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I Captured An Abandoned Russian Settlement In Norway (22 Pics)
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On the top of the world at Svalbard, an archipelago situated between Norway and the North Pole, is a place that the world forgot for nearly a decade, a Russian mining settlement established by Sweden in 1910 but then sold to the Soviet Union in 1927, then completely abandoned in 1998.
It’s only reachable with driving 140km with a snowmobile during winter.
More info: unusualtraveler.com
The Pyramiden sign. Fun fact: the painter who painted the sign lived in Moscow and had never seen a Polar Bear, so he painted it like a dog without a tail
Overlooking Pyramiden
The world’s most northern Lenin statue
A tradional Norwegian Post office in the Russian town
A wrapped up Lenin Statue
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Lil ghost town (or ghost settlement). Considering the artist never saw a polar bear, the painting turned out pretty good
How the light still works?
That is what I was wondering. Why would there be power after all that time?
Oh, since 2007 onward, some structures, like the hotel, the movie theater, etc, have been restored for tourists. They built a new diesel power station and there is a group of 30 caretakers that live there all year round. From 2013 onward, it's even possible to stay overnight at the museum.
It's amazing how well-preserved some of the buildings/rooms are. After being abandoned 22 years ago, in that climate, one would thing they would be much worse.
Well, in 2007 they did start restoring some buildings for tourists, like the hotel and movie theater, and since 2013 you can even spend the night. The generator are all new and there is a 30-man crew on site all year round to take care of things. The rest of the settlement is still abandoned though.
Thank you!
Lil ghost town (or ghost settlement). Considering the artist never saw a polar bear, the painting turned out pretty good
How the light still works?
That is what I was wondering. Why would there be power after all that time?
Oh, since 2007 onward, some structures, like the hotel, the movie theater, etc, have been restored for tourists. They built a new diesel power station and there is a group of 30 caretakers that live there all year round. From 2013 onward, it's even possible to stay overnight at the museum.
It's amazing how well-preserved some of the buildings/rooms are. After being abandoned 22 years ago, in that climate, one would thing they would be much worse.
Well, in 2007 they did start restoring some buildings for tourists, like the hotel and movie theater, and since 2013 you can even spend the night. The generator are all new and there is a 30-man crew on site all year round to take care of things. The rest of the settlement is still abandoned though.
Thank you!