February 9, 1923 is considered the date when Aeroflot was established, heralding the birth of Russian civil aviation. Despite being criticized for its safety record -- with 127 crashes in the 90 years it has been in existence -- millions of people still use Aeroflot every year. RFE/RL takes a look back at some memorable images from this iconic airline's eventful history. (15 PHOTOS)
Aeroflot: Taking To The Skies For 90 Years
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An Il-18 airliner is escorted by MiG-15 fighters during an air show in Tushino in 1961.
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An Aeroflot flight attendant in Tajikistan in 1982.
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An Aeroflot poster from 1983
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An Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet 100 jetliner completes its descent at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport in 2012.
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Aeroflot stewardesses stand in front of a passenger plane with the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games logo in Moscow in May 2012.