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SVOBODNY, RUSSIA
A Place to Call Home Nestled along the Zeya river, Blazhko is proud to call Svobodny its home. The small city has a long history as a small rail-centric town bridging Russia and Asia. "Svobodny," means "free" in Russian, and it was named in honor of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which symbolized a new era of freedom and development in the region.
This name would reach a new meaning when the Svobodny Cosmodrome was built, hosting several rocket and satellite launches just north of the small town. The city would once again become a hub of innovation, and a bridge into a new frontier.
The Blazhko Effect Sergey Blazhko, was an esteemed Russian astronomer who served as the head of the Moscow Observatory from 1920-1931. He discovered what is known as the Blazhko effect, a cyclical change in the brightness of stars we use to measure distance in space.
Its mysterious nature continues to confound astronomers, and a proper explanation has still evades scientists. Further understanding the Blazhko effect could aid as we move beyond our planet and begin navigating the stars.
Looking Out, While Looking InBlazhko looks forward, forging a new way to understand vodka. Approaching the spirit from the molecular level, creating something perfectly refined. Pushing the envelope of craftsmanship and technology while drawing on the its great history. Vodka is the building block of mixology, likewise the origin of all the elements are found in the stars.