http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1DQM8GktCYA
Yep, Russians! Generally speaking when erecting hi-tension towers 'round here, we use helicopters and build in sections not one piece, a LOT safer.
Didn't see any counterweights on the machine
I dont know if i would call anything to do with that "planning"
I love how the people observing seem unphased by this.