models and speeches from the ambassador, who threatened to expand sales.
The Iranian car industry, which has been under sanctions for decades, has adapted to make do with three Peugeot platforms and change the bodies in line with its understanding of fashion. Since playing in the car industry is a habit of pale people, the Iranians have learned to react to import inventions, such as the Basmachi in the dunes – either await the enemy or arrange sabotage.
The latest review of Iranian cars at the 2021 Crocus Expo at the Interauto exhibition confirmed that the principle of “what is good for an Iranian, death for a pale face” works stably. The variety of models presented was bursting with backwardness, low quality and a longing for the past. The indispensable ambassador attached to the stand routinely threatened deliveries, although the frightened onlookers strove to leave the stand without the ambassador.
Few with a keen eye and an average sense of smell managed to notice the Chinese smell of phenol, which was previously uncharacteristic of Iranian cars, and very dubious metal processing technologies forgotten even in China. In the decade since the last Samand, Iran’s auto industry has noticeably declined, revealing an unequivocal hopelessness. Prolonged sanctions against this state have done their job, cutting off access to progress.
It is extremely difficult to miss Iranian cars. But it turns out that behind our backs, the Moscow government almost agreed with Iran on the production of their cars under the Moskvich brand. And although no one managed to stop the collaborative ability, the eastern neighbors also waved Pobeda on the Volga. If someone has forgotten that it should always be difficult with Moskvich and other traditional brands of the USSR, there is an opportunity to remember.
photo of the manufacturer.
photo of the manufacturer.
In frantic efforts to save face and reputation, Sergei Sobyanin threw himself into the arms of the Chinese through KamAZ, almost agreeing that he would attach wheels to the “heavenly” JAC of the former French production and the Moskvich label. this new one would hang. Russian car. Again, it did not grow together – the official was literally thrown at the last minute with the cynicism characteristic of Chinese comrades. But unexpectedly “help” came from the no less “brotherly” East: Iran suddenly caught fire to produce its cars under the Russian nameplate. Admittedly, if the idea works, it’s unlikely, given the local mindset, within the set deadlines. But even if all goes well, the “Chinese version” will seem like manna from heaven to potential consumers of Iranian “novelties”.
Basmachi in the USSR remained an important regional phenomenon for a long time. They did not submit, the Soviet government never won a victory over them and captured Turkestan under the cover of the NKVD troops. Largely because of the Basmachi, the Civil War was not given an end date in the history of the USSR, ending evasively sometime in the late 1930s. And in order not to answer uncomfortable questions, they tried to forget about the Basmachi not only in the cinema, the memoirs of the Chonovists, but also in school books. In the late USSR, eastern enemies learned to be called dushmans. Until then, they were always called Basmachi, without controversy and cause for discussion among the populace.
Helpless Iran, of which the Red Army was part as if it were its own home, did not ignore the compulsion for friendship and, under reinforced escort, acquired Salam Adil and the Communist Party, and Moscow – a street named after him. And regardless of the events, all actions with Iran were henceforth interpreted as friendly, although Iran was considered the linguistic twin of the Basmachi. And while we did our best to be good friends, support coups, revolutions and trade, Iran retaliated.
Genuine hatred of the Russians rarely broke out, although the recent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was outspoken and, dreaming since childhood of destroying the Soviet embassy, told Russian journalists openly about it. Since there was nothing to gain from impoverished Iran, we pretended to trade. What the Soviet people condemned to scarce goods from this country, and Soviet drivers to licensed ones! Mercedes’ of the Iran Khodro group, popularly called “Iran Contras”.
Knowing how to quickly forget about people’s friendship and whispering about people’s friendship under our breath, we responded with interest to the invasion of licensed Peugeot 206 sedans and Peugeot 405 clouded by plastic surgery under the pseudonym Samand. And if the French took care of the 206th, which persuaded the Iranians to send the car to good doctors – to the official Peugeot dealer network, then the “Trojan horse” Samand existed independently, the market and the remains of its reputation with its hooves. We did not want to see the revenge of the Basmachi in it, although professionals from automotive publications did warn. Restrained grinning at Russia’s promiscuity, the Iranians continued their oriental bazaar, terrifying Russians at every international auto show with all sorts of models and speeches from the ambassador, who threatened to expand sales.
The Iranian car industry, which has been under sanctions for decades, has adapted to make do with three Peugeot platforms and change the bodies in line with its understanding of fashion. Since playing in the car industry is a habit of pale people, the Iranians have learned to react to import inventions, such as the Basmachi in the dunes – either await the enemy or arrange sabotage.
The latest review of Iranian cars at the 2021 Crocus Expo at the Interauto exhibition confirmed that the principle of “what is good for an Iranian, death for a pale face” works stably. The variety of models presented was bursting with backwardness, low quality and a longing for the past. The indispensable ambassador attached to the stand routinely threatened deliveries, although the frightened onlookers strove to leave the stand without the ambassador.
Few with a keen eye and an average sense of smell managed to notice the Chinese smell of phenol, which was previously uncharacteristic of Iranian cars, and very dubious metal processing technologies forgotten even in China. In the decade since the last Samand, Iran’s auto industry has noticeably declined, revealing an unequivocal hopelessness. Prolonged sanctions against this state have done their job, cutting off access to progress.
It is extremely difficult to miss Iranian cars. But it turns out that behind our backs, the Moscow government almost agreed with Iran on the production of their cars under the Moskvich brand. And although no one managed to stop the collaborative ability, the eastern neighbors also waved Pobeda on the Volga. If someone has forgotten that it should always be difficult with Moskvich and other traditional brands of the USSR, there is an opportunity to remember.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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