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Soviet Relics: My 28 Photos Of Abandoned Buildings In Former Soviet Republics

I embarked on an unforgettable journey through former FSU countries to document abandoned Soviet architecture. This adventure allowed me to discover forgotten treasures that tell a fascinating story, both political and artistic.

I embarked on an unforgettable journey through former FSU countries to document abandoned Soviet architecture. This adventure allowed me to discover forgotten treasures that tell a fascinating story, both political and...

30 Most Bizarre-Looking Bus Stops Captured By Christopher Herwig (New Pics)

In 2002, Canadian photographer Christopher Herwig started working on his very unique series dedicated to the often overlooked architectural marvels of Soviet bus stops.

In 2002, Canadian photographer Christopher Herwig started working on his very unique series dedicated to the often overlooked architectural marvels of Soviet bus stops.

I Paid A Visit To Soviet-Era Spas In Georgia And Was Mesmerized By Their Solemn Beauty (11 Pics)

My name is Dimitri, and I am a photographer based in France. I am also known for my brand name Jahz (Jahz Design). I have always been interested in history and architectural remains.

My name is Dimitri, and I am a photographer based in France. I am also known for my brand name Jahz (Jahz Design). I have always been interested in history and...

Here Are 30 Soviet Cartoon Characters This Russian Artist Redrew In His Style

Most of us probably feel a strong wave of nostalgia when we see something we used to watch as kids. The old cartoons that we re-watched a million times.

Most of us probably feel a strong wave of nostalgia when we see something we used to watch as kids. The old cartoons that we re-watched a million times.

I Met A 73-Year-Old Woman Living Alone On The Edge Of Civilization And This Is Her Story

My schoolmate Rita told me about an extraordinary woman she knows. I thought to myself, "How? All year around alone in the village?” It surprised me so much that soon I was on my way to the Pskov region in Russia.

My schoolmate Rita told me about an extraordinary woman she knows. I thought to myself, "How? All year around alone in the village?” It surprised me so much that soon I...

30 Unexpected Photo Manipulations Of Russian Streets Filled With Gigantic Animals By Vadim Solovyev (New Pics)

This artist fills Soviet-era streets with oversized animals to go with his uncanny blog.

This artist fills Soviet-era streets with oversized animals to go with his uncanny blog.

Person Sets Out To Find People From Photos That Were Taken 50 Years Ago, Finds 6 Of Them

Photographs are an excellent way to keep things like people, places, and events 'alive.' Sometimes we forget how our loved ones or the places where we grew up looked.

Photographs are an excellent way to keep things like people, places, and events 'alive.' Sometimes we forget how our loved ones or the places where we grew up looked.

I Took My Father’s Photos From 30 Years Ago And Shot The Same Locations Today (30 Pics)

Looking at the photos taken by my father in January 1991 during the events in Lithuania, I stood there after 30 years, in January 2021, and made another shot.

Looking at the photos taken by my father in January 1991 during the events in Lithuania, I stood there after 30 years, in January 2021, and made another shot.

21 Before And After Pics By This Digital Artist Show How Post-Soviet Countries Should Look Today

A digital artist and blogger from Ukraine, Andrey Goopsa, shows how typical post-Soviet cities should look in the 21st century with the right approach towards improvement.

A digital artist and blogger from Ukraine, Andrey Goopsa, shows how typical post-Soviet cities should look in the 21st century with the right approach towards improvement.

From Amazing To Downright Scary, These 30 Design Decisions In Soviet Apartment Buildings In Lithuania Are Far From Boring

People who lived behind the iron curtain learned to make the most of what they had, and that included decorating the yards and hallways of these hideous apartment blocks.

People who lived behind the iron curtain learned to make the most of what they had, and that included decorating the yards and hallways of these hideous apartment blocks.